[Elena's got many faces for many reasons. Many being used for various situations. But that face was reserved for only when she was really feeling frustrated. It was actually a bit of a shame Rick didn't catch her on her more positive and energetic days.]

I'm fine, really. Just getting re-oriented to the Tower after an unexpected absence. [In every sense of the word. Last time the Tower wasn't quite as cold, her mind not as filled with curiosity on numerous subjects well past her pay-grade. Motioning for him to sit near her, at whatever distance he was comfortable with, she closed the book and turned it towards him. The cover read: Chemistry for Dummies.]

Trying to refresh my schooling before I hit the bigger concepts.