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"Thanks, pal," he replied, beaming as she congratulated him and asked how he was doing in his new role. "It's kind of weird -- I mean, I didn't expect it at all. It's...surreal. But I want to live up to Peregrine and Fox's expectations," he continued, speaking slowly as he sorted out his thoughts. He hadn't really talked to anyone about the promotion yet, but it would take some getting used to.

Somnia then took the conversation in a different direction and apologized for the way she had acted after falling into the frozen lake. Elwood smirked. "Oh, you mean you're sorry for thinking that I was a dirty traitor who tried to drown you?" he said with a chuckle, reflecting on the situation. He hadn't seen the humor in it until afterward, once he was sure that Somnia was okay and that she was going to recover. Ashton had taken good care of her. "Are you sure you should be apologizing? I mean, maybe it was all part of my plan..." he quipped, tilting his head at her. If he had fingers, he would have drummed them together evilly.