It was a mildly terrifying prospect, a semi-official sit down with her mother, but it was necessary if they wanted to try and do things the more traditional way. Elsie doubted her mother would truly have strong objections to Tybalt as a potential suitor, but Elsie could never really be sure of be Stella's opinions on anyone really. She cared deeply for her children, that was obvious, but how far did that go on decisions like this.

"Maybe I could see you... Another night and we could draft some sort of plan." Another night, in another space where they could speak a little more freely, a little more plainly. Perhaps maybe after she was able to speak with Adella for some insight. It would have to be a carefully constructed conversation in which they had some coordinated answers for her mother.

"We'll manage, she's not as scary as I make her out to be." Elsie hoped anyway. No, they were going to be just fine, they could handle this of all things, she knew it. And well, if things went poorly, they'd have to revisit the elopement option.