KatherinWinter said
A bell rang through the orphanage through the building calling all the kids to lunch.

Keegan and Melissa also make their way towards the dining room, chatting to one-another quietly though otherwise not doing an awful lot.

Alexandria, on the other hand, is simply a little curious as to what made the faint bell sound, however continues to unpack until she was done.

Stopping the echo of the bells, Kyo started to replace the current image he was projecting with a new one, this time with a small boy about 12 years old in appearance. Removing the outer garment he wore for the previous illusion, he revealed a simpler red shirt underneath and pair of tan pants that tied off just before the ankles. The color of his hair changed to a slightly lighter shade and he altered the appearance of his eyes to a hazel color. The now smaller-seeming boy stretched, giving a yawn and scratching the back of his head before smiling brightly.

After a moment, the image changed. The image of a younger boy slowly transformed into that of a sixteen year old with the same features giving a mischievous smirk and chuckling as soon as the transformation was complete. Rei. That's what you would look like now, right?

The figure walked to the other side of the stage, changing the image again to 13 year old of similar face shape, but brown hair and dark green eyes. He gave a small, but friendly smile as he clutched a book to his chest. The book had been an afterthought, of course, just before the image was completed. This image stopped as well, opening the book and seeming to scan the pages as he changed into an older form like the previous one had. At the appearance a strong boy of seventeen years, he closed the book and looked out confidently at the nearly empty theatre. If you were here, too, I bet this would be how you would look.

The sound of the lunch bell cut Kyo off from his thoughts. Looking towards where the sound had probably come from, he let the illusion drop and stood there in the simpler outfit he had picked out for the second two illusions. I guess that's all the time I have for this. Still, as he picked up everything he had moved and made his way back to the dressing room to change back into his normal outfit, he felt pretty satisfied at what he had accomplished.

During the embrace Alex was speechless having been completely caught off guard by her reaction to his story. "No no it's ok" he said to Hadley when she apologized putting on a soft smile while a few silent tears coming down his face as he reached up to wipe them and re adjust his glasses. "Not bravery more like desperation. Fear of death makes you do crazy things." Alex said still managing to attempt to joke to try and make Hadley smile as turns out he didn't like seeing her so upset. "Guess the shock hasn't worn off but still pretty sure you've been through more hell than I have. Going by how you reacted to the housekeeper when she wanted us all to dress up." Alex said to Hadley this time a concerned look on his face. He had still been speaking only loud enough for Hadley to hear in case she wanted to keep this conversation private since he had wanted to keep his backstory more private.

KatherinWinter said
A bell rang through the orphanage through the building calling all the kids to lunch.

Melody heads out of her room and hears commotion in a nearby room. She heads towards it and sees a sign on the door saying 'Miss Frost' She looks at it confused before knocking on the door. She was wondering who this was and why they weren't going to lunch.

Spartan2961 said
During the embrace Alex was speechless having been completely caught off guard by her reaction to his story. "No no it's ok" he said to Hadley when she apologized putting on a soft smile while a few silent tears coming down his face as he reached up to wipe them and re adjust his glasses. "Not bravery more like desperation. Fear of death makes you do crazy things." Alex said still managing to attempt to joke to try and make Hadley smile as turns out he didn't like seeing her so upset. "Guess the shock hasn't worn off but still pretty sure you've been through more hell than I have. Going by how you reacted to the housekeeper when she wanted us all to dress up." Alex said to Hadley this time a concerned look on his face. He had still been speaking only loud enough for Hadley to hear in case she wanted to keep this conversation private since he had wanted to keep his backstory more private.

"Not bravery more like desperation. Fear of death makes you do crazy things."

Hadley nodded giving a small smile and nod of her head towards Alex while he wiped his tears away from under his framed glasses. "I still think you're awfully brave." she assured, patting his leg. She was thankful he was so gentle and courteous. As he mentioned the event in the auditorium her cheeks flushed, "I'm mad at myself for how I reacted." she admitted, her hands folding tight in her lap as she looked away and then looked back Alex. She continued to keep her voice low enough to make sure they were the only two in the conversation, "When I was just a little girl, I had been playing outside and had got chomped on by what I can only assume was a spider." she gave a small chuckle, "It sounds dumb now, but I swear it's what happened." she then continued, "I myself then turned into a spider, and I had no idea on how to get myself back into human form. My parents searched for me, and searched..and searched. After awhile they just assumed I had been kidnapped from the yard, and that I was dead. The police couldn't find me, neighbors, anyone." she played with the ends of her dark hair gently as she finished her story, "I watched as my parents lost hope in their heart, they didn't literally kill themselves but I watched as their light burn out inside them, and that for the most part are my memories of my past. The rest consisted of me just trying to survive in the form of a spider until I finally figured out how to transform back, but by then it was too late, everyone was gone."

MissCapnCrunch said
"Not bravery more like desperation. Fear of death makes you do crazy things."Hadley nodded giving a small smile and nod of her head towards Alex while he wiped his tears away from under his framed glasses. she assured, patting his leg. She was thankful he was so gentle and courteous. As he mentioned the event in the auditorium her cheeks flushed, she admitted, her hands folding tight in her lap as she looked away and then looked back Alex. She continued to keep her voice low enough to make sure they were the only two in the conversation, she gave a small chuckle, she then continued, she played with the ends of her dark hair gently as she finished her story,

After Hadley had finished her story Alex's glance fell to the ground for only a moment before he looked back up at her. "I still stand my statement you've been through more hell than I have. Be perfectly honest i'd have fallen apart if I were in your shoes through all of that." Alex said putting his hand on her shoulder and looking her directly in the eyes.
"No more though no more suffering you're here with us now it'll be all good......If you ever need anything i'm here for ya" Alex said which at first could have taken as a joke if he didn't sound so genuine still speaking only loud enough for Hadley to hear.

Liz stood in the doorway of the dinning room. She felt out of place. She was a couple of kids quietly talking. She was hesitant to enter the room. She didn't want to attract attention to herself. She sometimes wished that her ability was invisibility rather then healing. She looked around for a place she could sit that was out of the way.

Hadley shook her head softly. She didn't want to compete against who had it worse, they all had it bad. They all had been dealt the wrong hand in this life somehow. Hadley gave Alex a small smile, "Thankyou." she offered genuinely, nodding. "The same goes for you, anytime, anywhere." she completed the train of thought as she looked around the dining room. Only a few of the children had trailed in, and one was standing by the doorway looking lonely. "Who is that?" she wondered watching the girl come in and find a spot by herself. Hadley supposed she didn't want company or she would have came and sat next to someone. "I'm starving." Hadley admitted to Alex, her hand touching her tummy in response to the hunger that swept through her.

KatherinWinter said
Liz stood in the doorway of the dinning room. She felt out of place. She was a couple of kids quietly talking. She was hesitant to enter the room. She didn't want to attract attention to herself. She sometimes wished that her ability was invisibility rather then healing. She looked around for a place she could sit that was out of the way.

Nerox limped away with the crowd of kids going to the lunch room and eventually falling behind. He entered the lunch room and looked around seeing where a nice comfy place to sit and play his guitar. He saw Liz near they wall out of the way of everyone. She seem so lonely, so he limped over with is guitar, and said "I hope I'm not interrupting your thinking, or something, but is it ok for me to sit and stay here?"

joeycbee said
Nerox limped away with the crowd of kids going to the lunch room and eventually falling behind. He entered the lunch room and looked around seeing where a nice comfy place to sit and play his guitar. He saw Liz near they wall out of the way of everyone. She seem so lonely, so he limped over with is guitar, and said "I hope I'm not interrupting your thinking, or something, but is it ok for me to sit and stay here?"

"Your hurt." Liz said softly. She placed her hands on his leg and closed her eyes. She sent her healing ability through his body. Nerox would feel a warm sensation slowly move through his body. It would become warmer in the spots that were in needed of healing. As she healed him Liz's face grew paler. When she had healed all of his injuries she would slump agained the wall exhausted.

"Jesus" Nerox step back after she was done startled that his leg was now heal, well at least it seemed like it. He kicked the wall to see if it was a solid kick and it was. "Awesome thanks for-" he stopped in mid sentence when he saw her slumped against the walk pale. "You don't look well, is there anything I can do to help?" He assumed the drastic change in her well-being was do to here power, so it was the least he can do for her.

joeycbee said
"Jesus" Nerox step back after she was done startled that his leg was now heal, well at least it seemed like it. He kicked the wall to see if it was a solid kick and it was. "Awesome thanks for-" he stopped in mid sentence when he saw her slumped against the walk pale. "You don't look well, is there anything I can do to help?" He assumed the drastic change in her well-being was do to here power, so it was the least he can do for her.

Liz shook her head. "No I just to rest. Healing takes a lot out of me." She told him in a soft voice. It had felt good to heal someone simply because she wanted to. She closed her eyes and leaned against the wall. She was tired but she felt good about it this time. "I am glad I could help."

MissCapnCrunch said
Hadley shook her head softly. She didn't want to compete against who had it worse, they all had it bad. They all had been dealt the wrong hand in this life somehow. Hadley gave Alex a small smile, she offered genuinely, nodding. she completed the train of thought as she looked around the dining room. Only a few of the children had trailed in, and one was standing by the doorway looking lonely. she wondered watching the girl come in and find a spot by herself. Hadley supposed she didn't want company or she would have came and sat next to someone. Hadley admitted to Alex, her hand touching her tummy in response to the hunger that swept through her.

"I dunno but she's a new arrival I can say that much" Alex said taking his hand off of Hadley's shoulder seeing what was happening. "Yeah same here" Alex said to Hadley before beginning to rise from his seat upon seeing Liz slump against the wall. He did sit back down when it appeared Nerox was taking care of the situation. "Heh don't worry the food here is pretty good though I have only been here since last night so I might not be a reliable source on that matter" Alex said a slight chuckle following seeming to have regained his friendly look and tone.

As soon as he had everything cleaned up, Kyo left the stage with his tablet, looking around to see if Katherin and Pyktis were still around. I don't remember them moving, but I was backstage for a bit. Did anyone bring them to the dining room already?

PhotoHammy said
Melody heads out of her room and hears commotion in a nearby room. She heads towards it and sees a sign on the door saying 'Miss Frost' She looks at it confused before knocking on the door. She was wondering who this was and why they weren't going to lunch.

"Five seconds!" A female voice replies from the other side of the door. The sound of shuffling and feet hitting the ground below gave a clear indication that she was moving a few things before finally answering the door. The voice sounded oddly older than most that were at the orphanage, and Melody would soon find out why. As the door swung open, a strikingly beautiful woman standing at about 5'9 carrying a clipboard and pen answered the door. She certainly looked older than most at the orphanage, perhaps in her mid twenties, so there was no way she was an orphan. Who was she?

"Yes?" She asks, looking down at Melody with a sweet smile. "Did you make the bell noise just now?" She asks in a soft and soothing voice.

Katherin stood at the top of the stairs. She was contiplating attempting them. The lunch bell had rang and she didn't want to miss a meal. But stairs were a challenge that she hadn't quite conquered yet. Going up wasnt to bad but going down... That was another story.

Spartan2961 said
"I dunno but she's a new arrival I can say that much" Alex said taking his hand off of Hadley's shoulder seeing what was happening. "Yeah same here" Alex said to Hadley before beginning to rise from his seat upon seeing Liz slump against the wall. He did sit back down when it appeared Nerox was taking care of the situation. "Heh don't worry the food here is pretty good though I have only been here since last night so I might not be a reliable source on that matter" Alex said a slight chuckle following seeming to have regained his friendly look and tone.

"Oh I see." she cooed, as Alex told her about the girl. Her eyes studied the scene, and it was a little confusing from afar. Her eyes widened as the girl touched the boy's leg and she collapsed against the wall. "Did he...shock her?" Hadley pondered, her eyebrows raising and falling on her forehead. As Alex's hand slipped from her shoulder she felt a bit of relief. Alex was a good guy, Hadley was sure of it now. She watched as he almost got up to help the girl, and she couldn't help but comment, "See Alex, you're a good guy. I didn't even flinch to help that girl and you were already half way up to go save her." It wasn't that Hadley was a bad person or was thoughtless, it was just that like most people in the real world; they stay out of other people's business and problems.

KatherinWinter said
Katherin stood at the top of the stairs. She was contiplating attempting them. The lunch bell had rang and she didn't want to miss a meal. But stairs were a challenge that she hadn't quite conquered yet. Going up wasnt to bad but going down... That was another story.

"Wanna try going down?" Pyktis asked curiously. "You can grab hold off me and ride downstairs if you stumble, I'm used to falling." He chuckled.

"I wonder if Kyo is done with what he had planned." He thought out aloud. He whistled a low tune as he waited for Katherin's thoughts on the matter. Their current position afforded space for personal talk.

"So if you don’t mind, what’s your whole story. How long have you been here?" Pyktis wanted to ask more but checked his curiosity.

Diabolicalrhapsody said
"Wanna try going down?" Pyktis asked curiously. "You can grab hold off me and ride downstairs if you stumble, I'm used to falling." He chuckled."I wonder if Kyo is done with what he had planned." He thought out aloud. He whistled a low tune as he waited for Katherin's thoughts on the matter. Their current position afforded space for personal talk."So if you don’t mind, what’s your whole story. How long have you been here?" Pyktis wanted to ask more but checked his curiosity.

"I don't know. Falling always makes me feel like an idiot. I would rather have everyone thinking that I am unable of taking care of myself." Katherin told him. She had taken care of herself most of her life. Although her blindness made that challenging she had always done things on her own. "I have been her for only a few days. The Benefactor brought me here only a couple a days before you arrived"

Delta44 said
"Five seconds!" A female voice replies from the other side of the door. The sound of shuffling and feet hitting the ground below gave a clear indication that she was moving a few things before finally answering the door. The voice sounded oddly older than most that were at the orphanage, and Melody would soon find out why. As the door swung open, a strikingly beautiful woman standing at about 5'9 carrying a clipboard and pen answered the door. She certainly looked older than most at the orphanage, perhaps in her mid twenties, so there was no way she was an orphan. Who was she?"Yes?" She asks, looking down at Melody with a sweet smile. "Did you make the bell noise just now?" She asks in a soft and soothing voice.

Melody looks up. She could tell she wasn't a child. "Oh. I wasn't the one who shook the bell. Sorry I was wondering why you were not heading to lunch. That was what the bell was for." She smiles slightly