Elias meets Rose

A dead silence had settled into Bethnal Green,
the thumping of barflies and gentlemen alike who had enjoyed more wine than
they could handle finally dying down far past the dead of midnight. The
Society's doorsteps were known to be flooded frequently by the steps of angry
mobbers, but in a time as undisturbed as this, it would seem unreasonable that
anything could break through the eerie peace that had settled upon the area.
Thump. Thump thump. A hard, rapid pounding against wood.
Scratch that.
The only one on the streets now was a man
amounting to a wiry-muscled 5'11 form, as he stood with an impatient scowl at
the doors of the building. He shivered faintly, his arms wrapped tight around
each other as he waited for his knocks to be identified. Clutched tight in his
hand was a small card, and just behind his feet two half-heartedly packed
luggage trunks. His breath left a stain upon the icy night air as his gaze
remained fixed onto his feet.
Thump thump. He knocked again, with more force. His
scowl deepened.
RBDECEPTICON17: -The blonde was sleeping in her quarters, dreaming
and shuffling here and there as she tried not to fall out of bed, not wearing
much as she slept, considering how warm it had been that day. But as soon as
the knocking on the front door, echoed through the building and to her
quarters, she quickly awoke and got changed-
It must be someone who needs help? -She thought to herself, now back in her
usual clothes, before dashing out of her room, closing the door behind her, and
then headed off to the front doors of the building. She took a deep breath,
trying to calm her racing heartbeat, muttering to herself that everything would
fine, just don't screw up and be friendly...and then she finally opened the
door. Another one who was taller than her-
H-Hello there...w-who are you? -She asked nervously, trying to keep her eyes
locked on the man. He was quite intimidating to her-
Decipherer:  The man,
who was growing visibly annoyed, seems to appear somewhat mollified as he's
finally presented with someone who... well, really doesn't appear threatening.
A tiny smirk twitches across his lips as he passes the card to the blonde: a
Society calling card.
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose looks the card over, and a wide and excited smile
comes to her lips. They had a new member...which meant another chance to make
friends-
Come on in! The name's Rose! It's nice to meet you! -She shouted rather
quickly, before stepping aside as she opened the door wider for the man-
Decipherer:  As he's
presented with Rose's hospitality, the man's smirk grows into a small but
genuine smile. He picks up the trunks and walks past the woman, but he turns on
his heel after a brief pause. He extends a hand to her. "Doctor Elias
Castellanos. It's a pleasure, miss."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
looks up at the man, unsure of what to do, until he extends a hand to her.
Slowly and hesitantly, she shakes his hand with a small and shy smile-
It's nice to meet you too, Elias. -She spoke shyly-
Decipherer:  Elias
smirks and raises Rose's hand slightly to press a small and gentle kiss to her
knuckles. "I do hope we can be friends."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose pulled her hand away from the man, looking at him
in shock...but then her eyes widened...she had forgotten to tell him something
important-
I'm sorry sir...but I prefer the company of woman...and only woman.
-She explained softly and shyly-
Decipherer:  
The fact that his theatrics were shot down sends relief running through Elias,
and he chuckles. He looks sheepish, if only for a moment, and he shakes his
head with a sly grin. "I understand completely -- my apologies if I made
you uncomfortable."
He opens his mouth to add something but shuts it rather adamantly, smirking
again.
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose noticed that he was going to add something, looking
him in the eyes with a serious yet cute expression-
What were you gonna say Elias? -She questioned-
Decipherer:  He shakes
his head furiously, his cheeks growing faintly heated. He clears his throat and
says flatly, "Nothing, nothing."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -But when
Rose saw his reaction, she gasped and pointed at him in shock and excitement,
along with a touch of hope in her expression-
A-Are you...a homosexual? -She asked bluntly-
Decipherer:  At the
bluntness of the question, he steps back from her with a shocked look.
Unwillingly, his cheeks burn bright red and he snarls, his voice raising as he
snaps, "Shut up!"
Realizing he's grown slightly louder, he pauses to recompose himself. His voice
drops to a whisper, "I do not want to speak about this anymore."
RBDECEPTICON17:  It's not bad to be a homosexual. Heck, i'm one myself,
and no one has looked at me bad in this building. I'm sure the same will be for
you as well. -She said softly with a smile, trying to hold back her
excitement...homosexual were her favourite kind of people to...experiment with-
Decipherer:  "I'm
not -- I am not a homosexual, okay? Please stop." He glares at her general
direction, but he still looks quite flushed and embarrassed and cannot meet her
gaze.
RBDECEPTICON17:  -The blonde pouted and looked down at the ground...how
come she was the only one who was alright with her sexuality around here?!-
Alright.
Decipherer:  He groans,
his thumb digging into his palm in a habitual movement. "Don't... do that.
Don't pout."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -But she
didn't do anything other than pout and stare at the ground, feeling a few tears
coming to her emerald eyes-
Decipherer:  He lets
out another soft groan, hesitantly looking her over before placing his hand
under her chin and gently raising her face to meet his. "Don't. Please.
I-- why are you upset?"
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
tried her best look at him, tears slowly falling down her face as she looked
him, trying not to sob to loudly in front of the newcomer-
Why? Why am I the only one who is fine with who I am? Why can't we be accepted
by society and be allowed to live in peace?
-She asked between sobs with a small stutter-
Decipherer:  "I
don't know -- oh god, don't cry. Don't -- " He, very reluctantly, attempts
to wipe away some of the tears. "Please, just --..."
He sighs softly and mumbles something that sounds vaguely like, "Please
don't tell anyone."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
nodded with a small and cute sniffle, a small smile coming to her lips-
I won't...I promise. -She muttered back-
Decipherer:  Finally
able to stop and enjoy the grandness of the foyer, a small smirk crosses Elias'
lips as he stares around. "Do you have an idea of where to go?"
RBDECEPTICON17:  I think it
would be best for you to find our leader, he should know what to do with you.
-She suggested shyly as she wiped away the rest of her tears-
Decipherer:  "Wait,
right now?" He quirks an eyebrow curiously. "It's two in the morning,
if I'm correct."
RBDECEPTICON17:  Knowing
him, he'll probably be awake by now.
-Rose joked with a small giggle-
Decipherer:  Elias
gives a small yawn, his head tilting. "How about in the morning?"
RBDECEPTICON17:  -The blonde pondered for a moment, but then quickly
snapped her fingers with a bright expression-
Aha! You can stick with me for the night! At least so you'll have somewhere to
sleep! -She offered happily-
Decipherer:  Elias
opens his mouth and begins to protest the idea, but he realizes he really
doesn't have anywhere else. He gives a very tiny sigh and nods with a thin
smile, "Thanks."
RBDECEPTICON17:  -And
Rose's smile widens instantly, strutting away in the direction of her quarters-
Come on Elias! Follow me!
Decipherer:  Elias
hurries after, bags in tow.
== Obtained From ==
A Nighttime Newcomer
Category:Side Story
Category:Introduction Stories
Category:A Prank Too Far