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[b][color=crimson]Location:[/color][/b] In the Training Room of the Control Room by Mrs. Lovelace’s Office 
[b][color=darkcyan]Interacting With:[/color][/b] Text to [color=ffb7c5]Minako[/color] [sub][@Thundercrash][/sub], a text to her sister, [color=f6989d]Jenivieve[/color] texting back and forth with [color=215435]Mitch[/color] [sub][@HushedWhispers][/sub], and with each other: [sub][@BeastofDestiny][@lovely complex][/sub]; Elijah brings [color=6ecff6]Cara[/color] to Mrs. Lovelace’s office [sub][@Wintergrey][/sub]
[b][color=crimson]Interrogative → Apathetic → Elucidative → Understanding → Surprised[/color][/b]
[b][color=darkcyan]Anxious and Tired → Remembering a time with Mitch and worried → Annoyed  → Insecure and meditative → Explaining herself (to some degree) and Concerned → Warm[/color][/b] [/center]
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[indent]Eliana had caught sight of Elijah walking with her mother while she left the polling station. Hopefully the reason behind that was because he was blind and couldn’t write down his choices rather than anything… else. Her anxiety was creeping within her as they left the arena. Feeling her phone vibrate, she checked her messages. One from Minako and one from her baby sister. Minako wanted to spend quality time training. That sounded rather exhausting. Granted, Ellie’s emotions were all over the place as of recently. The heroic answer would be: [i]yes, let’s team up and kick Delphina butt,[/i] but the socially awkward girl and ‘Troll Doll’ as Sylvia put it just wanted to practice alone, away from the masses. Sylvia’s jab wasn’t too far from the truth, Ellie didn’t find herself to be an attractive woman but beauty really didn’t mean a thing to her. She just wanted to be alone. Then again, this could be a good opportunity to study her possible opponents and mislead them in what she was capable of doing. Was it wrong that Eliana didn’t trust Minako? No. They’ve only known each other for a week. This was a competition. Whatever they found out about her, they would use that knowledge against her. You can’t trust anyone in a tournament as grand as Mayweather Sixteen. 

[quote][center][b]To: [color=f6989d]Jenna[/color]
[color=darkcyan]Only if mother gave you permission… and not too late okay? Where is the party?[/color][/b]

[b]From: [color=f6989d]Jenna[/color]
[i]Duh, ma said ya! She even said I sleepova, u can ask if u no believe me. ANYWAYS. We goin’ shopping <3, I’ll see u sooooooon[/i][/b][/center][/quote]

Jenna didn’t answer her question of where her friend lived… such a scattered brain girl. Ellie supposed she could ask in person, but why did they need to go shopping? Oh yeah, a birthday gift. 

[quote][center][b]To: [color=ffb7c5]Minako Ikeda[/color]
[color=darkcyan]In terms of training, just tell me when and I’ll be there. In terms of telling me something, I have a shopping date, so… you have less than an hour to catch me. I’m heading to the library once I’m done talking to my mom.[/color][/b]
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Ellie didn’t know if her text came off standoffish or not, but it wasn’t like she was denying Minako’s offer. Her head shot up when she heard Sylvia crying and Kayla storming out, “[color=darkcyan]What the hell happened?[/color]” she muttered. The spoiled princess ran to the nearest trashcan and puked her guts out. Jenna had told her that Vargas couldn’t stand the smell of blood. Rather than check to see if she was okay, Eliana decided to walk away, grab her duffel bag off the floor, and exit the arena, to wait outside her mother’s office. Thank god Lucas didn’t come and terrorize her. When she got the chance, she would need to ask her sister about her blog post, but also find out what was written on the Delphina Times… which she didn’t have access to. Maybe she can ask Mitch? 

Leaning against the wall, she looked down at her phone. Ellie had last seen him on Thursday during lunch on the roof. That was an intimate luncheon that she did not expect. Mitch had told her he was dating Milo. Woah. That was a lot of information to digest but she was glad that both Milo and Mitch found happiness with each other and maybe, Mitch could protect Milo from Lucas’ bullying.  

[quote][center][b]To: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[color=Darkcyan]Hey Mitch! So-- I heard there was a DT post about me, mind telling?[/color][/b]

[b]From: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[i]Some scumbag took a pic of Lucas talking to your mom and Jenna. I think that was before he was sent to the infirmary?[/i][/b]

[b]To: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[color=Darkcyan]And people think we’re dating? Do people not realize I HATE HIM. Oh sorry, I know he’s your friend...[/color][/b]

[b]From: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[i]No worries. He can be an ass, but so can I. Have you heard anything from Milo?[/i][/b]

[b]To: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[color=Darkcyan]Yeah, he said he was going to get in around 4, so soon. He hasn’t texted you?[/color][/b]

[b]From: [color=215435]Mitch Danford[/color]
[i]He’s had a lot on his mind… thanks El. TTYL.[/i][/b][/center][/quote]

Putting her phone away, her head looked up when she heard Elijah’s voice. His meeting with her mother was over, “[color=darkcyan]I’m alright.[/color]”

[color=crimson]”You’re lying,”[/color] he retorted, unafraid of being up front with her, [color=crimson]”You haven’t been sleeping? Have you? Your aura gives it away.”[/color] Again unafraid of giving the facts, her body was a swirling vortex of emotions even though she may have been giving him a very calm facade. [color=crimson]”Really though,”[/color] he asked, a little concern glazing his voice, [color=crimson]”What’s wrong?”[/color]

God, kill her now. Why was everyone so concerned about her well being? She would be fine, if only they left her alone! “[color=darkcyan]Getting no sleep isn’t something odd for me, Elijah.[/color]” Her tone was apathetic, as her restless chartreuse green orbs deeply stared him down, “[color=darkcyan]Did my mother ask you to check on me?[/color]” That had to be the reason. Regardless if he could read her aura or not, he had better things to do than check up on a girl he went on one date with. 

[color=crimson]”No,”[/color] he lied, though his tone didn’t give it away, it never showed emotion unless he allowed it to, or unless someone pushed him too far. [color=crimson]”I’m checking of my own volition, I haven’t seen you in over a week and I’ve left it be, but now that I see you here, far different from when we first met and no, I don’t mean our date. Well, it's a startling difference.”[/color] That last part was at least true, she may have been apathetic until they started speaking, but the amount of stress and anxiety, the lack of confidence within her, that was new. [color=crimson]”So I’ll ask again, what happened?”[/color]

Frustrated with his response, she sighed, “[color=darkcyan]Why do you expect I’ll answer?[/color]” This was one thing she didn’t understand about people, they expected far too much than they deserved. Yes. She may like Elijah as a person but that didn’t mean she had to tell him her issues like Lucas having her diary or the strange incident before the meeting that the blonde Asian saved her from. She was tired of expressing herself. All she received in return was pain. People didn’t care about her. They only cared about themselves. 

He paused, [color=crimson]”I suppose I don’t. Far be it from me to force someone to say something they’re not willing to say,”[/color] He sidestepped her and began walking past her towards the entrance. He only wanted to bring harmony to others, but unless they were willing to share the discord, there was really only so much he could do. No need to waste his time on someone so unwilling, that of course didn’t mean he wouldn’t be too far off, it just meant it wouldn’t be his primary focus.

Watching him walk away, she closed her eyes and banged her head on the wall ([i][color=darkcyan]ouch[/color][/i]). She took the next moment to drop to the floor, rest her duffel bag beside her,  and wait for her mother to finish whatever she was doing. Eliana couldn’t help the way she was, especially after her morning. Sylvia’s words coursed through her mind, her mother’s glances, Elijah’s disappointment… she was a terrible person, why did people even bother? The sounds of her surrounding disappeared, as she meditated internally. Today was not the best day for her, even after Amelia’s kindness from last night… somehow that got kicked out the door.

He traveled through the arena and as he approached the doors yet another person made a boisterous entrance, yelling out, asking who was in charge. What was it with these people today, he sighed before approaching her, [color=crimson]”Most likely you’re looking for Professor Lovelace then?”[/color] he jerked his head, gesturing her to follow him. Her aura was curious, it seemed controlled, yet sadistic, another villain? He hadn’t seen her before. Across the arena once more, down the hall to the professor’s office, he raised his hand, [color=crimson]”Through there.”[/color] Once she disappeared through the door he looked down once again at the young Lovelace and sighed. He seated himself down by her side, crossing his legs and placing his hands together.

[color=crimson]”Listen for a moment, you know just as well as I do that I never interact with anyone. The fact that I’m sitting with you here now, some Delphinas would consider it taboo, and more personally it is not often that I find one of an equal soul. I ask what I do, because the last thing I want to see is someone else turn into someone like Gianna Daniels. There is a spirit about you that I do not want to see die, I’m not good at these things, but I try for the good of everyone and for themselves.”[/color]

Gradually opening her eyes to his voice once more, Eliana looked toward the training equipment that surrounded them, “[color=darkcyan]That’s very nice of you to say.[/color]” Her voice was low, as she took in his words. Equal souls, huh? He did have a point with the whole sitting next to her. Nowadays, students would spread something like this on the web like wildfire but she was curious with his mention of Gianna and the fact that he saw ‘spirit’ in her, “[color=darkcyan]You shouldn’t worry so much about others, it’ll tire you out.[/color]” Turning her head to look at him, Ellie softly asked, “[color=darkcyan]You don’t think Gianna has [i]spirit[/i]?[/color]” 

Elijah shook his his head, [color=crimson]”No, her spirit is still there, but it’s trapped, I’ve been trying to bring it back ever since…”[/color] he sighed, [color=crimson]”Perhaps worrying about others is tiring work, but it's what I feel compelled to do. I’m no hero Eliana, but I wish to maintain balance, bring back others from the brink and if I must, restore order in whatever way possible,”[/color] he stared at his hand, [color=crimson]”but I only wish to use that as a last resort.”[/color] He turned his head to her, [color=crimson]”With you, same as her, I feel I must try, even if I may not get all the answers, even if I’m hated for it, feared for it...”[/color]

“[color=darkcyan]Sounds like Gianna and I have something in common. We’re complicated.[/color]” Ellie gave him a gentle smile, before adding, “[color=darkcyan]You sound like a true, genuine guy.[/color]” Turning her head to look straight ahead again, she shrugged to herself, “[color=darkcyan]I’m sure with how passionate you are, you’ll get something out of Gianna. You’ve known her for awhile.[/color]” Bringing her finger to a strand of her hair, she played with it absentmindedly, “[color=darkcyan]I need more time... [/color]” She paused and debated if she should say her next words. Taking a deep breath, she confessed, “[color=darkcyan]I like you, Elijah. But… I’m not ready to tell you… my problems.[/color]” 

[color=crimson]”Very well,”[/color] He nodded, [color=crimson]”But a suggestion, I would like to help calm your spirit, even though you may not show it, you are a well and vortex of emotions. I have items of...arcane properties that can help deepen a meditative trance, if you are willing, I would like to show you. It may help ease your mind”[/color]

“[color=darkcyan]...Sure.[/color]” Since Lucas had her pills, she could use something to at least bring her awake state to a neutral level. 

Their moment was cut short when Leon’s voice filled the building: “[color=#506256]Gianna Daniels, Elijah Masterson, Samuel Keats, and Lucas Farweight. Get to my office, NOW.[/color]” Eliana’s face showed a sudden concern. Anyone called to the Wardens’ building meant they did something bad or someone had put them in a hard to get out situation. Picking herself up, she offered her hand to Elijah, “[color=darkcyan]I hope it’s not too bad. Rain check for that whole meditative trance thing you want to show me?[/color]” 

It's always something isn’t it? He thought, accepting Eliana’s small hand to pull himself up. [color=crimson]”I’m sure it's nothing serious, as far as the meditation goes,”[/color] He places a hand on her shoulder, [color=crimson]”Just stop by my room anytime Room 2B Old West, Mitch is...usually not there.”[/color] He let a small smile grace his lips.

His smile made her heart pick up in rhythm. Elijah was really handsome and too kind to her. He didn’t gain much from this meeting besides her telling him she can’t share her personal issues with him. That she wasn’t ready to open her heart to him. Ellie felt obligated to repay him in someway. 

Taking another chance, she wrapped her arms around him and brought him into a gentle embrace. She was silent for a moment as she buried her head into his chest. He was… warm. She liked how he felt. 

At last, he needed to go to Leon’s office. Pulling away from him, the girl with prominent dark circles around her eyes gave him a cute, dimpled grin (too bad he was blind), “[color=darkcyan]Thanks for understanding.[/color]” 

He was surprised to be suddenly met with an embrace, so surprised his body started to heat up a little before he regained control of himself. He wasn’t sure what happened but it felt...nice and...he shook his head coming out of his mini daze. [color=crimson]”It’s, no problem at all. I’ll see you around...try to get some rest...if you can?”[/color] He turned around and once again walked towards the entrance. He lost control..even if it was just a moment, he lost control of himself and yet...he actually kind of liked it, or rather, liked that she made him do that...Eliana Lovelace….what an interesting curiosity.
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