The dorms

(chapter originally by Phantom Pen on writing.com)

The sun was still low in the sky when Elizabeth arrived outside the dorms where the Arisato youth and her comrades resided. The building would be empty at the moment, as the occupants were busy sitting in that bizarre "school" building until the later half of the day. Still, Elizabeth didn't need other people to enjoy the outside world. After all, she was certainly smart and inventive enough to find fun anywhere.

The building's locked entrance doors posed no problem for the enigmatic woman, possessing several gifts and talents that made such barriers trivial. Reaching into the hem of one of her gloves, Elizabeth idly removed a small key, inserting it into the lock and opening up the dorm building. Letting herself right in, Elizabeth was sure to close and lock the door behind her. Certainly wouldn't want to leave the place open to bandits, after all.

"So, this is where they all live. How very interesting." Elizabeth said to herself. Truly, everything about the human world fascinated her. That's what made the Arisato youth so fun. She was willing to indulge Elizabeth's interests in human life, taking her out on several excursions into the world.

Still, there were some places Arisato had not taken Elizabeth. First and foremost, these "dorms." Surely, there must be a world of wondrous sights in such a place, inhabited by such interesting people. Elizabeth almost had no idea where to begin. Almost.

With a smile, Elizabeth strode across the dorm lobby, intent on-