Side Room Thread - Ellie & Noah & Open
Ellie’s head snapped toward the person talking to her. She recognized him, as well, from both the Majestic after party and the highway, crazy monster thing. Her eyes dropped to the front of her sweater which she examined, and then she laughed softly as she lifted her head. The end of her nose wrinkled a touch with amusement. “Holidays are the only time you can get away with wearing an ugly sweater or something tacky. Why not take advantage of it?” Her smile warmed at the compliment, cheeks flushing. “Thanks. I — I didn’t plan on showing all of those motorists what I can do but…” People had been in danger and she couldn’t stand by and watch them get hurt.
A vacant barstool slid up to the one next to hers, and Ellie motioned to it. “I’m Ellie,” she offered. “Guess it’s hard to catch someone’s name when you’re busy fighting a dragon.”