Pearl
*Ellaine giggled slightly, a deep red hue began forming across her fair cheeks as she was complimented. It wasn't frequent that this happened from men, really this was one of the first ever times someone aside from her close family and friends have ever complimented her appearance ever. Quickly Ellaine felt her face growing harder and immediately she would cover her face and quicker her pace of walking* "A-Ah! Th-Th-Thank you fo-for the complime-ment Mister Lucien!" *She shouted out before quickly taking a number of deep breaths to calm herself down. After a while she would eventually return to normal. She'd stop her walking for a moment thinking about where they just came from and if they were going the correct way before confidently taking a left, striding like she knew every nook and cranny of the city.*

*For a blind person it was very important to focus on memory and sounds to not go into any danger, if Lucien was still watching her he would notice the subtle movements she does focusing on certain directions in order to avoid any incoming carts or people that would otherwise be in the way. Moving preemptively before they can even get near her* "Don't worry I simply call everyone Mister or Miss, it was one of the things my master taught me as more of a sign of politeness and respect more than anything. You should always respect everyone you meet unless they do you wrong as she always said and even if they do wrong there's no need to step down to their level! Her words had always stuck with me growing up so now I just follow that."*Ellaine said with a happily smile now reminiscing about her Master Valora. It always seemed like whenever she talks about someone she knows she instantly becomes happy and joyful!*

"I'm so happy that you've heard such nice things about the orphanage. It makes all the work that we've done worth it just to know that we're being talked about in a good light. A lot of orphanages have a bad reputation of leaving their children without proper care or abandoning them. That's what we want to put a stop to, one of my close friends Kyuu when she was young had to run away to the wilds due to her not being treated right and it was horrible what happened to her but now she has a bad perception of orphanages. I meanwhile was taken in lovingly by my caretakers so I know how amazing people like them can be, if it weren't for the orphanage there might have not been a me here so really I'm just repaying them back. I know it sounds very cheesy but I do honestly believe that kindness should always be spread in the world, evil only begets more evil, pain begets pain. Everyone should attempt to break their cycle rather than continue it." *Ellaine's smile and demeanor turned from happy to determined as she spoke about her philosophy. It was clear that she had quite an intense opinion on things such as that which made her fist clench slightly and her posture to be more... Firm?*

*Her head cocked slightly when he began talking about nobility and honor, something that she rarely thought about in her day to day life. It sounded something that Kyuu would have an opinion about. Do all warriors care this much about honor? What's honorable and what isn't? Cause it really seems that way, at least from all of the people she's met but she'd rather not make any generalizations* "I've never really thought much about honor or nobility like you have but listening to it right now, it does make sense although I feel like you're glorifying my work a lot. I just do what I think is right and what fits my philosophies that's all and I honestly doubt you're 'much less exalted' if you have that kind of beliefs that not many people do. I doubt you're but a mere commoner... And if you are! Why does it matter? Does status really matter when in the end we're all the same anyways?"

"Yes you are interesting though! Why would I ever be repulsed by someone like you? From what I've known of you, you seem very sweet and nice not something I'd be repulsed by" *When mentioning Kyuu she looked towards him, her walk slowing down as she did, they were nearing the orphanage, this whole talk they had seemed to fill in the gaps or travelling which made it a lot more interesting, although she feared that once they actually get there then they wouldn't have anything more to talk about!*

"Kyuu? It is a slightly strange name, she isn't from Salvainia so she doesn't really have more of a Salvainian name like us. Honestly I'm not sure where she's from, but yes I do like them alot! They're one of my closest friends quite mischievous and playful but also very wise. She's very old because she's an oriate and apparently her kind live for thousands of years so for her times like these are but a moment. Times like those are where we usually but heads but she's always been very nice to me so I can't really complain." *It was strange for Ellaine, she felt so calm and alright talking to this man. Like she was fine telling him about her whole life story, like she's known this man for her whole life... It was strange and slightly unnatural for a usually reserved person like her. She's told so much but maybe she's just overthinking it? After all this man seems so nice!
Ernest
Lucien smirked at her reaction. He followed her the whole time, listening closely to what she said. The slight wind in the air would blow his hood, its edges dancing in a wave-like motion. He gazed at the lively street ahead. The light of it made him want to look at the sun and enjoy its radiance. Such an option was, however, no longer available to him. That reminded him of another price he had to pay to do what he wished to. *"Don't worry about it."* He said silently after her nervous expression of gratitude. His tone was gloomy, all of a sudden, despite his attempts to prevent it from being so.

He furrowed his brows slightly as she explained, curious of her ideology on the topic. *"Hm. I see. That is indeed a kind approach to life. I wonder if it is the most practical, however. As much as me and you would not like it, people of all sorts exist. Sometimes, not getting down on someone's level means letting them kill you. I wonder if that's the only way to keep your hands clean..."* He muttered, showing that he himself truly cared about the theory. *"Maybe I'm just trying to generalize specific cases, anyways."* At that moment, Ellaine could sense it.

An outburst, a faint one. Grave and frigid aura empowered Lucien's hand, which launched forth. A muffled thump followed. If she cared to look, he had caught a stick - stopping it from hitting her. Its source, if she turned to see, would be a child - on the ground. Before it stood another, which swung a branch left and right with a wide grin. *"Haha! I have defeated you, foul beast! The world is now rid of vampires!"* The kid tried its best to look like a knight. Lucien chuckled and approached them. At first the two backed off, yet that changed once he moved. The elf kneeled next to the one on the ground, giving them the stick.
*"The fight is only over when you let go of your sword, young master."* Lucien said, smiling warmly. He helped the 'young vampire' up and finally returned to Ellaine's side.

He nodded at her excitement. *"Indeed. Good word about your orphanage reaches every corner. Ah, so that is your story? You are giving the love you received in the first place. Sounds almost unbelievable, was I not here to see what you are like of course. Ah, so this 'Kyuu' person had a similar fate? Interesting... Ellaine, please, you do not sound cheesy. I wonder if I agree with your stance, however..."* He muttered, diving deep in thought for a few moments. *"I don't know if I'm ready to sacrifice myself in the name of principles. It's... Too hard to do so, you know. What you do, what people of your kind do. I doubt I would stop myself from killing if it saved my friends, even if the victim was innocent."* He admitted with some shame in his tone.

*"That is what makes me different. I glorify you, because you spend your days worrying about children in need. I spend mine thinking how I can achieve my own goals - wondering how much I'll have to forfeit to succeed."* His tone was stern in the explanation. This was unusual for Lucien. He wouldn't speak about his ambition to anyone but close friends. It seemed that he felt relaxed around Ellaine, her knowing his secrets did not seem to bother him. **At least some of them.** *"Likewise, I'm afraid status matters. Perhaps not for me, but it does for everyone else. And if a part of that 'everyone else' is necessary for the completion of my objective, then I must play by their rules and come out the winner."*

*"You really humble me, kind Ellaine. You yourself are much sweeter than I could ever be. Perhaps if you got to know some of my other sides, you'd understand what I meant. I hope that doesn't end up happening - I don't want to leave you disappointed."* He paused and heard her out. *"I see. This Kyuu person sounds quite interesting. Perhaps some day I'll cross paths with them, and then I'll know that they are your friend."* He smiled. *"For now, however, I'll be happy to make you my friend."*
Pearl
*As the two continued on eventually Lucien would be able to the a considerably large area closed off by walls and a gate which was opened, within was a cobblestone path leading up to a large door that was to the orphanage. Three children were running about the front garden, one was a boy playing with a wooden sword, another was a girl playing with a small bow and arrow while the other child was holding a couple of books and a pencil with her. While they walked towards the orphanage Ellaine continued her conversation with Lucien noticing the shift in mood with him that made her feel slightly confused and curious.* "Oh... Okay then."

*The compliment she heard felt so genuine but it suddenly felt like he was just brushing it off... It seemed like he too wasn't much of a believer of pacifism. In stopping the cycle of pain, it was alright she knew that not everyone was going to believe her since much of the people spent their whole lives and even their livelihood in fighting others but it was still slightly saddening. Ellaine heard the sound of the branch approaching her and when she was about to try and sidestep away she would realize that Lucien had already caught it. There was only so much heightened senses could do, she guessed... She was used to children playing pretend and acting like adventurers or mercenaries. Her children did it too and whenever she told her about her quests and endeavors joy would spill forth. But she noticed the frigid aura that exuded of Lucien causing her to shiver like a ghost just passed through her. An ominous feeling began wrapping her thoughts as she forced out a chuckle hearing the tale of the two kids wanting to rid vampires... She didn't want to say anything about it but starting now she was to be more cautious with the man.*

"Yes that is my story, I truly was lucky to be cared for so lovingly in my own orphanage." *Him mentioning a scenario caused her to click her mouth however as he didn't seem to understand her philosophy* "Well the thing is Mr. Lucien that if you were to kill to save your friends what are to happen with the friends of those you killed? Is it not that they are to attempt to kill you in vengeance? And then if you were to die then they would kill your killers in vengeance? Killing only begets more killing, it is difficult but someone has to become the bigger person in the situation else the cycle would forever continue, that is the only way to break the circle of killing is to stop it." *Alot of people don't realize how horrible it is to kill! She rarely finds others who could ever share her point of view in killing, up til now she has yet to ever kill a humanoid in her life.*

"What you say Lucien in that sense were are similar, the only thing is that my own goals, the way I am to succeed in life is through my children's joy and lengthening the life of the orphanage I've spent so long to care for. I also spend my days thinking about how I can achieve my own goals, wondering how much I'll have to give to succeed its just that every single person has different goals in mind." *When Lucien mentioned these other sides Ellaine's spine shivered once more, she knew everyone had their pasts and she was afraid to know this one. A part of her wishes he was unlike her friend yet she knew that everyone in their lives has done one atrocity that they don't want anyone to know... Or worse proudly flaunt it to everyone who sees.*

"Y-Yes I'll be happy to make you mine a-as well..." *They were more or less in front of the orphanage's gates now as she could hear the children shouting about and the smell of freshly cut grass from the garden. Upon reaching there Ellaine would turn towards Lucien, there wasn't much noise or prying eyes watching them in the private land* "So... What did you want to talk about Mr. Lucien? We're here and I have my ears listening. Do you need any help with anything because I am willing to do whatever it is I can to help." *Ellaine said with a smile albeit now her words were a bit more hesitant as she thought about if it was right to help this mysterious man with his own endeavors whatever that might be.*