[center][h1][b][color=palegoldenrod]Paul[/color] & [color=gray]Cheol[/color][/b][/h1][/center]
[color=gray][b]"Hey! That's mine!"[/b][/color] A voice was heard as Paul was about to wear the mask and after a split moment, in came flying Cheol, snatching the mask from Paul's hands and knocking him on the floor.

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"OKAY OKAY! It's not like I was gonna eat the mask or something! Relax!"[/b][/color] Paul told Cheol as he stood up. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"What's the big deal with the mask anyway?"[/b][/color] He asked Cheol curiously.

Cheol hugged the mask protectively to his chest, as if it were a child. [color=gray][b]"Yeah, well..."[/b][/color] he muttered, still seeming a bit angry. [color=gray][b]"You know how I mentioned that my powers came from a special object?"[/b][/color] He gestured to the mask in his arms. [color=gray][b]"This is that object." [/b][/color]

[color=darkgray][i]'Phew,'[/i][/color] the mask gave a sigh of relief. [color=darkgray][i]'For a minute there, I was worried...'[/i][/color]

[color=gray][b]"Next time, think before you go through another person's stuff,"[/b][/color] Cheol muttered. He then went over to his back and stuffed the mask back in, not looking back at Paul. He seemed really annoyed with the other boy.

[color=palegoldenrod][i]Shit[/i] [b]"Ohhhh, so that's the thingamajig you mentioned yesterday. A mask? Well, I'm not one to judge but... that doesn't look like a magic item or some other power granting item. I guess I'm sorry for messing with your stuff"[/b][/color] Paul said a little awkwardly.

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"Well, now that we got that ou- wait. I showed you MY powers. I think its only fair that you show me yours, don't ya think?"[/b][/color]

[color=darkgray][b]'Oh, he's got a point!'[/b][/color] the mask said. For once, his usual bored tone dissapated and he sounded far more interested in the conversation.

[color=gray][b]"Oh, you would agree with him,"[/b][/color] Cheol grumbled quietly in Japanese.

[color=darkgray][b]'Well, you've kind of been giving me the cold shoulder since we got here,'[/b][/color] the mask said, sounding slightly hurt. [color=darkgray][b]'Pleeeeease.'[/b][/color]

Cheol rolled his eyes. [color=gray][b]"Fine,"[/b][/color] he said, speaking to both the mask and Paul at the same time. He took the mask back out of bag. [color=gray][b]"Just... promise not to laugh at me at this first bit, okay?"[/b][/color]

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"Uhmm, okay I suppose?"[/b][/color] Paul replied when Cheol told him to promise not to laugh. What could possibly be funny about a superpower though? he wondered. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"Should I have a seat or something?"[/b][/color] he asked out of curiosity.

Cheol blinked.[color=gray][b] "Err, if you want I guess,"[/b][/color] he said. He then gave a small sigh and placed the mask over his face. [color=gray][b]"Ahem,"[/b][/color] he cleared his through in a slightly nervous way. There was a pause.

[color=darkgray][b]'Hurry up!'[/b][/color] the mask squawked impatiently.

Cheol sighed again. [color=gray][b]"... ka ka...."[/b][/color] he mumbled under his breath.

.... nothing happened.

[color=darkgray][b]'... what was that?'[/b][/color] the mask said. [color=darkgray][b]'Put a little more feeling into it.'[/b][/color]

[color=gray][b]"... do I have to?"[/b][/color] Cheol muttered quietly. 

[color=darkgray][b]'Yes!'[/b][/color] the mask shouted.

Cheol sighed a third time before speaking again. [color=gray][b]"Ka ka!"[/b][/color] he cried loudly, sounding far more bird-like this time. Suddenly, a sharp pain split through his skull and he suddenly doubled over, clasping at his head. The mask started to... change. It no longer looked like a mask. It was starting to sort of... blend with Cheol's flesh. Feathers began to sprout all over Cheol's body and got onto his knees. A minute or so passed, and soon, Cheol has transformed...

He was still vaguely humanoid in shape, but his head was that of a crow, his body was covered his black feathers, and his arms had changed into wings. After a moment, he got to his feet, which had become bird-like talons. 

He stretched out his wings. [color=gray][b]"Ta-daaaa!"[/b][/color] he cried, his voice suddenly shrill and croaky. He jumped off from the ground and flew a small loop around the room before perching back down on his bed.

Let's just say Paul was not suitably prepared for what unfolded before his poor, innocent eyes. He took a moment to sit down on his bed and comprehend what he had just seen.

[color=palegoldenrod][i]Relax Paul, there's no reason to freak out. It's perfectly logical that there would exist powers like this as well in the world. Right? Yeah. I mean, I'm pretty sure there are more... IT'S PERFECTLY LOGICAL. [/i][/color]

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"So, let me get this straight. You get your power from the mask. When you wear the mask and do this crow cry, you transform into a half-man half-crow...mutant? What are you exactly right now?"[/b][/color] He asked Cheol, perfectly calm...

Cheol sat himself down in a cross-legged position and placed his wings behind his head. [color=gray][b]"I'm a youkai,"[/b][/color] he said, pretty casual about the whole thing. [color=gray][b]"Well, there's no proper translation for it in English, but I guess you would call it... a demon? Or spirit, I suppose."[/b][/color] He gave a croaky laugh. [color=gray][b]"Technically, in Japan, this is what we would call a Tengu, a crow spirit. They're technically... some people think of them as nature gods that protect mountains and forests... though earlier, people thought they were disruptive spirits of war..."[/b][/color] He flopped backwards onto the bed and just lay there spread out, completely relaxed and very different from his usual timid, childish self. [color=gray][b]"Take your pick, I guess."[/b][/color]

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"So... you're a god? Or a demon? Am I supposed to pray or try to run a way? I don't get it"[/b][/color] Paul said with a confused look. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"Anyway, I won't ask further questions. I'll go now and search for a shirt to put on now, if you don't mind"[/b][/color] he said and stood up and walked over to the wardrobe. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"You'd better undo whatever you did and go wash up before we are late for first period"[/b][/color] he told him as he wore one of his many green shirts.

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"By the way"[/b][/color] he said casually. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"It's almost 8:00 AM and, if memory serves me well and if they haven't changed the class schedule, you should hurry up or you'll be sorry"[/b][/color] he added with a small chuckle.

[color=gray][b]"Hmm?"[/b][/color] Cheol sat up and tilted his head to one side. [color=gray][b]"Why's that?"[/b][/color] he asked.

[color=palegoldenrod][b]"Remember that wonderful lady you met back at the train? There's 90% chance it's her lesson you're about to be late to"[/b][/color] he answered while putting on his shoes. [color=palegoldenrod][b]"And you really don't want that to be your very first experience as a student here in Herculean, believe me when I tell you"[/b][/color] he said and exited the dorm.

Cheol stared after Paul as he left, completely speechless. [color=gray][b]"Crap,"[/b][/color] he muttered after about a minute. He then muttered quickly to himself. [color=gray][b]"Cheol Akiyama, Cheol Akiyama, Cheol Akiyama...."[/b][/color] A moment passed and soon Cheol changed back, his transformation much less painful-looking this time. He then took off the mask and stuffed back in his bag.

[color=darkgray][b]'Awwww...'[/b][/color] the mask said. 'You're just going to ignore me for the rest of the day, then?'

[color=gray][b]"Yes,"[/b][/color] Cheol said as he got changed out of his pyjamas and into the clothes he had been wearing yesterday. [color=gray][b]"I have classes."[/b][/color]

[color=darkgray][b]'That never stopped you before,'[/b][/color] the mask replied.

Cheol said nothing as he put his bag over his shoulder and hurriedly exited out of the room, desperate not to be late for class.