A Promise Not To Fail Again

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana had been headed to the infirmary to check up on Ellen Banks, one of her targets. One of her targets that had basically died when SPECTRE attack but was brought back more or less. Still, Ellen had died in a way, and that meant that it was a failure on Roxana's part. She was not allowed to fail, when she did it lead to her being punished. The punishments were always up and down on the level of how server they would be depending on the level of failure and the general mood of those dishing out her punishment. Someone’s life had been lost, a very important someone who was paying Roxana's company a large sum of money. When the father Banks had heard about what happened to his daughter, there was blood to be paid. Roxana was a little surprised that her company didn't just hand her over for him to take his anger out on. She was surprised that she was still alive at this moment.

They could have killed her, probably should have since the failure was a life lost but they had not. That meant that they had to still see her as useful and since Ellen was still alive that meant that she still needed to be protected. Sure they could have sent someone else in, but Roxana had already been there for a few months now, so they probably figured she was the best for this. Still, she had been giving the angry letters and the recording of what Mr. Banks had said when he came down to of course complain since he was paying a nice sum to Roxana's company in return for his daughter’s protection. Roxana read and listened to all of the recording and made up her mind that she needed to pay a personal visit to the Banks girl in the infirmary. Check on her with her own eyes and also to start keeping a closer eye on the other girl. As if it was not hard enough to be watching Ellen and Elsa closer, she now had to watch a new girl by the name of Demi.

Still, she went to the infirmary anyways, hearing that Ellen was doing a lot better and had even snuck out for a little while. At least that was what she heard, but could not confirm because she was keeping her distance from the other girl for various reasons. She was over it now and knew she needed to step it up and do her job a lot better. Talking to the woman in the room and being allowed to go in to visit Ellen. She carried a crystal horse, having found out that Ellen apparently had a thing for horses. She had made the crystal horse herself and figure it was a good get well soon gift along with the flowers she had brought as she entered the room. “Ellen Banks. Are you okay?” Roxana asked, figuring that if the girl was they could possibly talk a little and she could personally give her the gifts instead of sitting them among the flowers the practically took over the section of where Ellen was lying down at.

[Ellen Banks]

Ellen was coming of the end of her the traumatic experience, she had come along way from when she had first was brought into the hospital it was safe to say she was in quite a bad way. True she was brought back to life thanks to the headmaster but the problem still remained that there was two large bullets lodged deep inside her throat which she was in danger of chocking on right there and then and her second life might have easily ended before it had even begun. Thankfully Ellen was instantly taken to a medical facility where she was immediately put in the care off a team of highly quailed surgeons where she was put through quite intense throat surgeon that lasted practically all night and it was touch and go for awhile but eventually they were able to clear her air passages from every scrap of bullets.

The first few days were the worse, for the first week she hooked to a breathing respirator to breath for her before she was deemed able to breath on her own. One thing the doctors had good to say for her is that she was fighting every single day and eventually she managed to regain consciousness. At first scattered and short lived but then day after day she seemed more awake. For obvious reasons she wasn’t permitted to speak for the first few days for fear she had damaged her vocal cords but the recovery process was quick and this has been one of the first few days she had stepped outside the hospital. (the Doctor recommended that she travelled via wheelchair. You can imagine what kind of respond that got. Sufficed to say she hobbled to the school.

She was in the school for a quick examination by thee staff Doctor to determined she was recovered enough to return to day to day school in the academy. She knew that after what happened the last thing he wanted to see was Ellen back in the school where they failed to protect her. She was sure if given the option she wouldn’t allow Ellen anywhere near that school again, but she remained steadfast that she attend.

Ellen was sitting on a chair looking out the window wishing that they would come out and just tell her she had a clean bill of health already. Honestly she felt fine.

…Physically anyway, mentally was quite a different story.

She was startled by the appearance of aof quite a tall girl with a bouquet of flowers and some kind of crystal shape hidden in her hand. Ellen’s eyes narrowed in her direction not recognizing her face but see seemed to know her, well at least enough to seek Ellen out with a gift . Who knows? Maybe this was a representative for her fathers law firm expressing their condolences; Parasites the lot of them doing anything to can to suck up to her father..

Ellen almost laughed out loud at the frankly absurd question she was just posed. “I’m I ok?” Ellen said numbly as if trying to tell if she actually meant what she just said “…Just peachy, thanks for asking…Do I know you?”

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana naturally did have a habit of sort of just sneaky up on a person when she was not really thinking about it. She blamed the training and the fact that she was supposed to go unseen, unnoticed most of the time. Yet if she wanted to be seen or heard she could do that as well. Still, Ellen didn't yell or anything and was not freaking out so everything was just fine. Standing at 5'8", yes she was a pretty tall girl, but everyone in her family was pretty tall so she didn't really see it as a big deal. The other girl’s eyes were narrowing, but Rox understood since from what she knew about Ellen and what she had observed of the other girl, Ellen didn't just trust people. Plus seeing someone you didn't really know bring you flowers and a gift had to be all kinds of suspicious. Still, Roxana was here to check in on Ellen at a closer distance and well make up for the failed job. Not that she planned on telling Ellen anything, Ellen would have to figure it out.

Roxana moved to lay the flowers done on the table next to the bed, making sure that she had her information right and got a flower that Ellen liked. The laugh did cause Roxana's light blue eyes to look over to the other girl but she remained silent and waited for Ellen to speak. Yes, Roxana asked if she was okay, it was a simple question and she figured Ellen was in a good enough condition to answer it. Yet she took that as sarcasm because of Ellen's current location. Ellen was just peachy, thanks for asking, and then right to figuring out who Roxana was. "Just peachy? No physically pain at all anymore? How are you feeling mentally?" Roxana asked as she ran her fingers along the crystal gift, making sure that Ellen name was inscribed in the bottom. "I'm Roxana and this is for you." Roxana said as she held out the crystal horse, figuring there was no need to say, 'it’s of your favorite animal' or something like that. Plus she really didn't know if it was Ellen's favorite animal or not, she just knew that Ellen was pretty close to one of the horses down at the stables.

[Ellen Banks]

The question about if Ellen was ok or not struck Ellen as pure insanity. She assumed that this tall girl whoever she might be knew about the situation and what happened to Ellen, otherwise why would she seek her out? So Ellen assumed that she knew full well that Ellen had been shot twice in the throat and died face down in a pool of her own blood. How on earth could she be possibly ok after that. Ellen felt like she should scream at the girl “Does this look like it’s ok?” and show the large red scar across her throat. Ellen was feeling a lot of things at the moment but “Ok” was certainly not one of them. She was a damn shade far away from being ok.

Still whoever this girl might be she had some form of taste judging by the flowers she had gotten her, her favourite kind and that did a little to lift her mood, Ellen always had a soft spot for flowers despite herself thinking it was quick an easy way to brighten up a gray room like her hospital room. Her father wasn’t a fan, often saying that all they did was attract flies and other insects, but Ellen saw the appeal they had

Ellen somewhat frowned at the questioning, why on earth would this girl want details of Ellen’s well being, she shounded almost…worried more then anything. What concern as any of this on her? Did she have some kind of vested interest, Physically? Ellen was over the worse thanks to various pain killers the only pain she felt was a dull throbbing in her throat from time to time and at time it was an effort to speak without it being painful but asides from that there was no real pain on her part.

Mental however was quite a different story; Ellen was quite frankly a mess, she hasn’t had a decent night sleep in what felt like years, her sense of security had been destroyed. She jumped in the air at the slightest noise often in conversation she will trail off and just stare into space having trouble focusing and she often woke up in the middle of the night covered in sweat screaming after horribly realistic dreams about gunshots and blood. So much blood…… More then that, Ellen was almost always afraid of what she couldn’t really say, all she knew was that she lived in constant fear. “My well being is perfectly sound thank you very much.” Ellen spat before she received the crystal not really knowing what to say…it was very beautiful to say the very least and if Roxana asked she would have said horses were indeed her favourite animal. Seeing the image of the horse reminded her of Neptune. She hadn’t seen him for so long…. That knowledge make her pause for a moment “Thank you, it’s beautiful Ellen said looking down at it and examining it with her hand “I know your name but I don’t know who you are. A doctor? A friend? You seem very interested in my mental health

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana obviously knew that Ellen was not fully okay, but it was a common curtesy thing to ask how someone was doing and then wish them a speedy recovery. The other girl had been shot and while that in itself was not a big deal, it was where she was shot. In the throat, two time. It was a pretty barbaric shooting that would not have killed her instantly depending on where it would hit. It would have been a painful death, one involving chocking on your own blood as it would pour out of and into your airways. Feeling the lungs feel up with blood as your brain would shut down because of lack of air. Yes, it was a messy death that the other girl would have been better with getting shot in the head. Still Ellen had been saved thanks to a certain someone’s power that paid with their life in the end. None of that was of Roxana's concern now, now Ellen was alive and that meant her job went on.

It was Ellen's choice to respond how she desired to; Roxana was not going to force the other girl to be honest. One things that Roxana really hated about people sometimes was when someone would look upset and you asked them what was wrong but then they tell you that 'you don't want to know'. That pissed Roxana off. She hated when people said that because if someone didn’t want to know then they would not have asked in the first place unless they were really nice. Once the flowers were set down and Roxana was ready to give her other gift to Ellen she caught the frown. Roxana didn't understand why someone would frown when someone was asking how they were doing. Roxana already knew that physically Ellen was going to be fine. She was healing and there were good enough healers that she could even get any scars removed if she so desired. It was the mental state that Roxana already knew was going to be a little messed up.

Ellen was still but a 'child' and there was no way she had been trainer to be able to go into battle and deal with the after effect. Grown men and women suffered from mental problems after wars, so the same thing happening to Ellen would not be a surprise. The only reason why Roxana was not as effected as her fellow school mates was because she had been dealing with this since she was little and had certain conditioning done to her. Sure she still had her moments where she had her bad dreams, sleepless nights, and when her mind was heavy with thoughts, but she always had a job to do and always did her best to not let it get in the way. To not let it show. "You know you don't have to lie to me. If you do not wish to tell me about such things, then just say so." Roxana pointed out because she preferred someone to just be direct with her instead of wellbeing dishonest. Sure talk around the truth and not actually admit it, but don't lie when there were other things that you could say. Especially if the other person knew that you were lying, then it was just foolish.

At least Ellen had manners and seemed to be in a slightly better mood after Roxana had handed over the crystal gift that she had made with her own two hands. It had been a challenge and she had not been able to use her power for twenty-four hours after making it. "You are welcome. I'm happy to hear that you like it." Roxana said with an honest smile because she liked to have her work complimented but she was not going to outright reveal that she had made it. Not yet. Ellen knew her name, which Roxana found interesting for a moment, but then again she had been talked about a little bit for the whole protecting the school. Still Beau was like the good knight while Roxana felt like she was the bad one with how people still had some sort of fear over her. "I'm a student here at this Academy and if you would think of me as a friend, that would be alright and for the best." Roxana said, again leaving things vague but yes she was sort of like a friend of Ellen's, but more so just another knight protecting another princess.

[Ellen Banks]

Ellen never really had time for common “breaking of the ice” if anything she could handle it for less then serious circumstances and she could even handle it if her emotions weren’t a little highly strung but not at the moment. She was shot twice in the neck and choke to death in the most gruesome way possible. And Roxanna had the nerve to ask her how she felt after that? Quite frankly she wanted the entire experience wiped from her mind. Forever more and see would appreciate it very much if Roxanna didn’t bring up any unwanted memories, she already relieved that day every night when she went to bed (Or at least attempted to)



She blinked a little in surprise at how forward Roxanna’s words happened to be. She guessed that her recent brush with death had effected her in more ways then one. In this regard, her “Lying” Poker face wasn’t as air tight as it was a few days ago. If it was pre accident then Ellen could have lied to her face perfectly but now her heart certainly weren’t into it. Normally when people figured out she was lying they normally just rolled their eyes, Yet Ellen wasn’t used to be called out on it so bluntly. “Accusing me of lying to you isn’t a great way to begin a friendship”



There was something that struck Ellen as off about all this, ever since the shooting she has been somewhat shy about being in the company of others and quick to paranoid. She was mistrusting at the best of times but recent events have made her very defensive. “Well, it appears you’ve caught me at a disadvantage. I know next to nothing about you. Yet you seem to consider us friends yet I’ve never met you before. You even knew I like horses…

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana was blunt and very forward when she was down to business, which her mind was currently in the mode of. She had to remind herself that this was not the time to be in all calculated and cold mode. She needed to be kind, gentle, and caring. That was what Ellen needed at the moment; she didn't need someone like her father to be talking to her. Roxana just didn't like people hiding things from her when she was kind enough to ask how they were doing. They could have just been honest and told her that they were fine or just that they didn't really want to talk about it. Then again, Ellen had every right to just remain silent or lie to Roxana all she wanted. Ellen had free will and to her Roxana was basically a stranger. She was smart to just not open up and tell Roxana everything; even if that would have made Roxana's job a lot easier. Easier was not always fun and it was not always effective so she was just going to have to suck it up and do the work she was meant to be doing.

Roxana did know of Ellen's skill of hiding how she was feeling or thinking, but Roxana just knew by feeling. Gut instinct you could say, and Ellen was not very good at hiding it in her current condition. Roxana smiled a little bit as Ellen pointed out that accusing her of lying was not a great way to start a friendship. "Neither is lying to me, since a friendship is supposed to be based upon trust." Roxana pointed out to Ellen as her response to that. Sure, Ellen was right and Roxana was right. They both had been in the wrong and broke two parts of the whole being friend’s thing. That didn't mean this 'friendship' was not going to work out. Plus Roxana was not outright asking Ellen to be her friend, she just said thinking of her as a friend would have been fine and just made things easier. Roxana moved then to grab a chair and pulled it over to Ellen's bedside, sitting it and making herself comfortable since she didn't plan on just dropping of the flowers, the gift, and then leaving.

No, she had matters to take care of with Ellen Banks, and the main was sitting down and talking to the other girl. Ellen, who was pointing out that she, was at a disadvantage because Roxana knew more about her then Ellen knew about Roxana. That was how it was supposed to be or Roxana was not doing her job right. They had not met one on one before, but certainly Ellen had to see her in a few classes or passing in the halls, and it was Roxana's job to figure out things that Ellen liked. "Well, I'm eighteen years old, I like art, my power is crystal manipulation, and you could say I have been watching over you...well trying to anyways." Roxana informed Ellen. There, some information about herself and now Ellen knew a little bit more about Roxana who smiled a little at the other girl. Ready and free to take any possible question Ellen might have as he mind worked at what angle she was going to take this interaction in.

[Ellen Banks]

She certainly was blunt and that was enough for Roxanna to score some points with Ellen. For far too long she had to deal with people insisting on dancing around whatever point she was trying to make, performing some kind of mental dance that Ellen had to read between the lines to guest whatever it was they were saying. It was refreshing to say the very least. So at the very least Ellen respected that aspect of the mysterious Roxanna.

What was Roxanna implying exactly? That she spilled her entire life story to a relative stranger just because Roxanna asked her to be sincere with her? If that was the case Roxanna didn’t know Ellen, part of her ways was to keep her cards closed to her chest, make herself seem calm and unshakable at all times, that was the Banks blood in her. Never to let people into the inner workings of her feelings or her emotions, so therefore people didn’t have something over her something they could against in the future, an d she wasn’t going to lose any ground to someone she barely knew. “I’ll be sure to consider that food for thought, seeing as it comes from such an expert on friendship. Have you met Frank Cox? I’m sure you two together can write a book on the subject.”

As she talked Ellen had to admit she was drinking Roxanna in trying to note every single detail abouher, to see if she can form some kind of clear picture when it came to her. Information was power after all and even in her state she couldn’t help but try and figure out everything she could about her. Tall, carried herself in a mature way. Eastern European accent, clearly she worked out, or at least exercised intensely on a regular basis. She doubt that this was a girl who had problems with bullies., curious…

“Crystal manipulation.” Ellen mused before gesturing to Roxanna’s gift. “Well I guess I know where you got the gift from” Ellen noted. True that Ellen knew nothing about what crystal Manipulation meant, but it couldn’t have been a coincidence that she had got Ellen a crystal. It was just a matter of putting two and two together “You clearly have great control of your power”

…And things just got more curious when Roxanna announced that she was watching over Ellen. Interesting choice of words, this situation just got more bizarre. To recap: Roxanna was a friend who “watched over” Ellen in secret. Yet never revealing herself until now. Like some kind of silent guardian. Questions reverted in Ellen’s mind. Why was she “Looking over her” what exactly did that mean? How long had she been doing this for? Why be so secretive about it? And why reveal herself now? “You’ve been looking out for me” A butter little smile lit her features as she gestures to her neck “Clearly you’ve been going a bang up job…You’re quite an enigma, why exactly have you been my guardian angel? And for how long?”

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana was the type to be blunt, like liking to beat around the bush as well unless that was what she was supposed to doing. She much preferred to just chop the bush, get it out of the way, and get to the center if what she was seeking. Still, being blunt with everyone did not always work and there were ways with going about certain things to insure that you still got what it was you were seeking. It was a bit of a longer process sure, but it paid off in the end. Roxana had not wanted Ellen to tell it all; if she did that would be nice, but she didn't expect that. Not from Ellen or anyone for that matter that just met someone. Unless the other person was really lonely, and just needed someone, then Roxana didn't even expect someone to just spill their guts out to her. There were exceptions but that still feel into either the category of being lonely or just really needing someone.

Plus she was dealing with Ellen Banks and she had observed her long enough to know how the other girl was with things. Plus she had indirectly met the Ellen's father and knew the kind of guy he was. "I do know Miss Frank Cox, but I think she would be better at such a book since I don't have many friends over here." Roxana replied back, even if she knew that Ellen was using sarcasm in there, she went with going to just be honest and blunt right back. She was not in a bad or good mood so her responses could be anything from commenting to remaining silent. More often than not she would just stay silent, but she wanted to get Ellen talking so she was going to talk to get reactions and words out of the other girl. Roxana could tell Ellen was looking at her closely and trying to gather information about her. She could tell this because she was pretty much doing the same thing and had done it many times before.

Roxana just nodded when Ellen repeated back what her power was and again nodded when Ellen gestured towards the gift. Yes, Roxana had made it. It took some time; even more so to get the crystal to have that right color and to insure the inside design could be seen without causing any damage to the crystal surrounding it. In a store such an item would be expensive, but Roxana didn't think Ellen would be the type to sell such a gift that was of an animal she liked. "Thank you and I would say that you have a lot of control over your power." Roxana said, commenting on Ellen's Hypnotism power that she had gathered much about and heard so many rumors on it. At least Ellen was putting her power to use; her own use, but at least it was a use. Roxana was still not sure if all that she had found out and heard could be outright counted as 'evil or bad', but it was something to think about. She was smiling a little, still because of Ellen's comment on her level of control over her power. She always loved getting praised for her mutation.

Roxana nodded at the question before she looked away after Ellen pointed to her neck and made her comment. Yes, that had been a big failure on Roxana's part that she had paid for on many different levels, but the organization was not done with just letting her live it down. There would be other things they would do to make her realize her mistakes. "I apologize for that. I should have been more focused with you and just a few others, but instead I was trying to protect the whole school. I'm sorry that I failed to keep such a thing from happening to you and all I can do is ask your forgiveness and to let you know that I will do my damn best to make sure nothing like that happens to you again." Roxana said, looking back at Ellen, meaning the other girls eyes as she spoke firmly and meant every word. Sure she protected the whole school and prevented of many more lives being lost, but Ellen was one of her priorities and she failed her. That hurt Roxana deep down, but she kept the latter part to herself and just moved a little in her seat as Ellen asked why she was watching over her and for how long.

Roxana could not help but to chuckle a little at being called a guardian angel, not feeling like she even deserved to be compared to such a thing with the things she had done, was doing, and would do in her life. "You are a very important girl. One with the capability to really...shake things up for a simple word." Roxana said, choosing her words carefully but was still being honest with Ellen. Ellen was a very important girl from her family, to her power, and even her personality. The Banks might have hired SIGUARD to look after their Roxana, but the information collecting was because of other things besides that. Not that anyone knew, Roxana doubted that even Elsa fully understood just all the details why Roxana was watching over her and a few others. "Since April seventh." Roxana said to the last question for how long she had been watching over Ellen. It was weird to think that it had already been that many months.

[Ellen Banks]

While she was listening to Roxanna, Ellen had subconsciously began to pick up her legs and tucked her knees into her chest, This was always something Ellen did ever since she was a small child half the time she wasn’t even aware that she was doing it at time, it was a defense mechanism against situations she was uneasy about (It was a pose that was almost compulsory when she was in the same room as her father) She didn’t know what to make about Roxanna. She claims that she was a “Friend” and that her intentions were nothing but friendly, but at the same time this was clearly an unusual way to make friends (Was there anything normal about this situation?) and the fact that she had been (She supposed there was no other way to say this) Starking and spying her without her knowledge

“Have you been watching over Frank Cox too. Because if you have I assure you you’re wasting your time. If you wanted to make friends with her she would have welcomed you with opened arms. I’m pretty sure if you approached her with a bloody butcher knife you would have gotten the same response” The sad thing was, that sounded like an joke but it really wasn’t. It would bee impossible for someone NOT to become her best friend, She wondered if Frank knew that Roxanna was spying on Ellen. If so she probably thought it was some kind of game, “Roxanna probably told her it was a game of hide and seek…

Well, clearly they had one thing in common, they both took great pride in their collective powers and Ellen did enjoy being compliment on her powers too, so she guessed that would serve as quite a nice ice breaker “I tend to get a lot of practice in” Even through it has been since she had found a wiling victim. That should be something she should look into when she was healthy

To be honest, Ellen was not expecting such a intense respond for Roxnanna to be honest all this talk about “Watching over her” was some kind of turn of phrase and Ellen’s comments about her death was something in slight jest she was taking by surprise by how hard she seemed to take it…Why was she acting like it was her fault? It was obvious that her talk of protection was something she took very serious almost like, it was her obligation to do so…Curious. If that was the case, if she was obligated to protect Ellen, that she wasn’t sure if she could forgive her…the nightmares, the pain, the fear. They prevented her from even thinking about it. Despite her vulnerability she was still was a Banks and Banks had a nasty habit of holding grudges.

One thing was for sure; she certainly knew Ellen Banks, if there was word to describe her it was ambitious, she did intended to do amazing things once she left the school, not just become that was her families expectations of her, but because she knew that she had all the tools to do just that and rest assured she would do just that, and it seemed like Roxana knew just that, but again..it was odd, the wording, this wasn’t a traditional friendship. Not in the least. Roxanna was dancing around the subject and Ellen wanted her to state bluntly why she was protecting Ellen in such a way. Ellen leaned forward in her chair and stared back with focused eyes letting her know that she wanted answers right this second “What exactly compelled you on April the seventh to protect me in such a way?

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana was watching Ellen closely, as she tended to do when she was dealing with someone. Occasionally she take her eyes off of them or even move around to do other things, but more often than not she liked to keep a close eye on who she was talking to. It helped with the whole reading what they were doing as well knowing if they too were watching her back. She was fine if people were focused on her when she was focused on them, but she was never comfortable with say someone watching her while she was not really keeping a close eye on them. Thankfully none of that was of concern at the moment since Ellen was sitting on her bed and Roxana was sitting in the chair pulled up to the side of the bed and was all about Ellen. There was still some inner guilt for what had happened to Ellen. If she had not one against what she was really supposed to be doing, then Ellen would not have gone through what she did.

It would be Rox's in Ellen's place then, only difference would be that more than likely Roxana would still be dead because what purpose would anyone have to bring her back to life. No, Ellen banks was important and Roxana was thankful for how things played out even if it was still a failure for her. "I'm not allowed to disclose such information." Roxana said simply to Ellen's question about if she was watching Frank or not. Bringing up how easily it would probably to make friends with Frank, and from what Roxana had seen, she could easily believe that. She honestly preferred to watch her targets without them really knowing about her but that was not working out so well with certain targets and now she was basically letting Ellen know that she was in fact watching the girl. "Frank Cox is certainly is friendly girl. It is a good and bad thing." Roxana added after a moment and shifted in her seat a little bit.

"I'm aware. You have built yourself a reputation. I personally know that I find your use of your power to be interesting." Roxana responded back to Ellen's words of getting in a lot of practice with her power. That certainly was true and not a bad thing, even if others saw it that way and perhaps Ellen did not always use it the best kinds of ways, but Roxana didn't care about the details of it all. She was curious on the details of the power but she was not foolish enough to ask Ellen to test it on her. Roxana didn't expect Ellen to forgive her; she failed to keep Ellen safe like she was supposed to. Ellen could hate her, she could even hit Rox right now and Rox would not stop her. She would not say this of course, she figured it could be assumed or if Ellen was really upset at her over it all then Roxana would explain it all and they would work through it.

There was the question then, what was compelling Roxana to protect Ellen Bans on that day. She could tell Ellen something, that much would be fine. Elsa knew after all, even if that was because of the other girl's mind reading. Rox figured she could trust Ellen in a way...if only a little bit. "It's my job. I was told to look after you in terms of protecting you, monitoring you, and reporting a verity of information on you. To whom I'm giving this information to and why, I can't tell you." Roxana said as her eyes looked away for a moment and then back on Ellen.

[Ellen Banks]

“I’m not allow to disclose that information” Was that meant to satisfy her growing curiosity? Because if so she had done quite a terrible job of trying to get Ellen to drop the subject. Ellen’s mind began to wander as to what that could mean. It sounded for want of a better word …sounded very official. Normally people associated those kind of comments with something like the made of thing she had some connection with the FBI or some kind of secret group. After all wasn’t that almost a catchphrase of those type of groups? “Hmmmm. Curious choice of word, Roxanna. Your quite the enigma” Ellen mused nodding her head as if trying to figure out the human rubix cube in front of her “Given your neutral answer, I’m inclined to believe your our seeing Frank. Don’t worry though I have no intention of letting her know. It’s no corcern of mine who or who you don’t look out for. But I would advice you to be careful around her. She’s the type that would willingly eat glue and run with scissors” Ellen said vocalizing her theory that Frank was nothing but a child mentally. It was probably a relief for her to get away.

Ellen was able to give quite a loud snort of amusement when Roxanna announced he she thought that Ellen’s powers were “Interesting” Ellen had heard her powers being described in a various of different ways almost all she heard her power be described this was certainly not a phrase she was used to “You put it so much more kindly then others” Ellen said laughing knowing full well that she was among the most hated people on the grounds. She’s pretty much heard every foul name under the sun used to tell her how much scum she was “My feeling is I’ve been gifted with quite amusing abilities, it would be a waste if I didn’t have a little fun with them.” She supposed that people didn’t seem to realize that powers that Ellen had was quite intoxicating to say the very least not to mention addicting. Maybe they should have her powers for as long as Ellen has and still hold a moral high ground. “Interesting, I usually hear much worse so I enjoy your diplomatic words.

But just like that the smile on her face died once again as Roxana revealed what exactly she was doing here with Ellen…Sent to look after…Watching over her, keeping her safe almost like a body guard….Why didn’t she see it before “My father hired you to be my bodyguard didn’t he?” Almost admitting a cold chuckle, this was typical of him. Utterly typical. She was surprised he didn’t pull this stunt sooner. Her eyes narrowed in front of her to Roxanna, was she reporting to her dad? Was she spying on her for him? What has she told he? Ellen mind wandered back to her time with devyn and shuddered in fear “Well,” Ellen began her voice turning cold “You can tell my father that while I appreciate the gesture I have no intention of using a body guard. How much is he paying you? Oh, why even ask Its an insane amount

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana was not trying to putting in any effort to satisfy Ellen's need for knowledge on what she was doing or anything like that. She would say what she could say and that was all there was to it. If Ellen wanted to know more than she was going to have to try to force it out of Roxana, would be very difficult. With Ellen's power she probably would be able to get something out of Roxana, but not much. Even when dealing with Elsa, Roxana still had her ways to protect her thoughts and information that no one could know about. "Thank you, I will take that as a compliment." Roxana responded back simply to Ellen calling her an enigma. Roxana had of course chosen her words carefully like always and never really said anything if it didn't have a purpose. She may not have been able to say things directly, but eluding and giving small hints hidden in her words and actions were not outright banned; unless she got caught.

Roxana just remained silent at Ellen's words about what she believed and how she would not say anything because it was not a concern of hers. Roxana gave a simple head nod, knowing very well the kind of person Franck was even if she had yet to have an up close interaction with the girl. Just from observing Frank she felt it best to keep her distance with that girl but maybe would one day chat with her face to face, just for the experience. "Others don't look at things the way I do." Roxana again just said simply to Ellen's words on how Roxana put the other girl’s powers. Roxana knew very well the things people said about Ellen and about Ellen's power; specifically how Ellen used her power. Roxana didn't care so much about such information; she noted it down, but for her person opinion she did not feel the same way as many other apparently did.

"While some choices you have made when using your power I would not agree with and most certainly has not been the smartest of moves, at least you are putting your power to the test." Roxana added after Ellen's personal opinion on why someone should use their powers and Roxana agreed for the most part on the matter. The question came that did not surprise Roxana as all as she once more shifted how she was sitting and leaned back in the chair some more. "He did not hire me directly no, but in a way he did." Roxana answered the question, being honest. Ellen's father had paid the organization Roxana worked for and they in turn sent her to do the job. They also took interest in Ellen outside of what Ellen's father had asked for. Roxana's blue eyes looking to Ellen as the other girl's voice grew cold. Roxana making a mental note on the matter but did not say anything on it for now. "You don't really have a choice in the matter Ellen Banks. Your father asked for you to be protected, I'm doing more than that. As for how much I'm being paid, that is also information I cannot share with you." Roxana pointed out and then after her eyes scanned the room for a moment she moved to lean in closer to Ellen.

"You are of great importance and interest. I hope you will come to accept me being here for your protection when you need it." Roxana said and gave a small smile as she moved to sit back down. "By the way, your father only knows about your safety. Information on you besides that would not be shared with him." Roxana added after a moment and looked to the other girl without saying anything.

[Ellen Banks]

“Certainly they’re not exactly sensible. But It’s what I did to have fun, after awhile it…well it got addicting to be honest” Ellen said not fully understanding why she was explaining all this to her or why she felt the need to justify what she had done, it wasn’t like she was particularly being judged and thanks to the new found information that her father had played a part in hiring her Ellen wasn’t about to totally trust what she said. This was her father. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone more deceitful, manipulative then Phil Banks. If he wanted some hidden information that he felt that Ellen was trying to keep something from him she had no doubt that this was something he was capable of doing. Employing a body guard to pose as a “Friend” and gain her trust. Maybe she just wanted some kind of a release, for too long she was tired of the false truth see surrounded herself with. She had to admit. It felt good to admit she had become addicted in every sense of the word to her power. “It was a great way to relieve stress…or it was anyway. It doesn’t really have the same appeal any more if I’m honest”

She felt the need to scream out loud when she confirmed that her father did hire Roxanna, yet didn’t. What does that mean? How involved was he? Was this his idea? Ellen woulddn’t put anything pass him. It was funny in a way really. A few months ago. Ellen would have relished the chance to have a bodyguard following her around to carry her books for her and do her donkey work. She can easily imagine one of her scorned victims approaching her with her fist clenched in anger only to run into a roadblock of Roxanna standing between Ellen and her, but now none of that appealed to her now.

“How are you still here?” Ellen said legitimately curious “After the…Incident I mean. My father loses his mind if his tea is lukewarm in the mornings there’s no way he would ever allow you anywhere need me after my- After what happened” Ellen said putting a lock of hair behind her head her gaze suddenly put downwards not wanting to give any thought to that day. If there’s one thing her father hates is failure to do a simple job and in Roxanna case she had failed in the worse possible way. She was stunned that Roxanna still had her teeth after Phil Banks has found out what had happened, so it was very out of character for him to take this type of thing lying down.

But then of course, Ellen wasn’t totally convinced what Ellen’s dad and Roxanna relationship was. According to Roxanna all she was giving him was reassurance that Ellen was safe (Not that he would just take her word for it) but that could easily be her fathers words coming out of her mouth. Anyone would be a fool to take that chance “How do I know you’re telling the truth? That you’re really not reporting everything you know about. Lying about this sort of thing is something he could easily do. How can I trust you??

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana didn’t say anything to Ellen's words about how she knew what she did was not sensible but that she had found it fun. Even addicting later on. Now I know why they wanted me to keep an eye on her. Roxana thought to herself, things going past the whole just being told to protect Ellen. Her organization did do just the whole just simply protecting someone, but with this specific mission that Rox's was on she was doing much more than just protecting her targets. She was observing them, learning about them, and reporting back to her organization the things she found out. It was most certainly an invasion of privacy and in a way her targets were more like test subject, minus having test run on them. At least no test had been run on them yet, but Roxana figured it was only a matter of time before she would be asked to do certain things in order to get a certain response out of her targets.

She already did that now on her own but that was docile compared to what her organization would order her to do in order to get a reaction out of her targets. "There are other ways to relieve stress, but I'm sure you already know that." Roxana pointed out and said nothing more on that. Leaving it to Ellen to piece that together however she wanted to. Still, she made a mental note to report in that Ellen no longer found it as fun to do what she did with her power. Roxana wondered how long that would last and if her change in thinking was due to almost dying. Maybe the other girl would now seek to better relationships after her near death experience. If Rox knew Ellen would have screamed she would have been quick to cover the girl’s mouth and keep her silent. She did not need attention to be drawn to them and she certainly didn't feel like lunging at an injured and healing girl.

A question was asked then, one that caused Roxana to look confused for a moment until Ellen explained. Bringing up the incident and the kind of guy that her father was. Roxana certainly knew the kind of guy Mr. Banks was and how he was not good for Ellen and how he could damage the girl past the point that the organization could end up losing an important target, which was not acceptable. "There are more powerful people then your father. They didn't want me dead but I was punished for my failure and your father does not actually know who I am." Roxana informed Ellen, being honest once more and didn't feel the need to hide such things. She didn't of course go into detail how she was punished but if Ellen wanted to know and asked, she would tell the other girl. She didn't feel the need to go into such things, even less so with a girl that had practically died where Roxana had just been beaten pretty badly. The next question had Roxana smirking, a smirk that she could not help and that it just slipped out as sly and a little bit colder part of her slipped out.

"I have not reason to lie to you. If I didn't want you to know something then I would say just that. I also like to point out that your father hired a body guard to protect you but I do more than that and the only reports your father gets is just on your overall condition and health." Roxana answered and then rose to her feet, moving closer to Ellen, placing her hands on the bed and leaning in a little more to speak in a whispered tone. "If I was reporting everything to your father, then he would know about your interactions with members of the same sex." Roxana whisper to the other girl, keeping her tone hushed so only Ellen would hear her. She figured that was good enough proof that she was not lying about all that she had told the other girl.