He didn't know how many days it had been. The man had come to peace with the fact that he was probably going to die here. He didn't dare venture outside of the house, because out there, he wouldn't be able to find his way. Because of that, he had been staying within the walls of the Wyndham estate, although there was a corpse in one of the rooms. Elliot had been able to feed himself with scraps from the kitchen, but didn't know how much longer he would be able to do that before they ran out. Apparently Levi didn't really have personnel that came to clean up the place, so it was just the blind man and the dead man in the house.

Apparently the front door had been open all this time. Elliot hadn't been able to notice it, because he was now blind. He didn't know if he would regain his eyesight once the wounds healed, but somehow he doubted it, because he had been without care for most definitely a couple of days now. The man had been in the kitchen when he heard a voice in the house. It almost gave him a heart attack, because he thought they were back. His other senses hadn't adapted yet to him being blind, so his hearing wasn't better than it used to be. Perhaps that would still come, though.

Elliot kept himself upright by holding his hands against the walls as he made his way over to where he know the body was. It wouldn't be a pretty sight for the visitor, because a body started to rot quickly in open air like this. Luckily for Elliot, he couldn't even see it. He felt his way around the corner that was the open doorframe, and moved his head around, as if it would help him see where someone was in the room. "Who are you?" he asked, holding onto the doorframe so he would know where he was. If he was standing in the middle of the room, he wouldn't be able to find his way so quickly. "I'm sorry, Levi is dead. They- they were here. Honora and Hiram. They killed him, they blinded me, they're looking for Quinton Featherton."

Because Annabeth had left the ball early, and Elliot hadn't been there, they wouldn't know how the ball had ended. The last thing Annabeth would have seen before leaving, was that Honora and Quinton were dancing, but they wouldn't know what had happened after that. "Please, help me", he would say before sliding down the doorframe. Maybe he would survive after all. Someone had found him. His eyes were red and swollen, definitely infected, but not life threatening. He hoped this woman could get him to safety, or a doctor.

Annabeth ran a hand over Levi face, he was dead. "You are at peace now my friend. " Annabeth knew since the death of Luna he had been struggling mentally, on top of losing all of his family he had nobody left but Annabeth. When the man explained that Honora and Hiram did this, it shocked her that Honora did this, Hiram yes she could see him killing for fun. A part of her wanted to know what happened at the ball however she was in the nude when she left trying to protect Florina from that redhead monster,

Annabeth walked over to Mr Moore taking his hand if he let her, giving it a reassuring squeeze before wrapping her arm around his waist to support him. She needs to be strong for both of them, he clearly needs help. "Mr Moore, it me Countess Porter. Let's get you cleaned up and feed." She tries to help him out of the house.

A part of her doesn't want to know the details, but she needs to if she going to give a detail to Tybalt.

Elliot could hear footsteps approaching, but he couldn't judge correctly how far or near they were yet, so his body twitched when the woman took his hand. Her footsteps had sounded soft, and her hand was soft as well, so before she said her name, he knew that he would be safe with her. When she did say her name, he had to think a moment before realising he had met her as Lady Andino. He remembered hearing about her infidelity and her divorce, but didn't judge her for it. If your husband was boring, you needed a distraction. She had her fun, but that Gifted man had not protected her from the backlash she got for it. He was pathetic.

"Lady Porter", he said breathily, feeling tears streaming down his cheeks. He was saved. Annabeth would take care of him. She was kind. He would lean against her and wrap an arm around her shoulders to support himself as she brought him into the house.

"They came to see me at my club", he said, words barely able to find their way off his tongue. Speaking was exhausting. "They wanted to know about Quinton. Honora forced herself into my head. I followed them here. Honora got into Levi's mind. I stabbed Hiram. He blinded me and killed Levi." The tears kept streaming, but he didn't sob.

It broke Annabeth a bit to see a man to cry it took bravery to do that. She led Elliot to the kitchen as she listened to Elliot explain. Hiram killed Levi and blinded Elliot. "You are safe now. you did an honourable thing." Her voice was kind. She leads him to a chair slowly guiding him to sit down. As soon as she was certain he was sat, she ran a thumb across his cheek to clear away the tears. "I am just going to the carriage to bring some food i brought and going to go through the rooms to look for some clean clothes. Will you be okay?" She wanted to make sure he was okay before going too far, she want to make sure he okay.

After these last few days, in darkness and isolation, Annabeth's kind words were heartwarming, and they truly made Elliot feel like life was worth it again. She said it had been honourable of him to try to harm Hiram, and to follow them here. He wasn't so sure himself, though. He had been trying to murder Hiram because he was a Gifted, but also for everything he had done with said Gift.

Annabeth made sure he was seated and wiped his cheeks clean. The soft touch made him shiver, but not out of fear. No, he felt safer than he had ever felt before. "I am so glad you're here, Lady Porter", he said, lifting his hand to take hers into his and squeeze it. "I would have died here without you. Yes, I will be fine while you're away." He would wait right there for Annabeth to return.

While she was gone, he would be afraid for a moment that she wouldn't return.

Annabeth Squeezed his hands back."I am happy you didn't die." She smiled even though she know he couldn't see it, she hoped he could feel that those words were true. "I will be back as soon as I can."

She stood up as quickly as she could get the food from the carriage and then she went to her ex-husband's Hugh's room and looked through the clothes. Taking a deep breath she hadn't been in this room for years but she remembered she had a man who needed her to be brave and she go and got a few selections of clothes and headed back to the kitchen. "I am back, so I got some clothes and some food. I got some sandwiches, some food for some cooked meals which I more then happy cook for you if you want, if you want hot food?" She explained.

While she was away, he sat on the chair without moving. The fact that he survived must mean something. It wasn't his time to die yet. He still had things to do, to achieve. He needed to make things right. One of those things was making sure the Gifted would pay for their crimes against the normal people of Lorendale. He hadn't discussed it with Annabeth, but he felt anger for her situation as well. Remiel had done nothing to protect her from the backlash. He had not been a man. He had left Annabeth to suffer for her mistake of sleeping with him, while he had been just as much of an active participant. There were no good Gifted. None of them could be trusted. None.

Elliot was started when Annabeth entered the room again, because he had been lost in thought. "Thank you", he said. "I- sandwiches will do for now. I would love a warm meal, but I don't want to stay in this house any longer." He stared at his hands, although he couldn't see them. "Do you think we could go to my home?" If she could get him there, he would feel much safer.

Annabeth smiled as she put the basket down and pulled out some ingredients. Making a Quick Sandwich for him, walking over to him. Kneeling sits on the chair beside him "Eat this first, please. I don't want you to pass out of hunger on me and we can go home." She would wait until Elliot offered his hand and placed a Ham sandwich in his hand. She was not the strongest of women so she want Elliot to at least something before moving.

The weak man nodded, holding out his hand for the sandwich and when he felt it in his hand, he moved it towards his mouth. It tasted amazing after the leftovers he had been eating the last couple of days. He tried to pace himself, but ended up eating it pretty quickly. "I can't believe Honora joined the Eldouir", he said in between bites, testing the waters. He was in fact very surprised by it. The Allemeades were this big peaceful family right? What was she doing with the Eldouir?

Elliot must be hungry because of how fast he eats the sandwich. She will get him home, and make sure he has enough food. "I am shocked as well that she did. A part of me believes that Hiram must have tricked her, used his gift on her." Standing up. "Can you stand up?" She asked him more if he felt strong enough to stand by himself or wanted her to help. Either way, she was there to help him.

Annabeth is willing to be a listening ear for Elliot she doesn't want him to feel alone. "You ready to go home?" She asked

"Is he capable of doing that?" He didn't know what that Eldouir was capable of doing with his Gift. "I'm- I'm confused, though. Ho ora was wearing a collar, but could use her Gift." He hadn't thought as far as the sister ring being on Honora's finger, because he didn't know much about the enchantments of the collars. "I'm sorry for unloading this all on you. I just can't believe it. I was an advocate for the Gifted, I helped Ikisina, but-". He couldn't finish the sentence and choked on the tears, a lump in his throat. So he decided to stand, so they could go home. He placed a hand on her arm though, so he didn't feel as lost. He felt safer when having a hand on the wall. The middle of a room was scary. He had no idea how far he was from walls and doors then, and he was afraid he wouldn't find his way in that position. "Yes, please, let's go home."

Annabeth listened when he was choking, she placed a hand on his arm "Offload all you need. Mr Moore, you experience a lot. Take your time, sometimes it take time for your brain to process this situation. I know all too well." She explained Trying to be as supportive as she could. When he placed a hand on her arm she placed a hand on top of his hand as she slowly walked towards her carriage. She could sense he was scared. "I am right by your side. I won't be leaving you anytime soon."

After some time they arrived at his estate and Annabeth helped him out of the carriage. She informed the driver that she will be here for a bit as she wanted to make sure Elliot was okay and she think it was best for Elliot have a familiar voice by his side for a bit.  leading the war to his door and knocked on his door hoping that the staff opens the door soon. "I am willing to stay as long as you need me." She would need to make sure that her daughter okay at the same time.

He didn't know how yet, but he would make sure to repay Annabeth for her kindness. He would find a way to shower her with gifts and gratitude until the end of his days. Without her, his days would have come to an end soon. He would have died next to Levi, and nobody would ever know what had happened to them. Maybe they would assume it was a crime of passion. A murder suicide. He didn't even want to think about it.

They arrived at Elliot's estate and Annabeth knocked on the door. It wouldn't take long before Vern would open the door. The old butler would cover his mouth and make a shocked sound. "Lord Moore! Oh my, what has happened?!" He would open the door further and usher Annabeth and Elliot inside.

"I will tell you later. Please get my best bottle of wine from the cellar and bring it to the salon." He was familiar with his own house, so he would know how to get to the salon. Elliot would tell Annabeth how to get there and walk there with her.

"Thank you, Lady Porter. I don't want to keep you, but if you could stay a little while, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't want to be alone right now."

Vern would return with wine and two glasses, pouring them for Annabeth and Elliot. Elliot couldn't see, but even if he had been able to, he wouldn't judge Vern when the butler filled a third glass for himself. The man was in shock. He left them alone after.