Ellie shrugs as if to say it can't be helped, but there might be a ghost of a smile in her eyes. It's nice, remembering that Clarisse likes her scars.

The rest of it, though; it gives her pause, and she looks at Clarisse sideways, just slightly narrowing her eyes. She's not entirely sure, but she's sure enough to hazard a guess.

"Is that why you didn't sign my present?"