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How many instruments do you play?

“Four. I play harp, learned violin when I was little. I taught myself guitar and piano.” 

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best documentary you've ever seen?

“I really enjoyed First Position but lets be honest, there is just something really great about March of the Penguins.” 

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was there ever an opportunity that you wish that you would have taken, but didn't?

“Yeah, I guess the biggest thing would be turning down the chance to go and spend time with the London Symphony Orchestra. I had an opportunity here that ended up fallin through so if I could go back, Id definitely have chosen London.” 

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Having gotten a reservation at a very high class french restaurant via using his step fathers connections, Eli wanted to make this valentines date nice for Lena. Any girl deserved the best when it comes to a first date but especially when it was a blind date. Having texted her the time and date, he had gotten a nice suit and a bowtie for Snow wanting to look good. Waiting outside the restaurant for her to show, he held flowers in one hand and his guide for Snow in the other. 

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secretsbit‌:

PERHAPS  SHE’S  IGNORANT  to  her  surroundings  not  to  notice  the  dog  until  he’s  catering  to  it’s  needs  &  she’s  caught  with  a  childlike  wonder  at  the  animal  .  if  she  could  ,  she’d  beg  to  spend  all  day  with  animals  !  she  turns  back  to  him  with  a  gentle  smile  .     ❛   technically  it’s  illegal  ,  i’m  only  nineteen  ,  however  i  don’t  like  it  .   ❜   she  admits  with  a  sheepish  smile  ,  cheeks  tinting  a  rose  color  beneath  the  layer  of  makeup  .     ❛   &  i  guess  so  ,  my  brother’s  here  &  ma  as  well  !  family  image  &  stuff  !   ❜

Though Eli knew they should also have their cane with them as a back up but usually found themselves having it tucked away in one of the pockets on Snows vest. “Oh shoot, yeah then you definitely shouldn’t be drinkin’.” He supplied with a smile before shrugging. He had gotten drunk before being 21 though when visiting North Carolina during the summers of his high school life so he knew that not being legal wasn’t really stopping anyone if they wanted to do something. “Oh, well ma’am, Im sorry about that. At least my mama ain’t here to watch over me, though she did insist I come.”

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secretsbit‌:

SHE  WANTED  TO  go  home  ,  but  it  was  an  inner  battle  it  seemed  ,  was  going  home  worth  the  disappointment  she  was  sure  to  cloud  nikolai’s  face  had  he  find  out  whatever  gossip  girl  knew  ?  she  may  of  never  been  featured  on  the  damning  blog  but  she  didn’t  think  that  the  person  behind  it  had  nothing  on  her  .  so  here  she  was  ,  sliding  up  to  the  bar  ,  a  hidden  in  plain  sight  tactic  that  she  prayed  would  work  .     ❛   better  make  that  two  ,  pretty  please  .   ❜   she  spoke  up  from  beside  the  male  once  hearing  his  request  .

Looking at Ingrid, Eli gave a warm smile before taking the almost empty nut bowl from the bar top when the bartender wasnt looking. Empty the few left over nuts into a napkin, he sat the bowl down on the floor before taking the water when it was given to him and poured some into the bowl for Snow. “Its surprising for someone else to not be drinking at these things, ya know. Like usually everyone is drinkin.” He pointed out, sipping from the glass at the rest of the water still left.  “Don’t tell me you are being forced here too?” 

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the groan makes marley giggle again and he lightly swats at eli’s shoulder. “worse! how am i getting worse? i must have a terrible teacher.” he pokes a finger at eli a few more times before sighing, as though in mock distress. “you’re right, though – i didn’t say y’all even once. that’s a disgrace.“ marley turns more fully towards the bar as their waters are set down, giving the attendant an apologetic smile for his apparently wretched drawl. “no harm taken – i have been busy. stravinsky and balanchine variations run these next few weeks and then sleeping beauty starts on the twelfth. i can hardly find time to breathe. how about you? keeping occupied?”

“You dont have any teacher because you don’t actually come to your classes.” Eli joked back, swatting the boys hands away before shaking his head. “Ya know we dont all say y’all, right? Y’all city folk just make that crap up.” Sipping from his glass of water, he nodded to the bartender before bending down and putting his glass down beside Snow for her to drink. Standing back up, he continued help the smile that came over his features. “Thats great though. You are doing so much, it makes me feel lazy in comparison.” He stated before shrugging slowly having not told anyone his news yet. “Im actually taking over the position in the orchestra for the harp in Phantom of the Opera in March. I start understudying this week for when their harpist goes on maternity leave.” 

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marley’s feeling better. not quite great, still, but better. his got the collar of his dress shirt popped to cover up a few less than discreet hickeys but he thinks it’s a look. it’s definitely decent enough to socialize; he’s not about to let gossip girl drag him for spending too much time in the bathroom, yet again. spotting one of his friends at the bar, marley makes his way in eli’s  direction, letting a friendly sort of smile play upon kiss-swollen lips. he drops his usual australian lilt in favor of an attempt at southern ( key word attempt ). “ma’am, could i also have a water?” he flutters his lashes her way before breaking into a laugh. “how was that, eli? am i getting better? i’ve been working on it.” 

Eli groaned at the others poor attempt at a southern accent. “No. You are getting worse. You sound like that lady on The Closer.” Eli mumbled before looking over at his friend. He took in the others lips but chose to not mention it. It seemed obvious that the other didn’t want to talk about it or else he would still be accompanied by whoever he had just gotten hot and heavy with. Or at least thats how Eli saw it. “How have you been though? Busy, id hope.” Eli thought over what they had said before shaking his head quickly definitely not wanting the other to think he was being rude. “I didn’t mean it like... I meant no harm from it.” 

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Eli’s mother thought it would be a good idea to get her son out and about worried he spent too much time at home or practicing harp that it was taking away from him being social. Its why, despite his lack of desire to be here, he had shown up, not knowing that she had put him in for the auction later on that evening though there was little he could do about that now. Patting Snow on the head, he moved to walk for the bar smiling at the individual tending the bar. “Could I have a water, ma’am?” His southern accent slipping easily into the words as he leaned against the bar. 

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Alex had never been a fan of fancy party food, it was never her style so in her bag that night she had brought in a bag of of chips. When she realized someone had noticed her eating chips out of her purse she smiled sheepishly. “Want some?” She asked unsure what to say, she was hungry. 

Eli wasn’t even sure why he had came besides the fact that his mother had thought it would be a good idea. He had been in New York for years now and usually never attended these social events mainly for the lack of desire but also because it was almost impossible to see at night now due to his condition. “Hmmm.. Oh..” He looked at her a bit more intently now, not having noticed that he had been staring. “Yes ma’am. I’m not much for the fancy finger foods they serve at these things.” His accent thick as he realized how tired he was. 

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Having been stood up by her parents again, Giulia’s mood instantly lifted when Eli and Snow approached her table. “Oh, of course Eli. You know you don’t have to ask. Take a seat.” She insisted with a bright smile, scooting out the chair next to her for him to take a seat. “So, what brings you here? Were you running errands?”

Smiling brightly at the friendly face, he sat down and moved to pet Snows head softly signaling her that she could relax. “You know imma ask anyway though.” He responded back before letting out a soft sigh. “Nah. I took baby girl in for a pamper session. The cold snow and salt on the sidewalks wrecks havoc on her feet and fur. Ma bought her some boots but she hates em.” 

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she eyed the boy with a little chuckle when she heard him. “it’s georgina.. miss is my aunt.” she said with a little smile as she sipped once more from the cup. she couldn’t hide her excitement, however, when the dog was brought up. she always had a soft spot for animals- since she was a little girl. but her parents would never allow a pet in their huge house and now that she finally lived on her own and could get one, she hardly had the time. offering her hand for the dog to sniff, she grinned and moved to pet it’s head. “i hope you don’t mind.”

“Sorry. Its a southern thing. I don’t mean no harm.” And he held his hands up as if too prove his point before he smiled softly resting back in the chair a bit more as he noticed Snow also relax. “No no... she can have all the lovin’ she wants now. She’s in dog mode.” He replied looking down at his dog as she ate up all the attention she was getting. He had wanted a seeing eye dog for so long and so when he was gifted the chance to get one the year before last, he couldn’t wait to meet her. Snow had been everything he had dreamed off, even if still in her young age she got a bit restless as times. “Her names Snow. I know, its a very creative name.” 

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all georgina wished for was to be left alone. after the past few days of the wold basically giving her the finger all gigi wanted was to enjoy a cup of coffee by herself. however, when the hectic male approached her, her eyes widened and she shook her head, ready to decline the offer ( as polite as it was ), but she managed to catch a glimpse at the sea of people rushing from one spot to another. seemed like the holiday season was still going strong. with a sigh, she gestured to the free spot. “suit yourself.” she let out, not even bothering to hide the irritation in her voice as she offered the cup of coffee to her red lips. 

As she began to shake her head, Eli looked back around the crowd of people trying to ignore the small bit of pacing Snow was doing. He knew that people in New York weren’t always as kind as people in North Carolina but he had hoped he had found someone that wouldn’t mind. “I just need to let my dog calm down a bit. All the noise is makin her a bit restless and I need to let her get the energy out. See I have to be at ease before she will too so I just figured...” His frantic explanation stopping as she said suit yourself despite her own actions. “Thank you miss.” He offered up anyway sitting down and moving to pet Snow’s head. 

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“Excuse me ma’am, sorry.” Eli tried to weave through the crowd, apologizing on his way. Even after spending years in New York, the southern boy couldnt help his own soft behaviors though he wished it wasn’t as crowded. He hated the overcrowded atmosphere for himself and could only imagine Snow didn’t like it much either. Finally parting the crowd, he managed to see an almost open table and moved over to it. “Sorry if this is much of a bother but could I sit at your table? Theres just like no where else.” 

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Snow

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Elias “Eli” Primrose

Things about Eli

He plays harp. He would love to become part of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Its always been a bit of a dream since he was a young farm boy back in North Carolina.  

He does say Ya’ll and call people ma’am and sir. He also calls his father “diddy” and his mom either “mama” or “ma.” And no, barbecue is not made with that god awful red sauce but instead its from a pig roast and covered in a vinegar based sauce and served with slaw. 

He doesn’t truly enjoy all the noise and hustle and bustle of New York, even after living here for almost 8 years. 

His mother and father divorced when he was around 10. They were just two different people than they were when they met in middle school. His father still owns farm land and a set of horse stables back in North Carolina where his sister still lives and rides competitively. 

His mother met a new man and ended up marrying him when Eli was around 16. Eli chose to move with his mother when she came to New York and still visits his dad quite frequently. 

Did sports in school including swimming, lacrosse and track and field. 

Has retinitis pigmentosa and has a guide dog named Snow. Right now he has about 45% vision loss in his left eye and 30% in his right. 

Doesnt drink or smoke and would never touch drugs. He just doesn’t see the point in the activities and didnt like how drinking made him feel while in high school. 

Has really horrible night vision so tries to set a lot of his plans and meetings during the day.  

All in all Eli is a sweet southern boy.