Ellie looked at Sorin with his undying faith in Bayani. So far as she knew Sorin was the only one who knew Bayani well, or even at all. Sorin was the only one Bayani spoke with in depth. Ellie had tried, but as with everyone but Sorin, Bayani had only seen her as a little sister, someone to protect like a doll on a shelf. She hated it anymore, but only Sorin would see her as anything else, the same way he saw the best in everyone.
She grimaced at the thought of talking to Bayani. So far as she was concerned he could go his way and she hers. He would always be her oath brother. She would always be there when he needed, but she did not want to speak to him. "I'll think about it." She could never tell Sorin no, and his kiss was returned to seal the promise.