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When Eli usually stood in front of her bookshelf, she was there to pick out a novel that would make her think. She wanted something with depth. With layers, like an onion. One whose interpretation was decided by the reader. She didn't like being told what to think of a book. When she found herself in front of the bookshelf yesterday, she still had the same ideals in mind, but she just wasn't feeling some super philosophical, deep thought novel. She wanted something light. A feel good novel, but not as flowers and sunshine as a children's book. Her fingers traced over the edges of her books. They slowed to a stop over a novel that caught her eye. It had been years since she picked it up, but she remembered it well. Gently pulling it from the shelf, Eli gave the cover of the novel a small smile. It was an oldie, but a goody.

Eli had just started reading the book a day or two ago, but she was already close to the end due to it's meager length of 265 pages. She was right at the point where the great-great-great grandson and great-great grandson of different families had just broken a decades long curse by climbing a mountain. Before she could read about their journey back to their home-away-from-home, she felt her phone buzz against her leg. 

[i]Well, that was quick.[/i]

[quote=From Keaton]Hey, when are you headed to the loading bay?[/quote]
The loading bay. The welcoming ceremony. Eli had almost forgotten. She wasn't surprised that Keaton, of all people, would be the one to go. Now it was up to Eli to decide whether or not it was a good idea to join her. The loading bay would be crawling with disgruntled security officers. Even more grumpy than usual because of Radvi's accident. Would she really want to be around them right now? On the other hand, it would be good of her to see Keaton after a week of doing her own thing. 

[quote=To Keaton]I planned to read today, but I guess I should show my support for the newbies. I'll come along.[/quote]

[quote=From Keaton]Well I’m headed over now, I’ll see you there?[/quote]
Eli set her phone down on top of her novel. She glanced out of the window, anxiously tapping the fabric of the couch. [color=E5D0FF]"Were you at the last boarding day?"[/color] She asked Radvi, even though she knew there wouldn't be an answer.

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The walk to the loading bay was a bit of a long one, but Eli didn't mind. The brisk air felt nice against the skin on her face. The rest of her body was covered, except for her hands, but she stuck them inside of her jacket pockets. She simply wore a pair of boots, leggings, a thick sweater, and her black bomber. Her hair was back to it's normal state of waves. At this point, she'd returned to her normal hair care routine. Especially since she had to do something with herself while she acted like a hermit. Laying in bed all day was tempting, to be truthful. Was it healthy? No.

[quote=To Keaton]I'm going to grab a quick snack from the cafeteria. See you in a minute![/quote]
Eli slipped into the building, going straight for the little snack bar while ignoring any staff member. Other students were grabbing food already. It was almost a tradition to take advantage of the free snacks at the welcoming ceremony. She grabbed two bags of chips and two water bottles. Keaton would certainly want something, so why not grab enough for the both of them? She was already tearing the first bag of chips apart when she stepped out onto the loading bay. As she chomped on a few chips, she opened up one of the bottles and swallowed them down with a gulp of water. It had been a few hours since breakfast, so Eli welcomed the chance to eat a bit and hydrate. Upon seeing Keaton on the loading dock, she waved the unopened bag of chips in the air as she walked towards her.

[color=E5D0FF]"Hey. Enjoying the cold?"[/color] She held out the bag of chips in Keaton's direction, her eyes glancing over the other students that gathered. [color=E5D0FF]"I grabbed you something while I was in there. The food they've made actually doesn't smell that bad, but if you don't want to stay for the lunch we can go somewhere else."[/color]

It was then that Eli's eyes landed on an odd sight. At first she noticed a leather jacket and black hair, which didn't exactly stand out at first, but when she saw hair that resembled fire and a small girl at the base of the flame, Eli knew exactly who she was looking at. [color=E5D0FF]"Oh, Lynn and Amelia are here too."[/color] She gave Keaton a quizzical look. [color=E5D0FF]"Why do you think they're here? I thought they'd skip out on something like this."[/color] She hadn't exactly thought about walking over to ask them, but she figured Keaton would be the one to lead them over there.