He wished she would've sat just a bit closer, but he supposed this would have to do. Sitting up a tad straighter, Marken took the glass of water and drank a long swig of it. It tasted heavenly, and he somehow knew it'd help fend off whatever came in the morning thanks to his little binge drinking. "What do you mean? Had bullies?" He was curious now, and with his lessened inhibitions, it'd be hard for him to discern topics best left untouched.

He wrapped an arm around her, leaning into her, almost like she'd done to him before she got up. Placing the glass down on a table to his side, Marken looked up to Ella, waiting for a response or something, just wanting to speak to her.