[IC] Camp Castaway

[SoulEater]

@LiegeLord @1Hawkeyes
Edmond chuckled and put his arms behind his head. "Well i don't know about any plus for anyone, but i guess your right." Edmond then picks up a pepper and plops it into his mouth. He chews it till he swallows and then picks up another one. Before putting the vegetable in his mouth he looks to see Neric and James looking between each other as if they had a question. Edmond then clears his throat and asks, "So you guys excided for any activities at this camp?" Edmond was quight smart in the relm of talking to people and interacting, so that was the reason people liked him. So he shrugged and said, "I honestly don't know what my favorite activity is. I wasn't on the bus with everyone so i may have missed so stuff." He then dragged his attention towards Helena who had juts came into the cafeteria. She seemed a little worried about something so Edmond did the only thing he could think of. He grinned and waved her over to sit with them. He then turned towards James and Neric to hear there reply for his question. He really didn't what to force her to come over if she didn't what to so he just started to munch on his peppers once more.

[1Hawkeyes]

@SoulEater @LiegeLord

Helena caught Edmond's eye and was immediately relieved when he called her over. She say with him and James grateful for the invitation. "Did I miss much?" she chuckled, noticing the foods each of then chose. James's balanced meal was impressive, especially in such a setting with so much different food. Then again, she picked a familiar food, so maybe that's how he felt too. "You must be really healthy if you eat like that, huh?" the young woman asked, wanting to make conversation. She saw Neric hopping around the table and gave him a smile. Her attention was stolen a bit by Edmond's appetite for peppers and other hot foods. She stifled a laugh. It made so much sense that a firelinked person would love hot food that Helena found it comical.

[LiegeLord]

@SoulEater

"Well Neric here wants and hopes there will be some competitions. Though I doubt he would be allowed to participate in any of them, he would be a very unfair advantage." *James said with a chuckle, popping a little more salad into his mouth. Looking to Neric who doesn't seem particularly fazed by the words. The Void sitting on his legs on the table as he looks around, soon turning to them as he huffs. Hopping over and looking at what Edmond has on his plate, pointing at one of the peppers and looking up at Edmond. James silently watching the whole time as he ate. Going for his fruit after, not having any dessert. At least not yet maybe anyway*

"May I have one? If that is alright James didn't get me any." *James looking at Neric annoyed as Neric flaps his wings gently to not cause a lot of wing and such* "I know, I didn't ask. And if he says no I can fly over and get one myself, just thought I would be considerate-" *The little Void interrupted as he looks over at Helena, the girl walking over to their table it seems. His head tilting a bit as his eyes stay on her, curious where she's been today since she left for who knows what reason. He ain't going to pry for it though*

@1Hawkeyes

[color=yellow]"Not much really Helena, just the beginning of Lunch. And ya I do anymore with a military like Void like him trying to get me to eat healthy as much as possible." *Him looking at Neric as the little Void looks back, hopping away and flapping his wings. James laughing a bit before speaking again* "I know Neric, you had past lives that were in the military so you kinda grew up in that mindset. I know." *Smiling back at his Void as it looks between the three of them, looking at Edmond about the pepper. Seems he is keen on wanting one it seems* "How about you? Do you eat healthy as well Helena?"

[Vampy]

@Blueflame

Max answer was short that didn't bother Valencia much, she was expecting to get ether a short or no answer at all. Max's power was that he could transform in to a cloud of smoke. Valencia tried to make a image of it in her thought and it looked very cool."That's cool! It can look like you're teleporting or something like that." in her voice was some excitement noticeable. Valencia looked at Max while she grabbed her sandwich. He was drawing again. From Valencia's observations you could make out that Max has been alone for a long time, that counts for Valencia too. He wasn't trying to push her away from him, if he was then he didn't pick that seat were he was sitting in now. No, he wanted to socialize the same as Valencia. The thing could be that the others are too busy with each other. Compeart to them Valencia seemed as the misfit from the group, so no difference. So Max seems to be like her, although her observations could be wrong they are observations after al. Valencia ate her sandwich as she continued to look at Max and to what he was drawing.

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord @SoulEater

"Yeah, I try to avoid junk food and any drink that isn't water," Helena said, then looked down at her plate. She shredded the tender meat and placed it into the tortilla, pouring a bit of salsa verde on top. "Well, this isn't the healthiest food, actually the pork is pretty greasy, but it's good. The sauce and tortillas are good though," she explained, excited to eat her food. Right before she was about to take a bite, she spotted Cecilia. Her cheeks quickly grew red and she put her food down, quite embarrassed thinking of earlier. "What about you, Ed? I see you like spicy foods." She covered one side of her face with her hand, trying to hide her shame.

[Blueflame]

@Vampy
"oh thank you" Max said as he began to blush from the complement but he was smiling. "wow this girl is very nice. I..I think I like her" max thought to him self as he blushed a very deep red and smoke started to come from his hands.

[SoulEater]

@LiegeLord
Edmond nodded and laughed a bit when James said that Neric would cheat. "Well only of Neric can win against me that is." Edmond grinned at the Void as he looked at the peppers on his plate. He then asked to have one which Edmond then looked at him funny. "If you what one then take one. Im not stopping you. But just so you know you may regret it later."
@1Hawkeyes
Edmond plopped two peppers in his mouth at once. He chewed and swallowed, pulling his attention to Helena who was eyeing his food. He rested his head in his hands and looked at Helena with a raised eyebrow and an amused look on his face. "Well guess we have a another healthy eating person here. " He looked at James for a moment then drew his eyes back to Helena. Her cheeks were heated up and she shot a worried glance towards Cecilia. She quickly hides one side of her face and asks Edmond a question as if to blow something off. [color=fff200]"Well, ummm yeah. I actually have always like hot foods since i was five. Maybe because of my powers but im not completely shore." Edmond then looked into Helena's eyes as if he could find what made her blush when she looked at Cecilia. "Your strange. What's going on?" His eyes were in slits as he looked at Helena.

[1Hawkeyes]

@SoulEater

Helena met eyes with Edmond, now lowering her hand a bit, though her cheeks were still red. "It's just that when I transformed into a tiger, Cecilia was so... so scared of me. I-I didn't mean to scare anyone, I just didn't know what Neric was going to do, that's all." She shook her head, looking away from Edmond and back to her food. "I know transformation is creepy but..." the girl trailed off a bit. Sometimes if she transformed in front of a mirror even she got a bit creeped out by seeing her body morph. "Well, uh, enough about my worries, you've liked spicy foods since you were little, huh?"

[LiegeLord]

@SoulEater@1Hawkeyes

*James would watch as Neric's clouds around him spread out a bit, while Edmond's focus was shifted away. A tentacle shot out of the dark cloud, catching one of the peppers and pulling it away. Holding it way up in the air as Neric chuckles without moving, only his tail shifting back and forth* "You'll learn about Voids later on, but do note that we can't be hurt. The downfall of a husk, we Voids can't be hurt since the pain actually shifts to them... so if you do hurt me, you'll hurt him. And I will not be too happy about that. Another reason I can't compete." *The pepper literally disintegrating in the tentacle as Neric sighs softly* "Ahh, good source of fiery energy..." *The tentacle putting the dried up pepper back on the table for Edmond as he looks to Helena* "To be fair Helena, you were in the right. Most of us Voids are not friendly and can easily harm others with little harm to ourselves. If it was any other Void then I commend you for your actions." *The bird of a Void hopping over to her and gently tapping her shirt with his beak and tugging on it a bit*

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

Helena smiled at Neric. "Thank you, I appreciate it. I just don't want to lose a friend in her, you know? She's a sweet person. I'll just meet up with her later," she then murmured under her breath, "Maybe after lunch..." In an attempt to keep the attention off her worries, she asked James and Neric, "So when did you two meet? Have you two been together since James's birthday?"

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

*James chuckles a bit, putting his fork down as he looks at Helena. He seems in good spirits as his eyes did make a motion over to Cecilia's area, his mind wandering for just a second as his eyes go back to Helena. He was worried that she is taking it out on herself, why she was off on her own. Or maybe he was wrong, regardless he gave Helena his full attention as he spoke* "Actually Helena, Neric has been with me since I was born. I was born with a scar on my hand that split open and wouldn't heal no matter what me or my ex-family did."

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

"Oh wow, really? That's pretty cool." Helena wondered if that meant when a Void's person died they just moved on to the next one. She didn't actually ask this though as to not open up any bad memories for Neric. "And I'm sorry to hear about your ex-family, James," Helena added. It wasn't clear how or why he disconnected with them, but she didn't want to open up a can of worms by asking questions.

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

"Don't worry about it, they were scared of Neric so they just kicked me out when I was young... I think it was... what again? Ten years? Ahh I can't remember but why would I want to? It was a lot of bad time for me, glad I'm gone from there." *James would say as he looks back at his meal, taking a moment from eating the rest as he thinks. Looking back at Helena as he asks his question, though was going to be more then happy to not continue if she didn't wanna answer* "So how about your family? Hope they are nicer and more caring for you then mine were for me."

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

"I'm sorry to hear about that," Helena said. She genuinely felt bad that he was licked out from a home at such a young age, but at least Neric always stayed with him. "Times should get better, especially after spending the summer in this camp." At his question directed to her, she answered, "Yeah, my family cares about me, but my parents are separated. It happened when I was little, so not a big deal." The young woman picked up her food again and began to eat. When her mouth was clear of food, she went on, "Actually, I got my powers from my parents. They're scientists and they thought they had a 'cure-all' medicine. I had a very low immune system, always getting sick, so they gave me the medicine. It worked, I rarely get sick now, but now I transform." She continued to eat her food, now realizing how hungry she truly was. A question popping in her head, she asked, "Is this one of your first times being in a... non-hostile, safe environment?"

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

"I see, well at least they care about you. All that matters, and for the powers. I guess everything happens for a reason right? Well that's what I think anyway..." *James says as he looks at her, though he was curious why they would test something so new on their daughter would be a mystery to him. Though their intentions were good, she still has deal with what she was given. Not that it's a bad thing, just society if James knows people. And he's dealt with people that don't like him cause of Neric. Though he gets his attention snapped back when he heard Helena ask about if it's his first time being in a safe place, putting his fork down as he shakes his head* "Actually no, but those times are gone. One person I enjoyed time with in the past, gone. So I am kinda forced to move on..." *Looking at the table as he shakes his head, Neric going still as one of his feet scratches at the table*

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

Helena realized her question might not have been the best to ask. This must've been the girl Neric spoke of earlier. The friend they lost was very important to them. She internally cursed herself for bringing up a bad topic. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that," she said. Helena thought for a moment and added, "Well, having Neric out like this seemed to be your uncomfortable zone, right? I think she would be very proud seeing you two out in the open like this." She didn't know the girl they lost personally and couldn't know if her words held any truth, but it seemed like they could. If the girl was so close to these two to make them react this way when mentioned, she would have to be proud of their newfound openness.

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

"Thanks I guess, she wouldn't want us to have that hold us back. I know that for a fact, so me and Neric have been doing our best to continue with our lives huh buddy." *The little Void just nodding, fluttering his wings again as he flies over onto James's shoulder. Getting comfortable there on his shoulder as James chuckles softly, the little Void had his issues but seems to be trying his best. Which is making it easier for James at least, him rubbing the bird's wing gently. Looking at Helena as he smiles softly* "You have or had anyone that you respected a lot in life?"

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

Helena thought on his question. She admired many traits of people, but who was the one person she really respected and admired? "Well, this is gonna sound a little silly, but the person I respect the most is Wonder Woman," she admitted truthfully, then continued, "Someone who fights for truth and justice when all the odds are against you, protecting and helping people you don't even know, even protecting people you can't stand. That can't be an easy job, even for a comic book character. She's definitely my role model, I try to be like her every day, especially in tough times." Helena thought about what she said and chuckled a bit at herself. In her mind it made perfect sense, but to someone else it might sound crazy. She could only imagine how she sounded like some obsessed fangirl, and could only chuckle at herself because of this.

[Vampy]

@Blueflame
Valencia was still looking at him, as he gave his answer he begone to blush. *He's so cute.* Valencia thought to her self. She finished her sandwich and looked down to what Max was drawing. Valencia saw that faint smoke came out of his hands. It made Valencia keep her smile up. Valencia had finished her lunch and placed her plate to the side. So that there where no obstacles between the two of them. Valencia grabbed a empty paper that laid on the table and a pencil that she laid down in the middle of the paper. Valencia took a deep breath and began to make a image of the flower that she was wearing in her mind. She closed her eyes so that she didn't got distracted. Then the pencil stood straight up in the centre of the paper. After a few seconds it began to move on it's own. The outlines of a flower started appear behind the pencil. Slowly the flower came on the paper. Valencia didn't open her eyes until the pencil fell down. The flower was visible on the paper, it didn't look that bad it looked really good. Valencia had used a big amount of energy to do this. To do something like this you must have a good focus and concentration. "By hand I really can't draw at all." Valencia said with a little smile. She was relieved that her focus was long enough to do it.

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

"Well, interesting to know. But even made up characters can be an inspiration to people, gives us something to kinda want to be like. I mean we'll never be someone that will always make the right choices but we can always try." *James would say as he smiles at Helena, and he wasn't kidding. There are people that try to do the right thing as best as they could though everyone is human. Everyone makes mistakes, and if he needed an example of what she does that can be considered what Wonder Woman is like... he can bring up Neric again. For a creature like him, she knew what she was getting into and still stood up to him. He's seen people do the same against Granger, including the girl that he and Neric remember. But the thought took his smile as he looked away* "And don't worry about it Helena. You aren't to blame for that, she stood up to a Void to defend me... she didn't last long at all. We didn't even get to stop her, she just ran out plead for it to stop..." *He shook his head, making a movement with his hand like he was sweeping something away* "Just slammed her to the side, I could swear I heard bones break and I knew she was dead when she hit the wall..." *Neric at this point would be all bundled up, whether is suppressing memories or feel bad about what happened is beyond them*