[IC] Camp Castaway

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
Cecilia walked with the two of them, her arms behind her as she listened to James explain. It seemed like he and Neric are both two different individuals and yet quite inseparable at the same time. She pondered what a relationship like that must be like for a moment, though unsure about all that it would entail. She then looked to Spirit for a second; James mentioning her ability, for some reason, made Cecilia remember about the incident earlier with Helena, a somber expression on her face as she gazed ahead. She definitely owed her and perhaps Neric an apology when she gets the chance.

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@LiegeLord@Mangrale
"Uhhh yeah... I'm pretty sure you already know what I'm brother turns into already... I think," Spirit says hopping along with Cecilia and James. She would look up at them every now and then then back forwards to see where they are going. "Soo uhhh do you guys have any siblings?" She asked curiously trying to start a conversation.

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
"I'm afraid not," Cecilia answered, not so deep in thought as to ignore Spirit's question, brushing a bit of hair behind her ear. "My dad's the only family I've known for a long time. I don't mind it at all, but I have wondered what it would be like to have a brother or sister now and again." Cecilia would make sure they were all together throughout the walk, being sure to look to Spirit from time to time. It wasn't as though she thought Spirit would fall behind. In fact she was fairly certain that Spirit could outrun both of them quite easily. Cecilia was, however, overly worried about stepping where she shouldn't and getting in her way or worse. She accidentally stepped on a few heels in her time and only recently got reminded of the dangers of not paying attention, the memory of which resulted in a slight hint of embarrassment on her face.

[LiegeLord]

@The1Rolling1Boy@Mangrale

*James would look at Spirit here and there, mostly to make sure neither of them fell behind. Thinking on Spirit's words as he continued on the path, watching his foot to not miss step or worse. He has tripped a couple times before on cracks in the cement or on a stray root, speaking up to answer Spirit* "Nope, but really I didn't have a family really when growing up. I was kicked out when I was young, so I only had Neric to lean on when times were tough." *Him looking back at both of them before watching his footing, though even if he was he was still vigilate of the two. Though doubting she would, he would be able to quickly catch her. But he really doubted it, she seemed to be able to watch her own step. Though he was curious about Spirit, not in the regard that she would trip. She said she was the one that scream, she set Neric off with her scream without knowing it. Why did she scream in the first place?*

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@LiegeLord@Mangrale
"Hey James you think that waa bad. Try living on almost nothing besides the alcohol forced into you even though you were gagged and the few actual meals consisting of half a slice of bread, a smal cup of juice, and a slice of lunch meat once a week. On top of that having the memory of your mother's and father's blood pooling on the ground under you and the idea of not knowing that the only family you may still have is no where in sight and you have no idea where they were or even if they were still alive for roughly maybe 4.. 5 years... Maybe it was 6... I can't remember anymore but I do remember the pain of being beaten and raped!" Spirit said happily then she changed back into a human and gives them a big goofy smile like what she just told them was nothing, like it she just told them that she ate a soft boiled egg before she got here. She just kept walking with her hands behind her back, and her blue mini skirt flowing in the breeze slightly has she walked.
Not like she was trying to one up them at all, she was just sharing a little bit about herself, slowly but surely they will either piece together everything or she would tell them the rest, but the rest is history and what matter is what happening right now. Right now she is enjoying herself on a walk with her first two friends besides her brother.

[LiegeLord]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord

*James would actually just stop as he looks at Spirit, dumb struck as he shakes his head a bit. That was a bit much for him to suddenly get, scratching his arm as he continues walking with them. But he isn't talking much now, that hit him hard and he didn't know to respond to such a responce against him not having any family when young. He'll have to also be careful about her, if she screams like that at anything that catches her offguard... he is going to have a hard time controlling Neric and it will be horrible on him during the camp*

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
Cecilia would actually feel physically ill as she listened to Spirit, though not to the point of it being easily perceptible. Cecilia would never dare say this and she enjoyed most of her time with Spirit: But it sounded less like Spirit would be sent to a camp of super-powered teenagers as apposed to perhaps an institution meant to assist her with her traumatic background. She could feel welcome, make a lot of friends and control her power, but from where Cecilia stood, that tragic event sounded like it was a big part of her life. What could she possibly do to even begin to help? Cecilia worriedly gazed at Spirit, now taken her human form. It felt as if she could only watch helplessly. Would anything good that might happen to Spirit in this place only pale in comparison to that horrid time in her life?

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@Mangrale@LiegeLord
Spirit continues walking smiling happily enjoying her time, "Hey guys, you want to play Eye Spy?" She asks with a chidlish giggle looking back at them tilting her head slightly.

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
Cecilia subtly glanced at James, wondering if he was as perplexed as her. In the end, she couldn't think of what to do except be as good a friend to Spirit as she reasonably could. Right now, that appeared to mean a game of eye spy. Cecilia smiled softly at her. "Sure, Spirit. I'll play with you," she said, not wanting to rope in James if he understandably wasn't in the mood for games. "Why don't you start?"

[LiegeLord]

@Mangrale@The1Rolling1Boy

*He would look at Cecilia as she answers, shaking his head. Getting out of his stupor as he looks at Spirit. Thinking from Cecilia's words that Spirit was asking if they wanted to play a game, he was out of it as she asked it seems. He didn't know what game they were thinking of playing, rubbing his arm as he smiles softly at the little girl. Speaking up shortly after* "Sure! I'll play a game." *Him agreeing, though it may be good for all of them to get their minds off things*

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@LiegeLord@Mangrale
Spirit smiles and turns around and begins walking backwards, "I spy with my little eyes, two future lovers." She says with a childish grin and uses her her hands to make a heart and hold them up so the empty area in the middle had Cecilia and James in it. She smiles innocently and quickly turns back around so she was facing and walking forwards.

[Mangrale]

@LiegeLord@The1Rolling1Boy
"Two future lovers?" Cecilia faintly repeated to herself, her attention towards the trees, having anticipated a feature of the landscape as what Spirit would refer to. At first, she thought that maybe the young girl meant birds or something. As nothing readily stood out to her, Cecilia looked to Spirit, hoping for some kind of "tell" or something to go on. It was then that she realized what Spirit meant, this new awareness causing her to stagger a little in her step. "Spirit...! W-what are you talking about...!?" Cecilia blurted out, aghast. Flustered, she nervously looked away, subtly angry at Spirit. In her current state, it looked a lot like Spirit might just enjoy making people uncomfortable after all. Cecilia rested her arms together over her stomach, an unamused look on her rosy face as she sensed her own pulse quicken. Now didn't feel like the time nor the place.

[LiegeLord]

@The1Rolling1Boy@Mangrale

*Having the same reaction as Cecilia, he would look to the trees. Was there a pair of animals she saw? Maybe the birds? At first it didn't hit him until Cecilia blurted out her frustration, his cheeks barely turning red but showing it still. Why would Spirit think that? Why even mention the idea? He shakes his head as he looks at her, crossing his arms and speaking* "I-I have no idea what you are talking about Spirit..." *Not knowing fully what to make of her actions, but was not fully angered like Cecilia was. Though was she trying to get them flustered? Did she actually try to make them uncomfortable? Sighing softly as he looks away, more out of annoyance then anything. Closing his eyes and trying to calm down a bit from the suddenness that happened*

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@LiegeLord@Mangrale
Spirit giggles, "Oh come on, you guys. It's just a playful joke but I see what you mean so who want to go next?" she asks. She continues to walk with a cheerful smile silently laughing at their reactions. She only said that to see if Cecilia really did like James because she's pretty sure that two friends wouldn't want to go see someone. It reminded her of something she read in a book.

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
Now it was Cecilia who wasn't in the mood for games, having half a mind to say green and just keep saying no until at least Spirit gives up because... that would show her. Realistically however, she did need something to get her mind off things, so she began to scan the area for something. "Fine... I spy with my little eye... something with legs that can't walk." Cecilia knew the item offhand, but looked about casually, wondering of they'd be fooled despite how considerably easy she was making this. She hadn't ever played "eye spy" before, although she had heard enough to know how to play it. She always thought the basic clues were on the boring side.

[LiegeLord]

@The1Rolling1Boy@Mangrale

*James wouldn't really respond at this point, he was wondering on Spirit's words and the sudden anger that Cecilia showed from it. He was getting the feeling that if he said anything, he would be causing more harm then good. Mostly watching the two now, trying to hide his discomfort about the situation. Though he did look around a bit, thinking he already knew the answer to that. Though he could always be wrong, but he wouldn't answer unless they looked to him. Walking along with them still, not looking Cecilia in the eyes. Felt like this situation could have been avoided*

[The1Rolling1Boy]

@LiegeLord@Mangrale
Spirit huffs and crosses her arms. "Well it's that a tough one... Can we know how many legs Cecilia to narrow down our choices?" She asked movung her head slightly so sge could look and Cecilia from the corner of her eye waiting for her to respond.

[Mangrale]

@LiegeLord@The1Rolling1Boy
"How many?" Cecilia repeated, not expecting a follow up question like this. "Um, I'm not sure... At least four(?) no six legs," she said, remembering how they all have four legs near their front section. She noted how quiet James was being. Without looking at him directly, she couldn't be sure if he was even playing. Maybe she should have said it was something big and red all over and just move on. The heat still dissipating from her cheeks, she considered that maybe he might still be thinking of earlier. Did she overreact to what Spirit said? How was she supposed to react? She got embarrassed by just touching James' hand before, and she's only known him for a few hours. Besides, even after everything that happened, could she really say what the future would hold for any of them. Cecilia cautiously looked in James' direction. Maybe she wasn't ready to see him again after all.

[LiegeLord]

@The1Rolling1Boy@Mangrale

"Four legs... doesn't walk..." *James would say as he looks at the trees, chuckling softly to himself. Though his cheeks were slightly red, exposing his embarrassment? Or was it something else? Thinking as he looks over at both of them, seeing Cecilia but not knowing what she was thinking and that she was nervous of him as he spoke* "I would say Neric but he can walk so that rules out that." *Trying to bring a little life back into this, though it may or may not help his case when the little Void suddenly appeared to Cecilia's shoulder. The Hawk getting itself perched rather quickly as it looks at the three of them* "Did I miss the party?" *James chuckling at the Void's attempt at something to talk about*

[Mangrale]

@The1Rolling1Boy@LiegeLord
Cecilia gasped lightly as she felt Neric perch on her shoulder. Her head turning to notice the familiar shroud, actually very glad to see him, especially since he seemed back to his usual self. The unfortunate scene before came to her mind partially as she examined his nebulous body for a second, but it didn't evoke the same response. "Not at all, Neric. You're just in time," she said pleasantly. "... I didn't get a chance to ask before... Are you alright?" she asked softly, caressing his chest as delicately as she could.