For months, Eli just keeps watching from the sideline all the time.
Whenever her friends would duel against villains, monsters and other mythical creatures, she would always find herself simply spectating. While Venus may indeed be a huge help to the the team, she knew that she was still being a burden on her.
That's because even if Eli is her human vessel and she's the main reason why she can move in the first place, all she can really offer at best is this feeble body of hers.
At first, she's genuinely satisfied with just simply watching the others. As a starry-eyed bookworm, she feels blessed enough that she can see her favorite fictional characters battle against the forces of evil in real life.