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she got the power in her hands to shock you like you won't believe

[salvationhq]

A lollipop rested on the flat of her tongue and a book that was falling apart at the seams rested between her delicate fingers. Quinn hummed an old tune but stopped abruptly upon hearing the voice of her friend. The young female dogeared the page and settled the novel safely on the center of the counter. The lollipop was pulled free from her mouth, revealing the color to be blue. “Uh, sure. Why not.” 

[elorabanks-blog]

With a wide grin on her face, Elora turned grabbing her pens before walking over to her. Gently wrapping her small fingers around the girls wrist she set her arm so it was easy for her to draw on. “I’m going to draw stars and little planets.” She said, picking up her black pen, pulling the cap off. “Is that okay?” She asked, looking up for approval before she would begin. “I can draw anything else you want me to, like flowers or anything.”

[elorabanks-blog]

Sitting down on the living room floor, her legs crossed and a small thing of pens beside her, Elora looked up at the plant observing it’s different shapes and shadows before moving her pen to match it’s patterns. Her strawberry blonde hair pulled up in a messy bun with hairs falling around her face, her head turned as she heard footsteps. A smile grew on her lips as she seen a familiar face, “Hi!” She said, setting down the sketch pad. “Can I draw on you?”

[evcrgloam]

“I honestly can’t think of anything at all that could be better right this instant… than pancakes.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“I can make you some?”

[miranfr-deactivated20151227]

“I have asked for more shipments of books multiple times, but we have yet to receive them therefor I must read Anna Karenina for the seventh time. – Not that I am complaining, I adore Tolstoy.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“You can always read books online, they have lot’s of books on there you can buy. Even if you don’t have like a nook or anything just download the app on your phone!“

[rowanrip-deactivated20160224]

“Hound Dog, yeah. That’s the one from Lilo and Stitch, right?” Valentine doesn’t even know how she managed to remember the fact that she’d heard a few Elvis songs in the Disney film but having Elora as her best friend, it wasn’t really surprising. “Well, this is the real world, El. Not everyone’s nice but I’m sure people will like you- like you said, the 1950′s in the movies always made them look pretty nice, right?” The brunette scanned through the menu, eyes landing on a small strawberry milkshake, telling the server her order before leaning back in her seat. “Thank you. I really think it’s me! Captures my essence, don’t you think?”

[elorabanks-blog]

“Oh yeah! It was, I forgot about that, at least it was some Elvis song. We need to watch that when we get back, by the way.” She rambled, her eyes scanning over the menu, the classic meals making her want to buy every one just to admire how it looks. Looking up she nodded, knowing that everyone wasn’t nice, even if she wished they were. “The real world sucks, I’ll just stick to my own.” She frowned, a smile quickly replacing it as her shake was placed in front of her. Picking it up she eyed her friends dress again, “You know it really does, you should wear this color more often, it suits you.” She took a drink before speaking up again, “Actually, just wear stuff like this all the time you really rock it.”

[evcrgloam]

Kealan grinned. “I agree. We can blast Elvis all day.” He shrugged at her words. “Well, I think it’s perfect on you. Don’t think on it,” he told her, a reassuring smile on his face. “I know, his music never fails to cheer me up. I have loads of his songs on my pick-me-up playlist.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“That would be the perfect life.” She smiled, tapping on the machine to the beat. Elora nodded, some relief coming to her from his words. “Well, at least we look good right?” Eyeing his jacket she made a mental note to get one when they got home, she has always wanted one and seeing almost every other person wearing one here it made her want one even more. “You do? I did not see that coming.” Elora said, not seeing him as one to have those types of songs in his phone. “But, that’s wonderful because Elvis is wonderful.”

[miranfr-deactivated20151227]

“Well Hudson and I have guinea pigs - or rather Hudson has guinea pigs who I don’t allow to die. Not many people have dogs, it’s mostly cats like you and Valentine have. I think Quinn and I might be the only ones with dogs. —It won’t be an inconvenience at all. It depends on whether or not you want to be sexy.” Bowen told her, understanding why she was so reserved. He had never been the shy one, but he was empathetic toward those who are shy therefor he couldn’t help but feel a little bad. Waiting for the food wasn’t too long, just a few short minutes. In that time he surveyed the diner and caught the eyes of many teenagers, ones that were probably wondering who he was. Picking up the tray, he carried it over to the booth Elora had chosen and sat down, taking a gulp of his milkshake and starting a conversation, “So, what’s your favorite part so far?”

[elorabanks-blog]

“I’m just glad we get to have pets, they’re so cute.” Elora started to miss her cat, she was used to leaving it for a few days but she never could shake the feeling of wanting to cuddle with her at night. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a guinea pig before, you’ll have to show me them sometime, I’m sure they’re adorable.” She smiled, hoping they were as adorable as they were online. They were like huge fluffy hamsters. “I guess so? There’s always a first to everything.” Looking down at her outfit one more time, she decided to just get used to the outfit seeing as she’ll be in it for the rest of the day. Leaning over the table, she grabbed her shake her taste buds already watering. “Oh my god, this looks so good.” Elora said finally taking a drink of her chocolaty drink. “Even better than I thought. Why don’t our milkshakes taste like this?” She frowned, moving her burger closer to her, picking off the onions.

[alecsux-blog]

Alec was never one to participate in small talk, finding it useless and awkward when silence soon fills up missing sentences. Then again when around Elora he didn’t have to endure it, he didn’t have to talk much at all. “I actually wouldn’t mind going home.” He says truthfully, looking around their surrounds as if searching for the many reasons to his answer, scattered around the diner. As soon as his order was called out Alec’s hand coiled around his shake, “I’m more of a 20’s person, but right now let’s just find a place to sit.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“You want to go home?” Elora was some what shocked, she couldn’t see how someone would want to go back to the one place they see every single day. Yet, after so long the walls bring more comfort than solitude. “We’ll be home before you know it, okay?” She smiled, taking one last drink before she started to walk and find a table. Most tables filled with teens, the scene reminding her of Grease. “The 20′s was a beautiful time, I can’t wait till we go there. I would love to go back to Victorian times, mostly because of the dresses.” Her guilty pleasure were the elegant poofy dresses, even if they did move womens insides around because of how tight they were, she’d only be in them for a few days.

[salvationhq]

“This catcalling is getting on my last nerve. I get it, I’m attractive, but catcalling?” There’s a roll of her eyes and a huff that blows a stray hair from her face. “Anyway, I’m in the mood to do some major exploration. You in?”

[elorabanks-blog]

“Females are treated better in this era than some of the others we’ve been to, not that they’re treated well in this one..” She said, trying to shed some light on the topic like she always did. “I would love to, what do you have in mind?“ She asked, smiling as she tried to tug down her shorts. A habit she had already picked up in the short time they've been there.

[rowanrip-deactivated20160224]

“I’ve never heard of Buddy or Richard but I’ll stick with Elvis since he’s vaguely familiar.” Valentine looked over at Elora and rubbed the inside of her arm gently, trying to to her best to comfort her. “I’m sure you’ll find someone. You’re very easily likable, they’d be a fool to not want you.” Diverting her attention towards the menu of the diner, Valentine struggled to find a milkshake that she wouldn’t sit and calorie count but she opted for a simple strawberry one and mentally told herself to treat herself to something every once in a while. “Oh, stop it. You’re an undercover bombshell, El. They probably did it to get you out of your comfort zone. I think you look hot.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“Elvis it is, I’m sure you’ve heard Hound Dog. Taken I’ve made you watch Grease with me who knows how many times.” She laughed, tucking some hair behind her ear. “Let’s hope I’m not to nice, I’m not sure how these people react to people like me. Sometimes people are quite mean to me for being nice, but those people just don’t deserve being nice too. I’m sure this era will be nice, they are always nice in the movies.” Elora smiled, looking up to the menu, deciding on getting a vanilla milkshake. Ordering she looked over to her friend trying not to laugh, “Well thank you-- I guess. You look amazing in your dress, it’s so cute.” She said, feeling the fabric of the girls frilly dress.

[evcrgloam]

“True. Jukeboxes aren’t very common anyway back home.” He smiled back at the girl. “Thanks. You look adorable in that outfit, I’ll be honest.” With a chuckle, he inserted a coin into the machine and selected the song Elora had pointed out. “My man Elvis,” he said, a grin spreading across his face as he heard the song play.

[elorabanks-blog]

“I say we ask for one, I think it would make a lovely addition to the house.” She said, tracing her finger on the jukebox, following the lines of a sticker. “You’re welcome.” She smiled before blushing a little, “Thank you, I like it, even if it shows  a little too much skin. Val says they probably want me to get out of my comfort zone. They must know I’m not that type of girl, but oh well.” She sighed, smiling as he played the track she wanted. “Oh yay, he’s my favorite of this era, his music is so fun and classic.” 

[alecsux-blog]

Through out time Alec had grown used to every single aspect that Elora had flung his way without much thought. The fast pace and how no matter what he’d choose to keep up with it. He hadn’t thought much about his surroundings, didn’t bother to compare the diner to what he was used to.  Still a little disoriented when the person behind the counter asked what he wanted. “Oh um, same.” He replied with ease. Already looking around for somewhere to sit.

[elorabanks-blog]

Moving next to Alec she leaned against the counter, “What are your plans while you’re here?” She said, looking over to him before a girl outfit caught her attention. Elora always loved the fashion the old era’s had, the classic look to them. “Don’t you think it’s wonderful that we get to do this?” Elora turned around as her food was called, “It’s a shame we don’t get to experience our era, but seeing other is just fine with me.” Grabbing her shake she took a drink, waiting for Alec’s food to be called before they went to find a table.

[alecsux-blog]

A frown emerges the second Elora hand leaves his head. “Yeah, don’t that either,” he states with a shake of his head in a failed attempt to put the strands but in place. Before he knew it he was being pulled towards a diner, “hey! Hey! Chill for a second, thanks. I’m not a fucking rag doll.”  

[elorabanks-blog]

“Come on, before it gets packed!” She said, ignoring his snappy comments like usual. Elora continued to drag him to the diner, every once in a while tripping over her feet because of the tall heels they put her in. Opening the door she smiled, the vibe of the diner already making her swell in happiness. Letting go of his arm she ran up to the counter, her eyes reading the options, her mouth already watering. “I want a milkshake and a burger please.“ She ordered.

[evcrgloam]

“I have never actually used a jukebox before,“ Kealan said, looking intently at the big machine in front of him as he flipped through music. “This is kinda exciting. Plus, I do look pretty great in a leather jacket, if I do say so myself.” He shrugged his jacket playfully and chuckled.

[elorabanks-blog]

Leaning against the jukebox Elora read the different titles of the songs, most she had never even heard of. “I don’t think most of us have, they’re so cool though, just the look of them.” She said looking up to Kealan. “You look very handsome in your greaser get up.” She smiled, looking down at the machine once again. “Oh, play that one! Please.” Elora pleaded, looking up to him with a pout.

[idfcdylan-blog]

     Tightening the bandanna on her head, Indiana clicked the button on a jukebox of a classic from this time period: Tutti Frutti. Bopping around, the song immediately lighten up the small diner as she danced over to a fellow time-traveler. Spinning in careful circles in her heels and all, she reached a hand to them and grinned. “Dance with me.”

[elorabanks-blog]

Sitting down at a booth, Elora tapped to the beat of the new song that started playing, taking another sip of her drink. So far she was having the best time of her life, already wanting to stay in the era. Hearing the familiar voice she turned her head and smiled, “I’d love to dance with you.” She said. Taking her hand, she stood, hoping not to trip on her heels. “Let’s hope I don’t fall.” She laughed, unsure of how to exactly dance in this time period, she just followed the girls movements.

[rowanrip-deactivated20160224]

“Are you gonna peruse the jukebox too? I’m sure they’ve got some interesting tunes.” To be honest, Valentine wasn’t all too sure what kind of music they’d end up listening to- she’d never really cared much for the 1950′s music but she didn’t have the heart to tell Elora that. “You’ve had a crush on Danny Zuko for as long as I’ve known you. I’ll be damned if you don’t find your own personal one to take home,” a small shrug rolled off her shoulders, “who knows? We’ll have to ask around, be all casual about it.” At the redhead’s reaction, a loud laugh came out and she had to quickly cover her mouth with her gloved hands, body shaking from the laughter. “Slutty is the last word I’d use for that. Maybe a bit scandalous for the times but I think they put you in that for a reason.”

[elorabanks-blog]

“We could listen to some Buddy Holly, or some Little Richard.” She smiled, “Or some Elvis.” She bit down on her lip, trying to hold back her anxious smile. “Don’t judge, he’s dreamy. I wish we could take them home, I haven’t made a new friend in forever.” She sighed, making it her mental mission to make at least one new friend while they were here. Watching the girl laugh she frowned, not understanding why she was laughing at her. Looking down she didn’t understand why they’d put her in such a outfit. “Why do you think they put me in it? They must know I’m not like this..” She trailed pulling her shirt up a bit.

[miranfr-deactivated20151227]

“You know,” He began, “I have a hound dog. Claire, she’s a beagle. It’s also in Forrest Gump, I believe.” Bowen noticed the flush in her face and shot her a soft smile when she began to stumble on her words. “I think it looks fine. If you want, we can go to a store and buy you something else. I agree with Valentine, I think it does give you sex appeal. I mean, unless you don’t want it to, in that case it doesn’t.” He led her down the street and around the corner where it had quieted down and relatively few Chevy’s speeding down the road. They reached the doors and he opened them, noticing the tile floors, pictures of Marilyn Monroe that lined the walls, the jukebox in the corner, kids wearing letterman jackets, bright walls, and mirrors decorating the counter. Bowen told Elora to get a seat while he sauntered up to the corner, asking in his best accent and smallest words for a milkshake and a hamburger, giving her a wave while waiting.

[elorabanks-blog]

“That’s the dog that’s been running around? Oh she’s so cute.” She said, returning a smile to him, letting her eyes wander around a little embarrassed she was stumbling her words. “Oh no, we don’t have to buy me anything else.“ Elora said, her other hand tugging at her blue shorts more, scared that they were too short. She wasn’t used to exposing so much skin, unless they were swimming. “I’m not sure if I’d want it to, Is it a good thing?“ She asked, hoping that it didn’t give people the wrong idea about her. Walking into the diner her eyes went wide, looking around the diner. It had been everything she though it would, and it made her smile. Nodding to his request she walked quickly to one of the open booths, sitting down in it. Her eyes wandered to the other kids smiling and waving if any of them caught her wandering eyes. She hoped to make at least one friend here, she liked making friends in other eras. Catching the eye of Bowen she smiled, a little to eager for just food and a milkshake.