@Dealdric

Quinn could feel her heavy hand on his shoulder and looked up. He smiled, she was so genuine, and her words really were helping her, though he suspected that there would be a certain amount of fear that he would never be able to overcome in regards to this. "I suppose I am a little scared, but it's a new thing to me, and so much could go wrong, I suppose I'd have to be crazy not to be at least a little scared, right?"

Quinn shook his head, as if attempting to shake all of these thoughts out of his head...

@Wyvin

There she goes again, looking and speaking nervously. he noticed how she wasn't looking into his eyes but he supposed that it's not a problem. He can't force someone to look at him. he did like the name she gave him. Kyara....that's a pretty name. And you have a pretty skin tone too... He wanted to see if compliments would help ease her. He still did like how her skin tone. Especially the way it would glisten in the sun. And it's alright...that....Cyrus probably had good reason why he did that. But...I'm glad he did. Nice to meet someone new.

Kareem walked up a little closer to look at her hands. Nervous? What's got you so nervous? I hope I'm not making you nervous...if it's because I'm staring, I'm...I'm sorry. My brother always tells me I need to stop doing that. I just find you interesting.
And cool! You have a pretty badass ability. It's better than mine...

With her apology, Kaleem chuckled. He came over to place his hand on her shoulder It's all good. You're just curious that's all. I don't mind telling you- actually...I could just show you... Kaleen focused as something shifted from his back as another being emerged along with another. Kaleen created two clones of himself as they stood there, three guys looking at Kyara. I can create clones of myself or...self duplicate myself. I can make about 10 clones. I can do more but it puts a strain on me.

@King Tai

"Woah," she gasped, and after a small initial shock, "that's amazing!" Her eyes seemed brighter as she looked the clones, reaching out to touch one before retracting her hand with a small bit of shame. She couldn't seem to stop her own interest in the other's mutation. "Are they alive?" Was her first question, only the first few drops of a flood of them which permeated her thoughts. "Are they real? Can they get hurt? Can they speak?" and after a small moment of realization, "Wait, are you real?" She realized how stupid that question was, having just watched him sprout two clones from himself. Of course he's real, what are you thinking? "Ah, Nevermind." She said, shaking her head slightly. With yet another realization, she noticed that she been much too forward again, and abashed herself internally. "Right, sorry..." she left off as she decided she would rather not seem redundant with her apologies. What she had said still seemed so wrong, but she could not risk her words losing their meaning. No time now to regret it, and nothing left to do but continue.

Even after feeling so abashed however, she couldn't help the flow of questions escaping from her mind. "So, anyway, how do you do that? Can you control them? How hard is it to keep them, err, here?" and with a small laugh, That's so cool though, all I do is turn into a puddle." She had always been curious about mutations and how they worked, and how they could be used, often daydreaming on how she would use a different mutation if she had it herself.

@KatherinWinter

Demetry rolled her eyes. "The truth is the truth." She sighed looking away from that area, letting her flames flow down, being non-existent, though her skin was still hot. She walked away rolling her eyes. Great, now she didn't have her maid. She thought to herself. She pushed her hair back as she tried to figure out where she was going to go. It got harder and harder to raid the houses of food as new people came into town.

@GreenGo

She smiled at his statement. "Well, as a my grandpa said 'there is nothing to fear is but fear itself, because if you fear nothin', your a fool'. Now that I think about it tho, he had more reason then anybody to say that, but whatever." she said with a flick of her hand. She then noticed her watch said 5:30. "S***! I gotta' go! I'll see you later Quinn!" she said sprinting down the street.

When she got to the door to her house, she calmed down and went inside. She saw her dad sitting on the couch and heard her mom in the kitchen. He smiled when he saw his daughter. "Hello my hatchling, how was your day?" he said with a classy accent. She took of her cowl and crawled up onto the couch and crouched down on it. "I'm not ssseven anymore, and it wasss fine, thoughsss I'm not exactly happysss with what you'resss about to do." she huffed. He simply gave a chuckle. "Well, who would you rather have do it? Me? Or the guys at the Lab?" She shrank at this. She whimpered "Yousss...It'sss still not exactlysss nissse..." He frowned. "I'm sorry, my Hatchling, but it's the law. Plus, it's the best shot you got at being norm-" she cut him off with a glare and swift movement were she was in his face. "I daresss you to finisssh that word. Come onsss, I'm itching for yousss to give me anothersss reassson to hate you." His face was one of sorrow. "What do expect? I want my daughter the chance of a normal life, not one were she's a lab rat I have to operate on." She starts to hiss with non-existent venom. "Well, Maybesss I'd have that if ssssome one jussst ssstood up for hisss daughter rather thansss cut her open and put her back togethersss! Her eyes started to tear up. He simply hugged her and brought her close, her not even struggling and crying with squeaks. "That's impossible my hatchling. Too many have made up their minds. Even if one normal human said something, it wouldn't be enough. People fear what they don't understand. It will stay that way. Hell, the military is practically uses it to their advantage." Jen was hugging her father back and crying more, her tail limp, shoulders sagging, as she cried her feeling of isolation out. They stayed like that for an hour.

@Wyvin

Kaleem was not expecting this kind of reaction to his ability. To him, his ability was not that impressive, especially compared to his brother's but he had to admit, it felt nice that someone show this much interest in his abilities. A small chuckle came out. Was kinda cute how she beamed like a child about his ability. Her questions were self explanatory, in his mind but he didn't mind answering them. Hehe! It's fine. I never thought someone would be this interested in my ability. You can touch us...it's no problem. He told her.

Kaleem was in the middle as the clone to the left spoke. Yep! We are very much real and alive and can speak, can feel, can eat, can do everything the the other can do... The original Kaleem smirked and crossed his arms. The clone to the right spoke. Well...you could say we are real...may be a little too simplified. We are real as long as the original produces us. And we can get hurt too. if the damage is too much or fatal, we turn to dust. As long as the original is not dead...we are good. Original Kaleem nodded. Pretty much...and we have a hive mind...meaning we all share the same brainwaves. We think with one mind.
If that makes sense? He tilted his head. And....to whether I control them....I actually don't. I don't necessarily need to since they are actually me and have the same thought process but they still have their own free will. I can control how many I want to produce though. Like before, if I produce more than 10, it starts to put a strain on my body.

When she mentioned that she becomes a puddle, Kaleem wondered if that was all she could do. So you just turn into water or can you manipulate it? And by the way you look, can you swim and breathe under water? Not saying you look bad, you're cute actually..just noticed that your features are like that of a marine creature... The original Kaleem said while his clone walked over to take a closer look while the second clone circled around her and went to touch her skin. Guys...really? Don't- One of the clones spoke. What? You were curious and wanting to do it too. We're just acting on your curiosity....OUR...curiosity... Kaleem sighed. I'm sorry Kyara...I am very curious about you as well... The original said while the clone gently poked at her skin realizing how smooth it was.

@King Tai

"Thank you,"Kyara said after the "cute" remark. "Not many are interested in my, um, mutation. Then while laughing slightly, "Not that others usually see it." she said under her breath. "Anyway, Yeah, that's what I do. I turn to water, breathe under water and swim fast, but I haven't ever been able to manipulate it" She noticed the other clone circling around her as she had begun to show one arm turning to water, and instead decided to keep it solid.

Kyara initially flinched backwards as the clone touched her, but then decided to take the opportunity to touch the clone's arm. Her eyes widened as she realized that the clone was very much real and felt alive, even though they had just appeared out of thin air. She pulled her hand back towards her. "Woah..." She said quitely, and then speaking up after hearing Kaleem apologize, "It's alright, a lot of people want to feel these scales, though they usually ask if they are wet first." Looking back at the clone, she said, "That is so cool though.." She quickly turned to look back at the original with an apologetic look, "Oh sorry, I'm repeating myself again."

She shook her head slightly. "Well anyway, this is pretty much what I do." She said as she pulled her own arm up again and rested it on the arm of the clone. As soon as they touched, she turned her own arm into a liquid and did her best to keep the liquid upright. Some of the liquid still began to fall and seemed to drape across the clone's arm, as Kyara sighed and returned it to a solid state. "Sorry, it's kind of hard to control in the air."

@Wyvin

It's all good. Maybe when we get around a good body of water or near a pool, you could show me then. I like those useful type of mutations. I see many destructive ones but to see an ability like that, I'd love to use it so I could travel in the waters all around the world. Kaleen mentioned while showing interest in her abilities. One thing he's learned is be proud of you abilities. It's like having a part of your personality shown.

Maybe manipulating it could come later if you practice? But you could avoid damage if you learn how to become intangible at will. He smirked. One of his clones smirked when she flinched and played along flinching as well when she touched him. The clone spoke Your skin is smooth. I like it. With her trying to control the liquid, The clone stared on for a moment and couldn't help himself but to try and touch the liquid arm.

Mind if we hang out? We could walk around and see what other mutants are around here. Could get to know more about each other too. It's if you'd like? You could even meet my brother Kamar. He's a mutant as well. You don't have to feel nervous. And it's fine if you repeat yourself, my brother does all the time. The original chuckled

Roxy decided that she would go to the lab and get that out of the way. She hated going to the lab. It always made her feel less than human. Which she supposed was part of the point. Sometimes they did simple tests like doctors do. Probably just to make sure all the mutants were healthy and prove to protest groups that they weren't any worse off than any other group. Other test the lab ran were more invasive, sometimes crueler, because they wanted to understand what caused the x gene and why it affected everyone so differently.

She frowned when she noticed that the locks on her new shop were broken. Roxy didn't like leaving her bike where people could take it. She would have to jurey rig something. It only took her a few minutes to make sure that no one would be getting into her space while she was away. Once that was taken care of she headed to the lab.

@King Tai

Well crap. Kyara had achieved her goal for the day, all she needed to do now was return home with full bragging rights.Should she stay with Kaleem longer? She didn't know if she could handle a more drawn-out conversation, just getting this far was so incredible on it's own. It also seemed like Kaleem had a brother. Kaleem seemed very nice so far, but another person to meet and greet would bring the uncertainty and fear back again. She wasn't too worried about the danger of going with someone she barely knew, since if she was threatened she could just turn into a liquid. No, she was more scared that she would say something wrong, or wouldn't be able to keep an interesting conversation going. On the other hand though, his mutation seemed so cool and useful, and it wasn't often that she could see such mutations up close. It had also been a long time since someone seemed so interested in her own abilities, and the attention they garnered usually wasn't so positive. Maybe, just maybe, she could show her ability better. Well, not that she could really show it, since melting into water meant she wouldn't be visible any more. Alright then, she felt slightly like showing off for once, may as well see how this goes.

"Ok then, sure, a walk sounds nice" Kyara said after pausing for a moment to think. "I don't think we'll meet many other people in this part of town, though." She looked around the area, really noticing it for the first time. This wasn't her first time in the plaza, it being somewhat close to her adoptive father's restaurant, but it wasn't a place she had really frequented. Especially since she normally stayed closer to the local pond, or the house of her adoptive parents for the sake of hydration. Which reminded her, she needed to take another drink sometime soon. "So, What is your brother like?" She asked, still seeming somewhat apprehensive about the venture. Her eyes seemed to brighten a little with her next question. "Does he have a cool mutation like you do?" With an internal sigh, she realized she was being much too forward again, but by this point she couldn't really take it back, and Kaleem was really nice with the other instances. So no harm right? She decided to ignore her internal shame this time, and just continue.

@Wyvin

Kaleem was happy to hear she was willing to walk with him. For a moment, he thought she would chicken out and not want to go but regardless of how awkward she may have behaved, Kaleem was happy to have met her. Kaleem looked around Hm....perhaps you're right....maybe going into another part of town would be best. I'll be here with you so you don't feel afraid. I won't let no one mess with you. The clones looked over. No....WE won't let anyone mess with you. One spirked while the other crossed his arms and nodded with confidence.

Kaleem reached to take Kyara's hand to lead the way for her to head to a more populated ares. Hearing her question about his brother, Kaleem had to think about it for a moment. Hmm...well....Kamar...he's a dreamer. He has passion, smart, and he's always very sure of himself. But he does have a temper only when someone threatens him or just do something stupid and disrespectful. But other than that, he's cool. He smirked when she asked about his powers. Well...I think his is cooler than mine. I can make clones but he can materialize weapons, object, tools, and stuff with his psionic energy. He can basically make physical constructs with his mental power/energy. It's all about the strength of his willpower and imagination. Talking proudly about his brother's power.

@KatherinWinter

While Kamar was still cleaning and working with 4 of Kaleem's clones, Kamar heard the alarm going off on his phone to go to the labs. Kamar gave a sigh. Damn...I forgot...well...it's that time again. Kamar turned to the Kaleem clones and mentioned to them. Guys...I have to go to the labs. I'll be back. Shouldn't be too long of a wait. If you can just finish fixing up the lobby, I'll come back and we will fix up some more stuff...I'm sure your original will know where I've gone as well...see ya. Kamar headed out the theater to head to the labs so to get checked out. He wondered if he'd run into someone else while out. He usually didn't have time to mingle since he was quite busy but what the hell? Wouldn't hurt to mingle around for now.

Roxy looked around the town as she made her way towards the lab. She wanted to get a feel for what kind of people would be around. She knew it would be limited at first. But before long the sanctuary would be full. Now was the best time to see who might worth taking a chance on. Trust wouldnt come easily to her. She doubted it would be any different for any oc the others. But they would have to learn. If those with the X gene were going to survive they were going to have to learn to live and work together.

It wasnt long before she arrived at the lab. She checked in. In a way this process was like any doctor's appointment. You checked in and then waited for your name to be called. Once she was checked in Roxy too a seat in the corner of the room. From her seat she could see most of the room. There were only a few people in the room which would make it easier for her tp watch them.
@King Tai

@King Tai

"Wow, that does sound cool." Kyara said after hearing about Kamar's abilities. "So he can just create whatever he needs?" She tried to imagine what that would be like. Kamar's mutation to her seemed so very useful, but also somewhat scary. After all, even if he appeared to be unarmed, he could just materialize a weapon, right? Well, according to Kaleem at least, Kamar seemed to be nice enough of a guy to not need to worry. "I think yours is cooler though, and definitely more, well, overwhelming, I guess."

Kyara noticed Kaleem extend his hand, and reached for it, before tentatively retracting her own. "Ummm.. I don't really like holding hands" she said deliberately. "I always feel conscious about my own hands, and it feels weird, sorry." She shook her head slightly to reassure herself and to try to disperse the nervousness that still lingered. "You just lead the way, I'll follow" After pulling her hand back, Kyara instead grabbed a water bottle that hung from her side, and popped the cap off. "Just give me a second though, I need to drink every now and then to keep hydrated." She then downed about half of the bottle before returning it.

@KatherinWinter

It wasn't long before Kamar made it to the lab after traveling some ways through town to get there. As much as he wanted to finish his project, he had to check in. That was the procedure. The moment he made it in, Kamar checked in and went to find a seat. There were already a few fellow mutants waiting but he found a spot close to the corner. He grabbed a magazine about better business and just looked at it before noticing someone out the corner of his eyes. He looked over for a moment at a woman sitting in the corner and looked her up and down before looking back at the magazine.

@Wyvin

Raising his eyebrow to what Kyara said, Kaleem chuckled. Yeah...whatever he needs for the most part but not anything complicated or complex in how it functions. With another chuckle, Kaleem couldn't help but be a little bashful Oh my skills are not all that cool compared to my bro. My bro does tease me that I have the makings to be a reverse harem for women hehe.
When she pulled away from him, Kaleem wonder if there was something wrong with him but hearing her reasons, Kaleem have a slight nod. He was just showing her kindness but he would respect her boundaries.

Oh um...uh...o-okay... He simply said and quietly lead the way towards the theater to go and introduce her to her brother but because of the hive mind, the others brought the thought to the original to find out that Kamar already left for the lab. He turned to Kyara when she needed to hydrate. It's alright. How often do you need to hydrate? Um...seems my brother have already left for the labs. So...if you want, did you still want to head to our business and wait for him there or go and possibly meet some new people?

@King Tai
"Roxanna Black and Kaleem Frazier." One of the lab techs called. Roxy growled. She hated her full name but telling the officials that was a waste of time. They would just ignore her. She stood to her feet. She wondered why she was being called back with someone else. She figured that they wanted to perform a test of some kind. Tend to one the guy had a power that was different from hers. Which was stupid but scientists liked to do things that made no sense to her.

She ignored the man as she followed to what appeared to be an arena of some kind. She sighed. It looked like they were testing strength and endurance. Norms wanted to know everything about the x gene. She knew that she wasn't a match for this man not with or without the gene. But that didn't mean she wouldn't make him work for his win.