[ he doesn't seem too annoyed about it, which relaxes some of the stiffness in her shoulders. she doesn't take back her apology, but nor does she push it, only offering a little nod instead. ]
[ she doesn't recognize him either, but it's not a surprise - there are still plenty of people she hasn't met yet, thorne or otherwise. her gaze absently wanders again, this time flickering to the books, before she regains focus and turns back to the man. ]
I'm Annabeth. [ a beat. ] Hi. I suppose the nature of the Horizon means we all can kind of end up anywhere.
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[ she doesn't recognize him either, but it's not a surprise - there are still plenty of people she hasn't met yet, thorne or otherwise. her gaze absently wanders again, this time flickering to the books, before she regains focus and turns back to the man. ]
I'm Annabeth. [ a beat. ] Hi. I suppose the nature of the Horizon means we all can kind of end up anywhere.