All three of the girls looked shocked at least the smallest bit when Ethan had actually bothered standing up for Elizabeth, even if it was just a bit. Elizabeth's gaze immediately practically flew to Ethan, her gaze stuck on his eyes now. But as usual it lasted for a couple moments- Mind you longer than before- before she was staring down at the table again, shifting uncomfortably in her seat.<br/><br/>Both Ruby and Ericka looked appalled that Ethan had stood up for her, though it might've been a bit towards his eyes at the same time. "What?" Ruby questioned in her slight momentary shock. "My outfit is<span style="font-style: italic">not</span>wasted. At least I<span style="font-style: italic">talk</span>to people. And even if I didn't, I at least know how to make myself look at least the slightest bit appealing to the eyes." Ruby insisted with just as much mockery towards Elizabeth as there had been from the start. "And in no ways am I a snake charmer!" She added a moment later, now placing her hands on her hips, looking to Ethan again. "I simply know how to use my words." Her nose was stuck up for this, giving the look as though she obviously thought she was better than everyone.<br/><br/>Ericka was obviously trying to keep back a snicker at this point. "Ruby, Ruby, Ruby." She said in a tsk tone, shaking her head a bit while behind Elizabeth, placing her hands on her shoulders lightly while leaning forward a bit to get a better look over at Ethan for a moment. "Really, you've got to try and be nicer. You never know when you might just<span style="font-style: italic">break</span>such a...<span style="font-style: italic">Special</span>person."<br/><br/>Elizabeth stayed silent through it all still, trying to decide whose words hurt worse- Ruby's or Ericka's. But then again maybe they both hurt just as equally. Every inch of her was yelling at her to just get up and leave, just get up and leave. But she knew she couldn't, she wasn't even brave enough to do that much.