During the night Catti-brie had turned towards Artemis in her sleep and curled into a ball next to him. As dawn came she nestled herself in the wonderful warmth next to her, something was nagging at the back of her mind that she should remember. What she was suppose to remember clicked back into her mind as she realized just who she was snuggling up to when it pulled away. She looked at Artemis' back with a sheepish smile she ran her a hand through her auburn hair, "Sorry, I must of still been half asleep."
A soft chuckle was the only response she got as he got up and tossed a few more chunks of wood into the fire. A grumble of hunger went through her stomach and she began digging through her bag, "I know it is in here somewhere. Ah-ha found it!" Quite pleased with herself she pulled out a bag of dried meat and as she took the first bite, the thought of sharing crossed her mind but she shook it off.
Why should she share? He had caused her and her friends nothing but trouble, chased them hurt them. What did he do to deserve even a bit of kindness from her? She pulled the cloak tightly around herself, then realized that it was the one he had let her borrow he hadn't even asked for it back. The conflict warred in her brain for several long minutes before finally, she decided that everyone deserved a chance. With a flick of the wrist she tossed the bag at him and with lightening fast reflexes he grabbed it out of the air, "Help yerself, remember it is suppose to last me a ten-day though."
He opened the bag slowly as if expecting it to be trapped, upon seeing the meat though he quickly grabbed some and began to eat almost as an after thought he added a quick, "Thanks." She sighed softly, not every one could be grateful, but at least he wasn't as...unpleasant to be around as usual. She glanced at Artemis frequently through out eating before she finally got the nerve up to ask what was on her mind, "What are ye doing out here?" For a while he didn't answer finishing the last of his food, "I'm heading to Waterdeep." The finality of his tone suggested he was threw talking about it, if not all together. Catti-Brie ignored this however watching him with suspicion in her eyes, "Aye? That is where I'm headed as well." He just shrugged though she could see a suspicion that mirrored her own.
The moment she finished her food she stood up, "I need to get goin'." He gave her a curt nod but other wise ignored her, despite what she said she stood rooted in place, "Do ye want to travel together?...safer that way." The words came out before she even had a chance to think about what she was saying, and she could not help but wonder if she was making a huge mistake. When he didn't answer she assumed with great relief that meant he did not want to travel with her.
Leaving the cave she looked at the the land around her and gave a soft sigh of relief because she was low enough on the mountains that the rain didn't freeze once it hit the ground. The sound of something moving behind her drew her attention and her earlier relief vanished when she saw Artemis following behind her. As they climbed down the mountains which were quickly turning to hills Artemis moved swiftly through the stones and brambles to catch up with her he then slowed down to her pace. "Where are your companions?" His expression is curious but Catti-Brie got the feeling he was milking her for information and her temper flared. Her eyes narrow and snapped "I needed to travel on my own, not that it's any of your concern."
If what she said angered him his expression revealed nothing. For the next three days they travelled in a silence that slowly became more peaceful. Catti-Brie discovered that his presence didn't seem to bother her any more.