[ Marianne looks away. There's a reason she's convinced she's bad luck, but her burdens feel too immense to share. When she feels his hand close around hers, urging her to take the pendant, she glances back, surprised. ]

...Thank you. I guess it won't hurt to keep it with me.

[ Perhaps something good may even come out of it if it truly has protective properties. ]

If I notice anything different, I'll let you know so you can continue your research.

[ It's the least she can do in return for accepting this gift. ]