elizabeth didn’t exactly enjoy new places. in FACT, elizabeth was quivering next to victoria’s thigh, body pressed close to victoria like she was AFRAID. victoria knew that elizabeth would be a bit uncomfortable, but she didn’t have much of a choice, seeing as the complex HAD to spray for pests.she felt as though eli would be more comfortable with jim, as she KNEW jim very well, but with matthew already staying over, victoria didn’t want to trouble them any MORE than she had to. so she had convinced ward to let her stay for a few days while they treated the apartment, and she had arrived, elizabeth tucked firmly at her side.
“ ah, grant. “ she greeted him as he opened the door, patted eli’s head because victoria was SURE she was gazing at ward nervously, as she did with ALL newcomers. better then when she used to hide, however. “ thank you, once again, for letting us stay. i’m afraid the state of my apartment got quite out of hand. “ she quietly attempted to urge elizabeth into the apartment, though the dog was STILL unconvinced of her safety. “ oh! this is elizabeth, though i frequently call her ELI. i apologize--- she’s a bit shy with new people. “ victoria removed eli’s leash, watched as the dog drew into the corners of the apartment and sniffed somewhat hesitantly at things. and then she returned her attention to grant, smiling as she pressed up on her tip toes to kiss his jaw. “ i shall return in a moment. i must go grab my things. “