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November 24th, Chicago; Base.

Ralph looked at Eve like a fan would look at true super hero few centuries back. Being a just turned 4th rank, the awe about super powers had not wore off of him and such a power display truly amazed him. Not to mention, she seemed so cool altogether! Cold, distant, but certainly with impressive past. However, when Elek asked him to go and do something, he hurried off, because the rebellion leader happened to be another idol of his.

Elek was quite impressed as well. They truly had gained an ally with powerful ability that certainly would aid them in various ways. "That's extremely handy, to say the least. I am quite amazed. Thank you," he said with a honest tone and smiled a little. Somewhere in distance bell rang. "It's dinner time, will you come?" he asked Eve.

November 25th, Chicago; Sewer #17.

"I both wished and feared to see Mr. Rochester on the day which
followed this sleepless night: I wanted to hear his voice again,
yet feared to meet his eye. During the early part of the morning, I..."

With a loud thud, Leila shut the book, revealing the title: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. Apparently, this girl had a liking for classics, because the book was certainly not read for the first time. However, it also looked like antique on it self. Just like "The best of Edgar Alan Poe" that stood on the other creaky chair next to her. She stiffly stared at the cover of the book, trying to ignore how close Amante was, but it was rather hard.

"Well, now someone does," she replied plainly. "I know what I am doing," Leila added in just as dry tone. In all honesty, she simply did not have other type of shoes with her, so she was stuck with these until allowed to go to the Surface. Normally, she did not run anyways and boots like these were perfect in battle, as a unexpected weapon.

"By the way, big guy, don't you have somewhere else to be? Or you
are stuck here with me? I nearly feel sorry for you." Smirk appeared and she glanced sideways up at him. "But only almost. So, please, leave me alone and let me read." With that, she opened the book again, on the correct page even.