Echo Enderson

Echo! Hey, I- oh, oh sorry are you busy? [Ingrid stops only a step away from where Echo was sitting down, bitting down on her bottom lip as her eyes peer over to see what the woman was drawing] Oh…you miss him a lot huh? I know what that’s like, I mean the Altair boys, both are just so charming right? [She smiles warmly, sitting down beside Echo and fiddling with the ends of her hair] I miss Isaac a lot too…and Leo. I haven’t seen them in about a week, Hearst has been so…strict and awful. 

(Snapping out of her thoughts, Echo looks up at Ingrid and gives her a small smile) Hey Ingrid. No, I'm not. I was just killing some time, drawing. (Her eyes drift to her sketch as Ingrid mentions it and she gives a sheepish smile) Yeah, I do. I mean, I still get to see him every now and then, but it's never the same as the little routine we had before I came here (she looks up at the other girl, closing her sketchbook). There's something about them, yes (she chuckles a bit). You've seen them lately? Last time I dropped by there Leo asked me about you. Obviously Isaac did too, but you know, it seems Leo has warmed up to you a lot (she smiles).

[Out of the corner of her eye, Amanda could see a figure lingering by the entrance. It didn’t alarm Amanda or give her any reason to stop sooner than intended. She finished out the tune, and smiled towards the girl who stood by the entrance] Thank you. [Amanda smiled at her warmly, looking back down towards the keys] Do you play? 

(Slipping her mobile into her pocket, she decides to call Ivan in a little while. Echo returns the smile and shakes her head lightly) No. My artistic skills don't branch out to music, I'm afraid (she says with a light chuckle). You play really well. Have you been doing it for long? (She takes a couple of steps forward and stretches out her hand) I'm Echo, by the way (Here was to hoping the blonde wouldn't mock her for her odd name as so often happened when she introduced herself to others).

[ Sitting comfortably at the piano, Amanda’s fingers ran smoothly over the keys. Beautiful music, a melody of her own creation, filled the silence of the room and the surrounding hallways. She found herself in this very spot hours upon hours everyday. The familiarity of the piano made her feel safe and at home. Here, she could slow down and feel normal…which is all she’s ever wanted. ] 

(Calling Ivan was something she always had to do in secret. When Eleanor was in the dorm, Echo had to sneak out to one of the empty classrooms or go to the gardens to make the call. With her mobile in hand, she was peeking from one room to the next to find an empty one. She lingers by the door when she sees the blonde playing the piano, her fingers producing a rather beautiful melody was she ran them over the keys) That was pretty (she says with a light smile once the sound ended).

Other peoples. Like from another time period or something. [For a moment she’s silent until she laughs a little] That’s kind of impossible right? Right. [She shakes it off, nodding a bit as she smiles at Echo] Yeah! It’s actually really great to have Mr. Wainlight, he’s a bit grumpy but I think I’m growing on him. I’ve developed a new part of my ability and I’d like to focus on that more but we’ll see. [She raises an eyebrow] Oh with the um, mob family? Wow…hopefully nothing too bad or dangerous. I know you’d like to keep Ivan in one piece just as I would Isaac. [Echo’s comment makes her stop dead in her tracks] Wait…he went to Italy? [Why…why would he go back unless maybe…] Do you um, do you think it has something to do with his ex-girlfriend?

Another... time period? (she asks with raised eyebrows, clearly confused by that statement) Can you do that? Like telepathic time-tavel? I don't know what the actual term for that is, sorry (she smiles lightly. It sounded interesting, though, and very handy as well, to be able to access people's thoughts from other time, their memories, not just what they thought in the present). I haven't had the chance to meet him, but I think I've seen him around the school. (She nods to confirm it, the mod family was a.k.a the Amatore family) I don't exactly what he's doing, he just locks himself up to work. Must be something serious, but I hope it's nothing too risky... Yeah, I don't think I'll ever get used to knowing those two risk their lives so much on their work... (Ingrid would understand that soon enough, since Isaac and her were growing closer to each other. And the fact that she knew about his kid and the mob thing spoke volumes about how much Isaac trusted this girl). Honestly, I have no idea, Ingrid. Ivan didn't say... but Isaac's not like that, I mean... (she trails off, unsure of what to say) Isaac wouldn't go back to Carla just like that... Even less now that he's found you (she rolls her lips) Maybe he went back for something with the Amatores, that's the only reason he's gone back to Italy in the past years (she tries to reassure Ingrid, because at least that was what Ivan had told her. Even if Isaac went to Italy, he never went to see Carla).

Huh? Oh! Hey Echo, I um…yeah I’m um, I’m fine I just…strange thoughts are going on and it’s weird I’m not sure what to make of them. I thought maybe I should talk with Mr. Wainlight about it, he’s my trainer because of the mind ability….um, how’s Ivan? Have you seen Isaac at all too? We haven’t talked in a bit, I’m just wondering…

Strange thoughts in your head or other people's heads? (she asks with a light smile, because with a mind reader one could never know). That's great, that you have someone that can coach you with your ability. It's going good, I hope (If someone knew what it was like to deal with a power on your own and then having someone to finally show you the way, it was her. So she was glad to hear Ingrid had someone there for her). He's okay, working a lot on something the Amatores asked him to do, apparently. I actually just came back from the apartment (she shakes her head lightly) I didn't see Isaac. I though he'd told you, but he flew to Italy this morning. I don't know what's up with that, but Ivan said it was an emergency.

No, no this isn't adding up right...

(Walking back in the direction of the store where she and Jon had agreed to meet to go back to the asylum, she spotted a familiar face). Ingrid? (She immediately notices there was something a little off about the girl, who usually was more upbeat and smiley. She seemed concerned about something) Hey, are you alright?

Good. [He smiles back at her, quite pleased with her decision. Surprised by his girlfriend and now she was staying the night. It was actually a pretty damn good day now that he’d actually have some company in his bed tonight; or rather their bed] Hey, hey, hey, shhh. No hay nada que lo siento por. I love you, which means I’ve signed up for your crazy antics as much as you have mine. I understand why you’re doing this so don’t feel sorry, darling. [There truly wasn’t a single thing Echo should be sorry for. Ivan knew exactly what he was getting into just as she did with him. Echo was an S Gene and this school, while dangerous and corrupt, was not only training her ability but letting her help her friends as well] No dear, it’s alright. But you are missing out on my runs. I come back all sweaty, completely high on energy and I’ve really got nothing to put it towards so you’re clearly missing out. [Ivan jokes lightly, putting his hand around her waist as he kissed her. His hand moves up and down her back while the other rests on the counter top beside them. He shrugs lightly, shaking his head as he even chuckles a bit] Isaac hasn’t gotten the balls to tell her yet, or so I haven’t heard if he has, but that girl definitely has fallen for my asshole of a cousin. She’s a great girl, good for him I’d even say. Did you know she actually makes him smile? Isaac, smiling, fucking ridiculous but it’s true. And he hasn’t been with someone since Carla. [He nods] Hm, she knows. She’s a mind reader remember? Ingrid always knows, just doesn’t say anything sometimes to be kind. Actually, she took it rather well. But…she was there during that incident I called about the one week…with Monica and the cartel. [He turns to give her his signature smirk as he gets out a cutting board and knife, taking some of the vegetables from the bag and begins to chop them up] What can I say, I’m good at what I do. It’s no longer as dangerous as it seems. 

(She grins at him, glad to see him smile. She'd missed seeing him do that. Despite his words she did feel guilty for leaving him, even if it was for a good reason. She hadn't left him per se, but going to St. Mary's meant being away for indefinite periods of time without contact and without seeing him). Hey let me say I'm sorry, okay? I'm not going to back out now that I'm there, but... I'm sorry I took this decision without talking about it with you first. I mean, I didn't really give you a choice. It was a selfish thing to do, Ivan. So yeah, I'm sorry you have to put up with these antics of mine (she manages to say with a small chuckle, looking lovingly at him. Her hand moves up to his cheek, letting her fingers trace his skin tenderly. She'd missed touching him, feeling his warm skin under her fingertips. Even more so because ever since the beginning they'd been very prone to reassure each other and show affection through touch. A caress, a kiss, holding hands... it was such an inherent part of their relationship and not having that now that she as away had turned out to be harder than she'd anticipated). Oh you're missing out my training sessions (she replies with a raised eyebrow, giving him a light smirk) I'm more fit now (she says in a low voice, moving close to him, close enough to feel his breath on her lips). Hey, give them time. You're not one to talk about telling that sort of thing. I found out by accident, remember? (she pokes his chest as she talks. She chuckles a little when Ivan makes sure to point out that Ingrid made Isaac smile. He could smile and did it more often than Ivan gave him credit for, but still, it was nice that the girl made him happy). Wait- what? She wasn't hurt during it, right? (her voice was clearly marked by concern. She hadn't seen any injuries on Ingrid after Ivan let her know of the attack the day it happened so she probably wasn't injured). I know you're excellent at what you do, Ivan, but it's never going to stop being dangerous...

Hm if we do that, then you won’t be leaving. [He accepts her kiss gladly, running his thumb across her cheek before moving a piece of her hair behind her ear. Seeing her at the wedding had been amazing since he missed her more than he’d like to lead on. Of course he had to be a man about it, but Isaac even told him he was being depressing. He’d been going for runs more often even] I know, I know. [He sighs, moving his face in her hands so he kisses her skin] If you stay for the night I’d take it. Any sort of contact, time, I’ll take it. [He smiles lightly, kissing her again] Nothing really. Isaac’s got himself a girlfriend for sure, her name’s Ingrid Blackwood, goes to your school? She was at the wedding too. And we’ve had some jobs on the side, nothing too dangerous so don’t worry. 

(She rolls her lips for a moment, looking at him without a word. She had to choose what to do. Hopefully Jon and Quinn could help her sneak back into the asylum in the morning, because she definitely didn't want to just stay here with Ivan for just a few hours. She smiles at him, having made her decision) I won't be leaving, then. (Even something as simple as having him brush her hair away the way he just did was enough to give her that fluttery sensation in her chest. She missed his touch, and it had been so long since he'd last done that. It was a lovely sensation, to have his fingers brush against her cheek in the process). I'm sorry, Ivan. You shouldn't have to wait and see when I'll be able to show up... (she says in a low tone, because she felt somewhat guilty of having put him in this situation. It was almost as if she'd asked him to put their relationship on hold and expect him to be okay with it) I wish I could give you more time than just one night (she tells him as she reaches for his hand, moving to stand close to him again. When he kisses her again, she wraps her arms around his neck to return the kiss, not letting him move away too much once their lips part). I saw them at the wedding, but I didn't know things were that uh- serious between them. Ingrid is such a nice girl, Isaac picked a good one. Wait, does she... does she know what you two do for a living? (she asks with a mildly worried expression. She remembered how it had been like when she found out that Ivan was a hitman. That night was still burnt in her memory as a pretty traumatic evening for so many reasons... Eventually things between them turned out okay, anyway. Way better than just okay). You always say it's nothing too dangerous (she replies with a teasing tone, tilting her head a bit to the side. In her opinion, everything the Altair cousins did was dangerous).

Well I hate surprises but any surprise that has to do with you in this house or in our bed, I’ll gladly accept. [He grins as if he’s the happiest man in the world, which it felt he was right now with her here, and he couldn’t imagine actually letting her leave. Peppering her skin with kisses, he nuzzles into her neck, letting him take in the way her skin felt against his, the way she smelled…he really missed that] I’m tempting you. I don’t think I can let you go now. [He sighs, staying close to her a moment more before he lets her go to put the groceries away] Are you hungry? I was going to make dinner.

Is that a not so subtle way to hint we should move this surprise to the bedroom? (she asks with a playful smile before she leans close to kiss him again. Damn, she'd missed this man a lot. Seeing him at the wedding had been great, but it wasn't the same as being alone with him and being back at the apartment she'd learned to call home before she moved out. She chuckles when he continues to place various kisses on her skin). I can only stay for a while, Ivan (she says with a small smile, still holding his face in her hands) I might be able to stay for the night, but I have to go back before classes start tomorrow. (She holds him close as well, giving him a quick kiss before they let go of each other). Actually, I am. And I've missed your cooking (she says with a bright smile, because the food at St. Mary's didn't compare to the things that Ivan knew how to cook). So what have I missed from the outside world lately? Anything interesting you've been up to? (she asks with a soft chuckle as she helps him put the the groceries away).

Isaac, soy a casa! [Ivan calls out as he sighs and lifts up the four bags of groceries in his hand. He didn’t see Echo until he actually looked up from setting down the groceries] Echo? Mi amor ¿qué estás haciendo? [“My love what are you doing here?” A small laugh escapes him as he goes to her, picking her up and swinging her around before he holds her close] I wasn’t expecting you. [He mutters, pressing his lips to hers a couple times before he presses his head rests against hers] You should just move back in. I miss you.

(Echo was halfway done with writing the note to Ivan when she heard him call out. She grins at the sight of him, quickly making her way to him). Te quería ver ("I wanted to see you" she replies in Spanish, making use of the few words she knew. She'd gotten better at the language, but she couldn't ellaborate very extensive phrases yet, even less now that she didn't have her partner to practice the language with). That's idea of a surprise, that they're unexpected (she replies with a chuckle as he picks her up and she holds him close. Her hands move to the sides of his face when he kisses her, and she eagerly returns all those kisses). Don't tempt me, I might (she says half-joking, because she honestly wanted to come back to him, but she'd made a lot of progress at St. Mary's already, it would be a waste to just quit now).

You should tell him I really owe him one as well, for getting my girl out of there and keeping her safe. I’m worried about you there you know. What if your uncle caught wind of it? [He finally asks, this question had been eating at him for a while now. Because while he was so happy that she could finally learn how to control her ability and get better sense of it, he didn’t think going to St. Mary’s was her best bet what with her uncle hating them and whatnot. Her and Isaac’s safety were always top priority and right now one of them was compromised. Possibly Isaac next if he wasn’t too careful with that girl he liked so much…] Did I tell you Isaac met someone? A girl nonetheless. Like, she’s been over a lot and after the attack they went on a date or something. I don’t even know, they’re probably dancing out it like we did. [He smirks at the last part, raising an eyebrow at her as he remembers when they first met. From there to now it seemed sort of like the unlikely had become a reality. Ivan never thought he’d fall in love again after Monica. But with Echo it had been so easy to] 

I know you do, but it's not that bad. And Jon is taking this 'big brother' thing very serious (she says with a little laugh. The mention of her uncle makes her go a bit serious and she meets his eyes) My uncle thinks the same thing my mom and dad do: I'm here studying medicine. I mean, there's really no reason for him to know more. We never were that close, you know that, and in 2012 he barely knew who I was. I don't think he's too concerned about what's going on with my life (she tells him in the most reassuring way that she can. She also worried about her uncle and what he could be up to to attack the S Gene carriers, people like her... But there was also the part of her that still wanted some form of payback for the events of 2014 even if they hadn't even happened yet. Ivan wanted that too, she knew that because he hadn't let go of his hatred towards Frederick Knight). What? (She asks with a shocked expression and a smile) How did Isaac even meet someone, he's like a hermit. Like a grumpy, soft-hearted hermit (she says with a chuckle, because after all this time she'd managed to get past the grumpy layer of the youngest Altair, but she couldn't even imagine who the girl he'd met was and what kind of magical power did she have to have gone past Isaac's wall). I hope they're not as stupid about it as we were (she says with a soft smile, remembering all the detours the two of them had taken before getting to where they were, to be the couple they were now). Hey I don't know if I mentioned it before, but Jon and Quinn are getting married. And I get to take a date to the wedding (she says with a smile, slipping the wedding invitation out of her purse to give it to him) Please tell me you're not working that day.

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No, I actually wanted to ask you a question. About the wedding (she replies with a light smile, her voice turning quieter at those last words, since Jon and Quinn's wedding was supposed to stay a secret to most people in the asylum). I'm Echo. I'm a close friend of Jon's (she explains, since her and Serena hadn't really had any interaction so far, and with Echo being relatively new around here, it wouldn't surprise her at all if the redhead had no idea who the hell she was). It's just that Quinn said she might have forgotten to add my boyfriend to the guest list... She told me to talk to you about it. So is Isaac Altair on the list?