[IC] Camp Castaway

[KatherinWinter]

@DriveEMOut @grandia20 @LiegeLord @Mangrale @LiegeLord @Blueflame @Vampy @Mistiel @KimmiNinja

The counselors entered the dinning room. "Good morning campers. Today we are going to start with an another skill that I'd important to surviving the outdoors whether you a mondane or have abilities. You are welcome you to use you powers if you can but most powers will not be useful in this sport. Once you have finished eating gather by the firepit and we will start the day. " they announcedoor in unison.

[Mistiel]

@KatherinWinter

Lin listened to the twin camp counselors' instructions carefully, now not even phased by their synchronicity. "Oh," she said after scarfing down the last of her breakfast. "Looks like it's go time!" Smirking, she cracked her knuckles. I might not have to use my ability, huh? I wonder if it's rugby. I'm always ready for a good scrum! Maybe I'll get paired against Water Boy! The thought of tackling that close-minded jerk was supremely satisfying.

She left her tray neatly with the kitchen staff, thanking the dish washing staff profusely, before skipping over to Ivy enthusiastically. "Hey Ivy, mind showing me to the fire pit? Maybe if we hurry you can get to show me your power! That'd be super cool!" Laughing her full-bodied laugh, Lin couldn't help but grin. Yep, she was definitely starting to like it here and their first camp activity hadn't even started yet.

[LiegeLord]

@Mistiel

Nods would smile and nod, though he didn't know if it was new or not. Huffing as he thinks, speaking as he looks at the ground. "Actually I don't know if it's new or not... It's our first time here so maybe it is? Or maybe it's not, but it should still be fun-" Stopping as he hears James ask who he's talking to, looking over at James before the girl that just left. Looking at James again before jumping off the counter and onto the ground. "I did take my time for the response there that was my fault, maybe we can talk later. Ya..." *Neric rubbing up against James' leg as the boy shook his head and chuckles.

@KatherinWinter

James would look over as the counselors spoke, smiling a bit as he looks at Neric. "Hear that buddy? Something you can maybe relax in." He would smile down at his Void, trying to mess with the Void. Who is just glaring up at him now, the two walking for a bit as James sighs. Shaking his head again as he looks ahead. "Alright, fine. We'll see if there is anything you can do to help me or such. Crossing his arms a bit, Neric purring softly as he walks ahead of James. Heading for the door and flowing under it again as James just opens the door and heads out. Both of them heading for the fire pit, though Neric would most likely beat him to it.

[Blueflame]

@KatherinWinter"i wounded what will happen " max said as he walked by the breakfast bar and grabbed a green apple off the large pile. He made his way to the door eating the apple. He threw away the core as he left the lunch room and made his way to the fire pit.

[Sazama]

@DriveEMOut

At the sound of counselors announcing the start of activities and to meet by the fire pit, Val looked to the doors as campers began pouring out to walk over to the pit. "I guess we better join them, maybe tell me about your powers on our way there?" Val asked Jack as she began walking to join the others.

[KatherinWinter]

@Mistiel
Kyle grabbed Ivy's arm. He was usually very laid back but this girl was starting to piss him off. She clearly he no idea how hard he had to work to keel his sister from being discovered. The last thing he wanted was to lose his sister to government research. "Please don't encourage Ivy. I brought her here to learn how to blend in and control her power. I don't need anyone helping her stand out more."
Ivy frowned when her brother grabbed her. Kyle was very overprotective of her. Mostly because he had been responsible for her most of his life. He was more a parent then a brother. She knew he meant well. He was one of the few people who could counter her power. She needed him to make sure she didn't sure people. "I CAN SHOW HER THE FIREPIT! I PROMISE I WON'T WONDER OFF! PLEASE KYLE!"

[DriveEMOut]

Jack followed like a lost puppy. "Well, my whole family died in a fire. So, I guess losing your mama and papa. Oh, and your hermano. He looked down. "I just wished to see them, and tada!" A charred skeleton appeared. "Ey, hermano! Miss me?" The skeleton cocked his head to the side. "He can't understand me completely."

@KimmiNinja

[Sazama]

@DriveEMOut

"That's a pretty metal way to handle things." She gives both Jack and the skeleton a thumbs up. Once they reach the others at the fire pit, Val couldn't help but wonder what kind of powers might the other campers have. Val doubted her power would be useful survival wise, she'd have to use what she learned on the street if she was going to get through this activity.

[Mistiel]

@KatherinWinter

Lin tried to keep her tone as even as possible, getting a little annoyed herself at Kyle's stubbornness. "Perhaps I didn't make myself clear, Water Boy. My power can let me see the past or possible futures. Ivy's emotions are so pure that it SHOULD be really easy for me to predict if she's gonna flare up. If I get some sort of warning flash or tingle or whatever that Ivy's gonna go supernova on us, I'll take appropriate precautions and let you know. Until then, buddy, relax! If you're gonna be a hard-ass, then I'm gonna be the one who makes sure Ivy has a chance for some actual fun. This isn't a concentration camp, after all...at least in the way you seem to want. So why don't the three of us all go down and see what the Creepy Twins have ready for us, huh?"

She flashed a winning smile, putting the finger halves of her gloves back on and waited on Ivy to make a move toward the door.

[Mangrale]

Cecilia heard the announcement upon exiting the cafeteria, being one of the last campers to do so. Tardiness was a concern for her, yet from the sound of it, it might have been best if she left all unnecessary items at her cabin, handbag included. Surviving in the outdoors? Do they mean starting campfires and things like that?... That might have been very helpful to know yesterday, actually. she mused, thinking fondly back to after the canoeing. She couldn't be sure what they would do, the counselors likely intending to keep it a surprise until everyone had assembled.

@LiegeLord
Dropping off what she could at her cabin, Cecilia stopped just a few yards from the deck, a minute glare causing her pause. She sensed it was coming from the distant treeline, but try as she could, she couldn't determine its source, there being no sign of it. Deciding it was just some shiny object collected by a bird for its nest or something, and not wanting to keep everyone waiting, Cecilia resumed walking, reaching the fairly crowded fire pit. She probably wouldn't have found James or Neric if not for the telltale traces of the Void's smoke, not a crystal clear giveaway, but it was enough for her. "Hey guys, you wouldn't have happened to save me a seat again, have you?" she greeted, smiling between the two of them.

[KatherinWinter]

@Mistiel
Kyle shook his head. "Life is more then fun and games. I want Ivy not to have to hide her whole life. But apparently that makes me the bad guy. Tell you what. You take responsibility for her today. Then we'll talk." He let go of Ivy and stormed off. His whole life was about not only keeping Ivy safe but keeping others safe from her. His sister had no off switch. She couldn't or wouldn't follow instructions.

"You hurt Kyle's feelings." Ivy said angrily. Alot of people thought her simple minded, and in some ways she was. But she knew one thing without a doubt her brother loved her. He did his best for her. He gave up a normal life for her. He could have been adapted and had a real family but he had chosen her over that. Her attention span was small but her anger wasnt. Smoke started to drift off her skills.

[Mistiel]

@KatherinWinter

Lin sighed, her shoulders finally sagging in defeat. "Yeah, I thought I was telling him what he needed to hear. I honestly thought I was helping, but I have to remember that I'm the new person here. You have to build a rapport with somebody BEFORE you start giving them advice." She gazed out the cafeteria bay windows over the rest of the camp compound. To her delight, she actually saw smoke rising from what must be the firepit, so navigation was no longer an issue. She stood there for a minute or two, pondering all that had been said and how she might have broached the subject more maturely...or if she should have just kept her mouth shut.

Turning back to Ivy, she asked softly, "So would you rather go track down your brother or head to the firepit? I'll help you, whatever you decide. And next time I see Kyle, I promise I'll apologize for butting in." This complete roller coaster of emotions was new to Lin. She'd been on her own for so long with only the occasional street bands and Frisco dock stooges for company. It was a welcome change and yet it also gave Lin a fear of rejection, a feeling she hadn't had since her last foster home many years ago.

Suddenly Lin gasped as a spike of pain in her temple made her fall to one knee, cradling her head in her hands.

The unmistakable image of Kyle standing next to a waterfall, gazing down on a beautiful vista spread out before their eyes. A horrible feeling in her gut told her something bad was about to happen. In the vision, Kyle kicked out at something with his foot in anger, a rock perhaps, but he slipped. He fell. tumbling over the precipice and Lin screamed. Dream Lin ran to the edge and peered over. Kyle's body lay broken over sharp stones, his body beginning to liquefy with all the moisture around him elevating his powers. The eyelids closing, melting....

Lin snapped back to reality, shivering, covered in a cold sweat. "I-I-Ivy...don't panic. I-I think we need to go find your brother right NOW. He might be in some trouble and it's all my fault. D-d-do you know where a waterfall is nearby?" Standing up, she bit her lip to keep from breaking down in tears right then and there. Lin wanted Ivy to see her in the best, most responsible light possible, and to do that she needed to remain calm. It was only one possible future. It didn't have to be true. It couldn't be true. It couldn't. Maybe there was no waterfall nearby. Maybe there was but Kyle hadn't arrived at it yet. Maybe he went some place else entirely. So many unknowns...Lin's head began to ache as she suppressed all the possibilities as they tried to smother her.

[LiegeLord]

@Mangrale

Neric would look over at her, getting up as James pats the seat next to him. Smiling softly as his gaze goes for her. "Of course, don't think we would forget you Cecilia." James would smile happily, the little Void walking over on all fours legs and rub up against her leg. Purring softly before letting her sit, walking back over to James and sitting between the two. "Well that didn't take long at all, thought I was going to miss you when it came to the next activity." He would say both jokingly and teasingly, his hand going and petting Neric gently. The Void curled up and just looking to the fire, motionless but he's almost always motionless. So it's nothing new really.

[Mangrale]

@LiegeLord
Sitting next to James and joining him in petting the shrouded cat between them, Cecilia could sense that James was having a bit of fun with her, but she couldn't help bu feel more than a little self conscious about being late and so forth. "I-I didn't think I was that late. I had to leave some things at my cabin and...! _{-oh forget it}" Cecilia came to fully realize how flustered she was getting and just turned her head towards the pit, letting out a slight whine, her face minutely red and frustrated. She knew it was all in good fun however, and tried to think of something to talk about. "They said that the activity will have something to do with outdoor survival or something like that. I've forgotten if you've mentioned it or not, but do you have much experience camping in the wilderness, James?" she curiously asked, looking to him again, a trace of a smirk again. She didn't want to assume anything, but even if James hadn't the experience, there was also a chance Neric did.

[DriveEMOut]

Jack looked at Val. "Well, if we're in groups, I can summon some athletes to surround us and let us do whatever. Oh, and Shakespeare! He can actually still speak. It's awesome." He grinned at her. "If we're doing a normal sport. What would be important in surviving the outdo-" He stopped. "Archery? That would be slightly lame."

@KimmiNinja

[LiegeLord]

@Mangrale

James would watch Cecilia get flustered, smiling as he spoke. "I was just joking there Cecilia, don't be too worried about it." He would say as he bumps Neric a bit to scoot closer to her. The Void wouldn't seem to mind too much as he moves over a bit, just getting comfortable again as James chuckles. Looking to Cecilia as he smiles, nodding and showing he heard her and that he did have experience. "Ya, a good amount actually. Though I bet Neric knows more then both of us to be honest. But ya we have plenty of experience." Nodding as he looks at her, showing he has lived more then once in the woods.

[Mangrale]

@LiegeLord
Cecilia nodded attentively; she could have probably guessed that James and Neric would have a good amount of wilderness survival experience under their belts, but was pretty intrigued nonetheless. "That's good to hear. I have like no experience at all so I hope you two wouldn't mind giving me a few pointers now and again," she replied, scratching the back of Neric's ears as she turned her head to look at James, her smile growing significantly. There was a fair chance that there may have been more than one occasion where the two of them may have camped out because of necessity as opposed to preference, so she was reluctant to dwell on the subject herself. But she was happy that she wasn't going into this without anyone to help her should it come to that. She'd be a lot more anxious otherwise.

[LiegeLord]

@Mangrale

Neric would purr softly as Cecilia scratched behind his ears, his eyes closed slightly as James looks at her. Hopefully he and Neric would be able to help her, both to make sure she can get through this and to spend a bit more time with her. Nodding as he helps her scratch between Neric's ear. [color=yellow]"Ya of course, always more then happy to help. Though your smart Cecilia, I bet you'll understand it on your own." Trying to compliment her as his hand brushes up against hers, that feeling running through his hand. It was nice, it was a nice feeling. Thinking on the activity as well, what would the counselors have in store for them this time.

[KatherinWinter]

"WE BETTER GO TO THE FIREPIT. KYLE WON'T WANT TO SEE US FOR AWHILE." Ivy was sad that her brother had left her. He had never left her alone before. She felt alittle scared. She wasn't hood at controlling herself. Kyle was a safe guard. She knew that if she got out of control her brother could make sure that she didn't hurt anyone. Ivy knew her power was one of the most dangerous ones. Especially in the woods.

"THERE IS A WATERFALL BY THE LAKE. KYLE PROBABLY WENT THERE. HE KNOWS I WON'T GO NEAR THE LAKE." Ivy answered why Links said Kyle might be in trouble. It wasn't likely that her brother was in trouble. Kyle never got into trouble. He was most likely sitting on the edge of the lake looking at the water. Her brother would have wanted something comforting and he always found water relaxing.

[Mistiel]

Lin grimaced at the second bit of news and Ivy's casual faith in her brother. She tried to put a hand on the younger girl's shoulder to get the other's full attention span. "Your brother seems very capable. I just want to make sure he's alright." She paused, taking a deep breath, then continuing in her most assertive voice. "My power gave me a possible vision that your brother might fall down that waterfall. Could you please take me to the top of it? We can check the fire pit first just to make sure he didn't go straight there. If he did, then everything should be fine." A wisp of smoke curled up through Lin's fingers, but oddly enough Ivy's heat didn't bother Lin much. She'd always loved heat...which she supposed was one of the main reasons she hadn't been anxious to leave her birth city of San Francisco.

((OOC: That doesn't necessarily mean her vision can't happen at a later date. >,> ))