With A Little Help From My Friend

She didn’t press him, and even mirrored his shyness, likely she felt similarly. He didn’t talk to strangers often, especially not ones like Rue. She was sweet, her voice innocent as she stumbled over her words even more than Indy had. He lowered his head and smiled good naturedly, he didn’t feel less foolish but he did feel like he was in better company. He chuckled with her at the mistake as he lowered himself to the ground so she wouldn’t be forced to look up and he wouldn’t have to look down at her.

”It’s good to meet you, Rue.” He returned with a dip of his head even if she’d turned away from him. He would have felt embarassed too. ”It’s okay I… I understand.” He told her sheepishly as he tried to put her at ease. Even if he hadn’t quite found that state yet, he didn’t want to see her distressed.

”You’re welcome,” He told her as she explained the dire predicament she found herself in. ”I’m sure you would have figured it out though.” It took a while to starve, she could have dug herself out before then, he’d just help speed the process along. ”Do you need help getting home?” He offered, not missing that she didn’t seem to have anyone with her.