Elijah rose a brow at the snort and smiled weakly. She seemed alright at least even though she wouldn't tell him what had happened to come to his door at such an hour. He nodded slightly to her as she assured him she was fine for the night.

"Well, you and the kids can take my bed. I will take the sofa. No need for you all to be so crowded. You look like you could use a good rest." He tried to help her feel welcoming, though he knew he should be worried about her wanting to stretch those days, but he'd start to work on trying to find her a place if she had just finally been kicked out. He perhaps could try to help her find a job as well.

"Ah.. you don't need to be nice to me, Ruth. I know it's hideous. And I don't know what you mean about scaring you away. I am not trying to scare anyone." He laughed weakly even though he knew quite well what she meant, it was a far safer option to play innocent. "I'll wake you in the morning for breakfast if you want. Otherwise i'll just leave out the meal for you all while I go to work. Are you sure you'll be alright. That looks like it must have really hurt." He wanted to know who did it, but was sure she wouldn't tell.