[ elena gives a small smile at that, but it's probably obvious that she's not really feeling it, so she drops it after just a moment. ]
That's what I thought. Well, I'm going to help you learn, alright? You never know what skills might come in handy. I have a knife I'm getting training in using, and I bought myself a crossbow last time the shopping channel was open, I'll show you what I know with those too. It's not enough to be fast and strong here, you have to be clever, resourceful, and know your way around at least one weapon. Clever and resourceful you've got down, I'll help you with the weapons.
[ here she smiles for real, and reaches out to hold caroline's hand. the only way they're going to get through this is together, and she doesn't plan on leaving caroline behind in any capacity. caroline's natural desire to excel at whatever she does can only be a help here, and between that and elena's determination not to let any of her friends get hurt... they'll be okay. they have to be. elena won't accept anything else. ]
We're going to get through this, Care. I'm not going to let anything happen to you.
[ this time she tries to make her smile brighter, and she... mostly succeeds. ]
I'm painting a more dire picture than it usually is, I just want you to be prepared. There's a lot of downtime between all the missions, and I've met some really great people here. I just want you to be aware of the dangers. This is like being in the army. We even have a bootcamp!
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That's what I thought. Well, I'm going to help you learn, alright? You never know what skills might come in handy. I have a knife I'm getting training in using, and I bought myself a crossbow last time the shopping channel was open, I'll show you what I know with those too. It's not enough to be fast and strong here, you have to be clever, resourceful, and know your way around at least one weapon. Clever and resourceful you've got down, I'll help you with the weapons.
[ here she smiles for real, and reaches out to hold caroline's hand. the only way they're going to get through this is together, and she doesn't plan on leaving caroline behind in any capacity. caroline's natural desire to excel at whatever she does can only be a help here, and between that and elena's determination not to let any of her friends get hurt... they'll be okay. they have to be. elena won't accept anything else. ]
We're going to get through this, Care. I'm not going to let anything happen to you.
[ this time she tries to make her smile brighter, and she... mostly succeeds. ]
I'm painting a more dire picture than it usually is, I just want you to be prepared. There's a lot of downtime between all the missions, and I've met some really great people here. I just want you to be aware of the dangers. This is like being in the army. We even have a bootcamp!