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Post by heartmaiden on Jun 23, 2015 14:35:30 GMT
"It shows?" Ellie asked, downhearted. She knew she wasn't doing particularly great but she'd hoped she was at least passing for 'quirky'. She sighed, "I've never really understood people. I wasn't allowed out much as a kid, and then when I got older I just drifted away from other people beside my family... apparently that's not enough to get you by in society. But," she shrugged, "you know. It could be worse I guess."
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 14:41:27 GMT
Eva realised she'd hit a nerve to late, grimacing slightly as Ellie sighed.
"It was kinda obvious, yeah." She confirmed, but quickly smiled trying to make the other feel better. "But hey, if I - a series of 1's and 0's - can fit in so that people believe I'm human, I'm positive you can do it." She reached out and patted the others shoulder, trying to smile reassuringly. She had no idea why she was being nice to the new girl but there was something about seeing a smile on her face that Eva just couldn't bring herself to be mean to her.
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Post by heartmaiden on Jun 23, 2015 14:55:19 GMT
Ellie smiled at Eva, "Thanks," she said looking into her eyes for a few too many seconds before looking somewhere else, "So, um, er..."
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 21:49:49 GMT
The awkward silence stretched, on and on for what felt like 6 hours but was in fact just a mere 1 minute, 34 seconds. Finally Eva stood up, pulling Ellie with her.
"Come on. We can't sit around here forever. It's getting boring and I've yet to wind Mia up today."
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Post by sylvan on Jun 23, 2015 22:53:22 GMT
Emily bursts into the room, a too-tall pile of books balanced precariously in her arms. A single robin perches on the top of the pile, looking distinctly uneasy at it's violently swaying perch. Emily looks like she has been crying, and doesn't seem to have noticed anyone present as she practically runs towards one of the small practice booths at the back of the room.
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 22:59:48 GMT
Eva startles at the sudden bang of an opening door.
"What the-??" She only just manages to dodge the incoming tower of books, recognising the small girl behind them as she rushes away from them towards the back of the room. "Emily?" She calls, looking after the girl with confusion. She sings a soft aria, trying to cox the robin off its precarious perch before it is swept away in an avalanche of books.
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Post by sylvan on Jun 23, 2015 23:04:44 GMT
The robin doesn't react to the unfamiliar voice, but Emily startles. The books somehow stay together as they land heavily on the table, and the robin maintains its perch on top. Emily turns to face Eva, wiping her cheek as she does so.
"Um. Hi. Sorry. I didn't think anyone else would be in here."
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 23:10:38 GMT
Eva frowns as the robin sticks in place, unused to have birds ignore her, but the thought is snapped from her mind the moment she notices that Emily had been crying. The AI is by her underclassman in second.
"Hey, whats wrong?" She asks, her tone concerned as she looks over the younger, searching for any damage she may have taken to make her cry. "Don't worry, I just came to let off some steam and Ellie followed to make sure I was okay. You're not bothering us."
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Post by sylvan on Jun 23, 2015 23:13:56 GMT
"oh, okay. Erm. Nothing's wrong. Really. I just, well, I'm now a hall monitor. And no-one listens to me. And they're all so mean. And they're all older than me."
Emily makes a big fuss of straightening up the books, ready to pick them up again once more.
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 23:17:47 GMT
"Who?" Eva asks, her voice taking on a dark tone again, similar to the sharp tone she had used with Daniel. She places a hand on Emily's shoulder trying to calm her fussing down, her other hand absent mind-idly reaching out to pet the robin.
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Post by sylvan on Jun 23, 2015 23:29:29 GMT
"Oh, you know. Just everyone. I'm sixteen! And they treat me like I'm six, or something. Just because I'm short, and new. I don't even know why I'm a hall monitor. I joined to make some friends, and, well..."
Emily tails off. The robin hops onto Eva's hand, and Emily watches it with a quiet fascination.
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Post by hotmess on Jun 23, 2015 23:50:04 GMT
Eva smiled sympathetically.
"Don't worry, I'm sure they'll soon learn to pick on someone their own size." Some how the reassurance sounded more sinister than soothing coming from the AI. Even while she petting the sweet little bird now resting in her hand. "Speaking of new, have you met Ellie yet?" She asked, turning to the other female in the room and gesturing from one to the other.
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Post by sylvan on Jun 23, 2015 23:53:02 GMT
Emily looks rather concerned at Eva's comment, but this swiftly turns to a shy smile as Ellie is introduced.
"Er, no, hi! Pleased to meet you! um... I'm Emily."
Emily steps over, and holds out her hand to Ellie.
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Post by heartmaiden on Jun 24, 2015 14:33:55 GMT
Ellie smiling at Emily and takes her hand, "Pleasure to meet you, Emily. And if you don't mind me saying, I wouldn't put up with those Hall Monitors if I were you -- they're obviously not worth your time."
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Post by hotmess on Jun 24, 2015 15:01:48 GMT
"She's a hall monitor." Eva pointed out, trying not to laugh softly. Ellie really was too adorable sometimes.
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