Mm.

( elijah isn't sure that he wants to share this but after what happened, he thinks he might have to. he sighs, rubbing at his temple and shaking his head, not to ignore the question but to try and dispel the pain in his head. )

Just prior to my arrival here, I was...tortured for several days by my mother. Mentally and physically. It was exhausting to say the least. And I'd rather not get into the specifics of it but I haven't been at my best.