{ he's not sure how it happened. throughout the years, there has been much unsavory thrown at him and his friends. when he thought he was done with one near world-ending event, another came rolling by. he was still reeling over the fact that magic is back. at least there is some in the new world he landed.

he was being told way too much information than he'd care to gather while his mind kept reeling. he understood the important bits soon enough as he's past the hazy cloud of confusion. not that eliot isn't accustomed to all sorts of haze. there's a sense of disappointment when he tries to see if he can catch a glimpse of margo or quentin in the castle. hell, even penny would do.

when he's told about a magic portal to nocwich, he takes to it immediately. he's used to portals and lightly is reminded of the foundations in the neitherlands. the ones that lead to different worlds. hopefully it's not those. he still risks it.

eventually eliot can figure what the hell is going on. it's not as if he's not used to it. fillory put him through enough bullshit that a man dating a koala didn't phase him eventually. too bad he is without his bottomless flask. he makes sure to wave whoever's attention he can gather as he scrolls down the shops at the marketplace. }

Is there a bar around here?

{ yeah, priorities. if he fails, he follows the path leading towards the hot springs, and he stands outside of them for a moment. it's been a rush of week with his magic simmering underneath, awaiting to regrow. he might actually need a minute as he leans against the wall. it is a lot. eliot just won't admit to it as he collects himself so he can go inside. months without magic, and now it's suddenly back. }

{ it could all be a twisted joke. then again, the castle seems as real as the one in fillory. eliot cannot deny the similarities and there's a tinge to thinking about his time as high king. he tried his best, but even when he did great there were forces that set him back. when he enters the cake decorating area, all he can think is that it's a prime distraction. his eyes sparkle a little when he sees the baked goods. }

Huh. At least it's not little cakes.

{ since gods can go fuck off and all that. he hasn't had a great experience with any of them. he might roll his eyes if he sees a little cake, but for now it's cupcakes. the thing is, eliot loves to cook and baking is an extension. it's not something he revealed to many except margo. it seems lacking without her here. she'd pushed him in ways no one else has been able to, and he'd gladly hold her flower if anyone caught her wrath. instead of lamenting over it, eliot takes some of the decorating materials and sets to craft a rose over one cupcake, one that reminds him of her. he adds details that take him a few minutes and it seems lifelike from a distance by the time he's adding thorns along the sides. }

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{ if he's not wandering, eliot does end up where he was told would be his roommates. he hasn't spent much time at his bed. it's not as if he hadn't grown up with too many brothers that he had to share with and can't handle it. three other roommates is manageable even if he's beyond it. it's the reason he moved to brakebills so he didn't have to share. eliot keeps occasionally coming back to see if there's someone interesting enough to talk to. at one point, he inspects the curtains with a disproving light shake to the fabric. }

They need more color.

{ he sighs, flicking the curtain before lowering his voice. he'd seen the magic lessons around, but he's yet to try it out. of course he's eager, but... it's been a whole quest to bring it back. he decides to take a step back and tries to bring forth his discipline of telekinesis by flicking his wrist. nothing happens at first, but then the curtain budges slightly. it's weak. he seems to be restricted for now. better than having no magic, he supposes. }

ooc; throw me any scenerios. i see him in thorne i can't have two in solvunn ah. still don't know exactly from what canon point, but here we go it ain't gonna be s5 slfk. somewhere in s3 most likely. pms are open if you have any questions!!