💥𝒢𝑜𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒲𝒾𝓈𝒹𝑜𝓂💥 [𝒳-𝑀𝑒𝓃]

Chapter 34: Because We All Knew the Peace Couldn't Last

"There's no better makeup than self-confidence."

- Shakira Ripoll

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Elizabeth Grace's POV

"Elizabeth Grace, you'll be outside posing as an official in case we need external help. Until then, you are an international journalist covering the summit," Dad says, repeating our plan which certainly isn't as well put together as it needs to be; however, it'll have to do.

"Charles," Erik starts. "She's 17. Without her powers, how is she to convince them that she belongs there?"

"It's called war paint and a silver tongue," I tell him.

"War paint?"

"Makeup, Erik. Makeup."

"I... ok..."

Dad and Erik both give me the same look when I say makeup. Both of them are trying to play the fatherly role at the moment. The look tells me that, in their minds, I should still be a little girl—makeup isn't something that sits well.

"You will need sunglasses of some form," dad tells me looking at my white eyes.

I laugh a bit as I produce a familiar pair of sunglasses. Erik and dad both tip their heads in confusion. Obviously, they recognize this particular set of glasses.

"Where did you..." Erik starts, staring at his sunglasses.

"Raven," I explain. "Right after you were arrested, she gave them to me. They were shut in a drawer for... for quite a while. I'm sure at some point you would appreciate it if I gave these back to you and you were able to keep them."

"I believe, at this point, they belong to you."

He moves closer to me until he stands only inches from me. Slowly, he slides the glasses from my hand and places them on my face. A smile crosses his face as he does.

"See," he says. "Perfect."

We disperse to prepare. I change into a grey three-piece suit with a blazer, waistcoat, and skirt with a simple white collared shirt underneath. I slide black heels on my feet to complete my outfit. I do so hope I won't have to run in these. I can, but I'd certainly prefer not to have to.

I tame my unruly brown hair, straightening it with a slight curl at the bottom. My eye makeup is just subtle enough to be noticed. I slide a pink lipstick across my lips as a final touch. I still look young, but I believe I can pass for my early 20s now... I hope.