Time passed and many challenges were thrown among the Top 100. Even from outside of the Top 100. Though, only the hundred and first ranked person can challenge the 100th rank person. Then there was Quash, who could challenge only the 20th Rank. Since he wasn't part of the Top 100.
Throughout this time, he had also bonded with Eleanor somewhat. They talked about a lot of things. Well, it's Eleanor initiating the talks for some reason. In the novel, she was a composed person who didn't talk much. But it seems like that's not the case since she talks a lot.
But it is understandable that she may have not met someone who treats her like a human rather than some fairy they need to impress to change their lives.
It must have been a novel experience for her. So Quash, without getting annoyed, tolerated her until his decided time to challenge arrived.
