Eloise had been listening, quite intently, in fact she might have been one of the most intent listeners in class. The reason for this was not exactly because of any great desire to learn, it was just when the teacher had arrived that first day and kind of threatened them with a massive sword, she was too scared not to pay attention in class. The teacher's weapon partner was not as intimidating but even his purple eyes could make her uncomfortable. Her first few days at the academy were certainly less than comfortable, due to her shy nature she found it near impossible to get to know other people which was quite a problem when weapons and meisters started to pair off so easily. She had nearly been scared out of her wits when the teacher, seeing that she was a bit of a straggler in the partner department, grabbed her by the hand and pretty much deposited her next to archer while explaining he would be her partner.

The first meeting had been awkward to say the least, for one thing she did not expect her partner to be a guy and the only things she had manged to say was a rather stuttered 'hello' and well, that had been that. She was at least thankful that her partner was someone who seemed kind and rather calm, looking at some of the other weapons in the room she was glad to have not been paired up with them or she would never be able to feel at peace, not that she felt at peace feeling like she had to listen to the teacher or die a horrible death. When the teacher told them it was time to go out and do partner exercises she quickly stood up but she did not immediately head toward the door, not wanting to get in anyone's way she waited for more of the class to head out first.

She was a bit startled when she heard Archer call out to her, her focus on the door where students were filing through. She managed to suppress all by the smallest of 'eeks' as she turned to look at her partner who promised to give it his all. She stared at his outstretched hand for a brief moment and felt like she might overload as she felt her cheeks redden. "Umm, y-yes lets do our best..." was the best she could manage as she turned away fidgeting a little, her fingers interlaced with each other as he brought her hands up to her chest and started to walk toward the door. She felt a little bad about ignoring his gesture of kindness but taking his hand in the classroom, she would have died of embarrassment! She hoped he didn't take offense but couldn't bring herself to look back at him for the moment.