Marisa grabbed the bags that were filled with clothes, video games, and other items needed. She then headed back to the housekeeper,"...",She kept quiet as she waited for Marlene and the others to get done with their shoping.

William got on the bus with two fairly small bags. He didn't get a lot but that's only because he didn't need much. he simply needed to get creative with his head.

@Sovay@KatherinWinter

*Leading the two girls back once it was time, James hoped they got what they needed. Soon realizing he didn't get much of what he wanted. That's fine, he even told himself he would work with whatever the Orphanage had to spare. He's used to less afterall. Looking at the two as they climbed on the bus, they both were nice. Maybe they could be friends. But he had to discuss a few things with Neric after this, helping Katherin into her seat and smiling at Tiana* "Thank you both for joining me today. It was a lot of fun." *Him then taking his leave and sitting in an empty seat*

"You spent a good part of the day with a couple girls. Well I guess that's nice? I wouldn't know how that would feel." *Neric would say in James's head, causing him to smile and hold his hand over his mouth to cover up the slight blush. Shaking his head as he gets it under control and looks out the window. It's back to the Orphanage for them*

@Firkle@Polaris North@olcharlieboi@Luna@Blizz@BookGirl1993@RedNightHunter@Carlsberg@Overlord24@Bornite@HaltingBlooper@LiegeLord@Blueflame@UnknownScarlet4@Fenfeir@Sovay
The housekeeper made sure everyone was one the bus before heading back to the orphanage. It wasn't a long trip. Hopefully the kids had gotten what they needed. It would be some time beforethey could come back.

@KatherinWinter

Phoenix and loaded Maggie up onto the bus as she folded the small stroller and packed it under the seat she grabbed the shopping bags that contained clothes, personal stuff, baby formula, and even baby toys onto the bus at my feet as I smiled. After I got on the bus I sat next to Maggie in her car seat as we waited for the other kids to climb on so we could go back to the orphanage.

Leo remained waiting in the living room of the orphanage. He was just released hours earlier and he was sent straight to his room for more rest, he wasn't even allowed to go to the mall. He heard that there were more than a few arrivals while he was inside the hospital and he wanted to meet them as quickly as possible. But by the time he got back, they were already long gone. He still had a bandage wrapped around his head just in case it started bleeding again. Good thing he didn't have much injuries, just the blunt trauma caused him to go into a short coma and a few migraines every now and then but it wasn't too bad.

And so again, he sat there, bored out of his mind. No training, no people to talk to, he just had to wait. He sighed to himself,"So much for accident free stay." He then shook his head. It was thanks to his own recklessness anyway, nothing new there.

William got off the bus when they got back, feeling the electronics in his bag. He wanted to get to work on them immediately but having seen how this place is, he probably wont be able to. so he watched the others waiting for what they be told to do next.

Hugh wasn't himself the whole time, or, rather he was and himself wasn't much more than a hollow husk of a child at this point. While at the mall he did nothing, standing idly at the entrance and following when needed, his eyes wide and empty like always, his face in a permanent frown that on occasion broke for a big sigh. It was nice, and truth be told he enjoyed it more than anything that he had done in the orphanage, mostly because those that followed him where not there. Regardless of this, he knew he had to go back. On the bus ride he decided to astrally project for a while, wandering the grassy knolls as his real world body took a well needed nap, cheek against the window and body splayed out. It was interesting to see some of the less terrifying beings, which where only visible in more natural environments, like open skies and ponds. These where spirits, not ghost, and because of so he had such unique feelings towards them.

Katherin slowly made her away off the bus. She waited until everyone was off the bus. The trip had been easier then she thought it would be. Not that she minded. She wad glad things had gone well. She made her way into the orphanage. She wondeed what they would do next. It was still early by her calculations. "Please gather in the music room."

Leo's ears perked up as he heard the bus stop in front of the orphanage. He had a smile on his face. Even though it was only a few days, he was still pretty glad to finally see some familiar faces. They were all so stiff, like they were scared of him or something. He was alerted that he was actually moving while he was in a coma, thrashing on the bed. The brunette could easily guess that he unconsciously materialized something in random intervals. Maybe that's why.

His eyes landed on Ms. Smith. "Yo." He sheepishly greeted with a wave. "So, er, am I supposed to go too?" He asked. He wasn't sure if Ms. Smith would allow him to partake in activities while he was still obviously not fully healed.

@Polaris North

"I will show you. Come with me, I know the way"

Came a very dull voice from behind leo. Like all the other voices it was no doubt young, but the hoarseness of the voice was painful just to hear, as if they where constantly bearing a sore throat. Hugh was rubbing his eyes as he spoke, trying to get back into the physical realm after spending so much time goofing around in the spectral realm. One of the other orphans must have woken him, thusly stirring him from the slumber that he needed to much. It was not something he liked, but it worked for now. He'd take what little sleep he could get after all. Hugh didn't remember Leo too well, but he needed some sort of friend for this time, other wise he may be singled out and questioned by the staff for being so socially awkward. To him, this was a reformatory school, not an orphanage. He started to walk off, turning to Katherin with his seemingly soulless eyes, and nodded slightly, signally that they where alright, and that he noticed her for now, before walking off towards the music room as instructed.

@manapool1

Leo spun around to see the person behind him who had spoken. While the brunette could make his way to the music room just fine and was only having a problem mostly because Ms. Smith might not agree to him participating in any sort of activities for now, he simply nodded. He then let a grin replace the sheepish one he had earlier as he looked at Hugh. "Thanks." He replied before falling in step with the guy once he had started moving towards the Music Room.

"So, how was the mall?" He asked for the sake of conversation to pass the time while they were walking. And he was genuinely curious on what had transpired there. It had been a while since the brunette had travelled to the mall and missing the opportunity was a letdown. But if he could hear about it, then it should make him last until the next trip to the mall. He wanted to go there for the sake of going there and not for the sake of buying anything.

@manapool1

Leo spun around to see the person behind him who had spoken. While the brunette could make his way to the music room just fine and was only having a problem mostly because Ms. Smith might not agree to him participating in any sort of activities for now, he simply nodded. He then let a grin replace the sheepish one he had earlier as he looked at Hugh. "Thanks." He replied before falling in step with the guy once he had started moving towards the Music Room.

"So, how was the mall?" He asked for the sake of conversation to pass the time while they were walking. And he was genuinely curious on what had transpired there. It had been a while since the brunette had travelled to the mall and missing the opportunity was a letdown. But if he could hear about it, then it should make him last until the next trip to the mall. He wanted to go there for the sake of going there and not for the sake of buying anything.

Hugh was surprised that he actually managed to talk someone into going with him. To his knowledge he was not aware that he actually had the capability of swaying someone into doing as he suggested or asked. It was different to him, almost disturbingly so, like he had his entire reality disrupted and altered by this one choice by another boy. His eye twitched slightly. Truth be told he didn't want to bring the other guy, but for the sake of trying, he assumed that the caretaker would notice and put him off as normal mentally. His eye twitch stopped and he walked off towards the music room, returning to him empty demeanor. The marched on towards the music room.

When the other began to talk, at first Hugh did not answer. He was blanking out, and even after that he didn't want to speak the other guy. After his request, he was a bit off put, even afraid of Leo. Regardless, he needed to speak with another, otherwise this was all for nigh. With a sigh he turned, his eyes as blank as ever, his skin always sickly. He wasn't charming in anyway, and the appearance didn't help in that. Regardless he tried, giving him a shrug.
"I didn't go too far, I stayed at the entrance" He bluntly responded, not even looking directly at Leo.

@manapool1

It took a while for Hugh to answer and when he did, the answer was straightforward and it was obvious that the other did not want to continue the conversation. Leo might be a little pushy when it comes to socializing, but he knows when to back down. It just might take a turn for the worse. He never attempted to talk with Hugh before, making this his first time talking with him and he already made a mental note to be extremely careful around Hugh. Given his behavior around the orphanage, he might end up scaring the living hell out of Hugh.

"I see." Was his only reply. He kept silent the whole walk and when they got to the music room, he immediately sat down. Leo then leaned back and then ran his fingers through his hair and sighed. He could feel the white bandages wrapped around his head, as if reminding him that he had to take it easy lest he wanted to roll around in pain. He placed his hand back on his lap and waited for the others to arrive.

Katherin followed the group carefully to the music room. She wondered what they would be doing now. She could think of a couple of reasons. She carefully followed the others. She steed towards the back of the group not wanting to get in the way. She stopped inside the door and listened. She waiyes for everyone to be seated.

Doing as he was expected to do, Hugh moved in to take a seat, choosing to be by the side of his newly met acquaintance. He did not look to him but for some reason he felt drawn towards him, as if it gave some sort of platonic false comfort and protection. Hugh decided to way and contemplate these internally, which externally looked like he always did, like a statue. He stared blankly at Katherin, awaiting something to happy.

William had stayed somewhat quiet as he followed the group. He was more paying attention to what the machines said around him than the others. Taking a deep breath he looked around the music room wondering why they had to be in here, learning music wasn't really that important, at the very least not for him. he would take a seat to wait and listen.

@olcharlieboi@manapool1@Polaris North@BookGirl1993
"Now that you have some of the things you need to make your stay here more comfortable it's time we talk about the expectations of the Benefactor. The Benefactor is the one that makes this orphanage possible. He keeps it hidden from the humans. So rule one is to blend in when we are in public. No one outside of the orphanage should know that your are different." The housekeeper explained.

I stretch wide and smile softly" well I suppose I could check in and see if I've still got a room ". Smiles softly and walks inside my glow gently filling the kitchen with a soft golden light. " hello is anyone home it's been awhile since I've been back "

Oh so it was this lesson. Leo had heard this before... many times before. There were times where he had skipped this and spent time in the gym. They had to hide their identities as... super humans. The only other alive person that know about his power is his former butler who took him here when he was a kid. And there was no chance that butler was saying anything. After all, he was too loyal to their family.

He leaned back on his chair and then half-listened, half-spaced out as Ms. Smith continued to talk.