"I think we can do something." Elyon smiled, as Will's sombre gaze crossed in another direction; there was something new, but Elyon couldn't see anything other than possible paranoia when the girl had confessed herself to be doubted. But it was her job, or at least it would spare her from this country somewhat, if it became her job to care for her friends. If not Will, Cornelia was the one who'd sent her, and she found for once, that she didn't mind the rag doll squirming very slightly under Caleb's unconcealed staring gaze. "You know, I do miss Earth."
"You'll need protection." Elyon didn't much agree with that, but she knew it was easiest not to argue. A desperation had started to form the moment she'd spoken, and she could almost imagine being back; being herself once more. She was sure that for a short while, she had even quite liked Will. Whether or not, there had even been a jealousy - something almost insignificant that she hadn't taken note of at the time, but maybe she'd again fall at the feet of Matt Olsen. Maybe she would find her eyes zooming naturally over a boy in passing, and maybe she'd be hungry again, rather than forcing down food that people were still scarce of elsewhere.
Maybe it was because Will's face had fallen, and because Elyon knew how Caleb was. Maybe everything was a fate of Karma, and Elyon had been a greedy child. She was greedy. But they needn't know it. For that, she turned to the royal advisor and smiled, "That's okay, my parents will be there, and I can take Caleb-"
"Can't you take Dra-" Her eyes shot to Will then; the first thing that the girl had spoken freely and she looked strongly like she regretted it, with her eyes suddenly on Caleb who'd never be the same for what she'd just suggested. He was no evil, and she was assured of that from her slightly heightened tendency to remain alert, and Elyon wondered if Will really knew that as she faltered. "I- Never mind."
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Nerissa might've anticipated many things from Will Vandom, but the woman had forgotten that the little brat's friends were actually bound to her. It made sense; they'd have long ago left sight of Will, though the clever one was using her, and the air guardian was too young for her own good, but the others merely stayed out of spite for their powers. But Wilhelmina had taken a strong turn, in that Nerissa felt the connection fluctuate slightly between them. It was a shame though, that Will's eyes rested momentarily on the handsome young man, that might just be Nerissa's salvation. "Isn't this nice, what a handsome boy.."
"Caleb.." Nerissa frowned at that; her presence being ignored, though Nerissa hadn't bothered follow the girl to Meridian. It was easy, as great, shining olive eyes flashed to the girl alost startled; along with every other set of eyes, forcing the girl from her comfort zone, or at least a place where no one knew she was terrified. "I- Just don't."
"Don't ignore me."
I'm not. But she had been, for Will's problem would be resolved. The Queen of Meridian had a power of greater persuasion than Nerissa's Cassidy had once posessed, and the water guardian ought to have the power, though Will had outdone herself on failures before Nerissa had even had the chance to intercede. But the girl had always been an awful liar, and Nerissa was no fool to the fact that Will was broadcasting her thoughts - a practised skill by now - and the only surprise for Nerissa was the Caleb's eyes startling to Will as though he might've heard her anyway. I'm sorry.