Alexa took a lengthy shower scrapping the grub and grim off herself. Then she did her hair and face in a simple way and went to find one the dresses she had packed. It was nesscesary for her to pack more than one although she preferred jeans and t-shirt. Her cover was a high class girl whose parents sent here for a week so she could enjoy learning about the history of the island which she was going to write a report on. And among other things enjoy a week to herself. Besides most of the dresses were meant for riding so it didn't really matter anyways. The dress tonight she chose to wear was a pearl white. It had a simple satin top and turned a fluffy tutu sort of a thing with an intricate lace pattern mid stomach down to her knees. This dress was not quite fit for riding but the boots she wore with them would provide enough if needed to escape. She looked at her watch and realized she had a couple more minutes before dinner and she cleaned up her room. Alexa stationed the dogs in a corner that had a good view of the streets and the room. Satisfied with the set up she had creating in a few mere minutes she locked the door and walked to the entrance. Ruby walked out. She had a simple black dress on with a kaki cardigan. Some steps could be heard and she knew Alexa was coming down the hallway. Once Alexa revealed herself Ruby sucked in a breath. She was defiantly surprised at the young girl in front of her.

"Guess a good shower does that," she said. Alexa let out a small laugh.

"Thank you. And you are stunning," Alexa added. Ruby walked over to her.

"Ready for dinner? We are going to eat at the fort." Alexa nodded.

"Why are you hear for a month? It's a long time to be here," Ruby asked her. Alexa had looked at her thoughtfully. She had grow close to Ruby in the last few 2 weeks. And she was sick of lying about everything. In that second she decided to spill some of her secret to who she thought and hoped would be trustworthy.

"I needed to run," Alexa said vaguely. She knew Ruby would probe further.

"From what or whom?"

"My adoptive family," responded Alexa. Ruby's eyes raised in question,"Peoples papers can be altered," she implied. Now Ruby's eyes were wide,"My name is Alexa Geiss. Parents died around when I six and I was taken in by the agency they worked for. I was trained by them for many years. But my life has always jumped around. Then my agency fell and I landed with some so called friends. Ended up being sort of adopted by them. Our small family joined a larger one. I became overwhelmed and I ran. Like I always do. They tried to find me and they did a day before I came here. Decided I should change my identity and go to a place easy to blend,"

"You were Shield," Ruby stated frightened.

"One of the best," Alexa replied with a grin.

"Why did they overwhelm you?" probed Ruby.

"I forgot what it was like to have someone who cared about you. Before them I let someone get close I got hurt. Bad. They overwhelmed me with so much care that I realized I was to close. Had to escape. Once that was figured out I left,"

"Love isn't without the chance of getting hurt," Ruby added wisely. Alexa didn't say anything. She just looked away from Ruby. Regret I her eyes,"I am sure they would take you back,"

"It isn't about if they will. It's if I will let them," explained Alexa.