[It's a good while before Ellie responds. She's talked to Stephanie, and she's talked to Tess. She's not feeling any better, but she's got a hold on her emotions. That's something.]
hey. i'm ok seems like up and leaving is the cool thing to do here
ellie. the one that's been here. heard she was acting off too. joel isnt like that he'd tell us where he was going and hed never leave his pack. he's smart.
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Wanted to check in
[ Because according to Ellie's reaction, something is amiss with Joel. ]
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hey. i'm ok
seems like up and leaving is the cool thing to do here
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[ And despite the fact Physis unnerves her, she would never wish any harm to befall her. ]
all these people running off are bound to run into each other. Maybe a group of people can cut them off before they venture off any further.
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but we'll get to the bottom of it
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but don't run off after your friend, alright?
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OK but if you run into trouble turn around
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thanks for the text.
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just be careful
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