Eleven

The question is abrupt and to the point, and El blinks in surprise at how blunt it is. But she isn't offended. If anything, she thinks she understands and can appreciate why Ellie had asked at all. Sometimes, the question comes, and you have to know, even if it will make you feel stupid, or make someone else feel strange.

It does, however, make her feel a little sad. She looks away guiltily, and shakes her head.

"No. He is... out of reach."