(Soon.)

Ellie absorbs the shoulder check with impressive resilience given her size (mostly because she reacts on reflex and Clarisse isn't doing it too hard) and sputters a loud laugh.

Then it's her turn to flush red, because of course it is.

"Okay, I'll take your word for it."

Both eyebrows up, now.

There's a long moment, but then Ellie the gummy mustaches. "Oh cool-"