[Sadrain]

November 29th, Chicago; Base.

"I see you're doing well," Elek commented, stopping nearby. "Maybe I should take some lessons from you, too. I don't think my tutor was as good as you," he chuckled. "But he could match you in strictness, that's for sure." The man recalled all the bruises, injuries and curses he had received, as well as the broken bones his inability had earned him. Only the fact he had treated others just as harshly brought some peace to Elek's mind. That man had taught him many great lessons, the rest he had to figure out on his own.
"Thank you for doing this.

Elek leaned against the table slightly. Seeing had become harder after his trip to Alice's mind, but otherwise, he perceived information more clearly. It was strange to start relying more on human emotion location than actual vision and Elek hoped it would change back to normal. He never complained to anyone about his problems, but the man still got tired of being the cripple that he knew he was. Seeing all the emotions in the 'court room' had taken a deal out of him, too, and all that had been said would occupy his mind for quite a while more.