Elsa, still unused to physical affection but slowly getting there, grasped Eponine's hand after only a second or two of hesitation. She allowed Eponine to lead her to a quiet place, glad to be out of the thick of the party. Parties were nice, but only in moderation and the Capitol seemed to really enjoy their parties, so moderation wasn't really a thing they believed in.

With Eponine pressing for answers, she really didn't know what to say. It seemed... tactless, to talk about her time in the castle, when Eponine never had anywhere to stay. But Eponine wanted to be told, so she supposed it wouldn't be too bad a thing.

"Well..." she began, clearing her throat lightly. "The reason I was always in my room was because it was safer for everyone else. My powers were too dangerous, and my parents didn't want me to hurt my sister," she said. "And... obviously I didn't, either."