[IC] X-Men: The New Era

[RumikoOhara]

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Me and the peeps down by the schoolyard

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Api’s Theme

So Una was an outrageous flirt and she was worried about her ability as an illusionist because she didn’t have it under control yet and it had proven dangerous. He could understand it because his control sometimes slipped in his sleep causing havoc and crushing two beds flat as if an elephant had slept with him. She was so obviously single because she hadn’t mentioned a lover by name and mentioned being worried if a girlfriend or boyfriend coming after her. She was almost 16 and from the California city of San Diego; oh and adopted. Likely an only child as well because in the mention of her loss of control that affected her parents she mentioned no siblings.

“So Nik started this off, Sally's had her go and D's gone. Khloe and Api your turn. Anyone know who that is?” She pointed out his roommate Joey asking who he was. “Didn’t know clothing was optional.”

”That’s my roommate Joey though I am at loss why he is so underdressed” said Api perhaps a bit too quietly as he pondered the why.

Next to introduce herself was the Asian woman who introduced herself as Khloe Jeon and from LA but spoke of going to Chaewon, South Korea to become an idol, dream that didn’t work out much like his olympic dreams. That she was a Bisexual, single and 20 years old. She had tried Parkour at a very young age but was willing to help Una with Calculus.

Then she demonstrated that she was like Elsa of the Frozen movie by Disney, a Cryokinetic.

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Time to step up and be noticed

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That left himself it seemed so without pause he stood on the branch and stepped off and slowly drifted to the ground as he diminished the effect of gravity on his person to 10% landing with the soft touch of a balloon blow up with just air.

Bowing slightly he fixed them all with a grin before saying

”I am Gunnar Grimsson and I come from the West Region of Iceland the village of Borgarnes a little seaside village that is on the Borgarfjörður peninsula and considered a gateway to the Snaefellsnes National Park one of the most beautiful and remote landscapes anyone ever beheld.

I have only my mother is Eva Hekladottir the regional Chief of police, and my Uncle Helmud Kristiforsson the Captain of the Grettir a fishing boat 40 meters in length and deserving its name which means the Strong.

My relationship status is none, I have never been more than a friend to any of the girls back home.

I have never done Parkour but my training as a gymnast might help me make up for any lack I might suffer.

I was 1st in my school and 55th nationally in graduation rank and am 17 years old.

My power is Gravity Manipulation and so far I cannot manage flight as the villian with the same ability Graviton could but I can manipulate the force of gravity enough to make myself, people or objects lighter or heavier; I managed to lift my mother’s Volvo V90 over my head and set it down without harm to it or myself.

If any of my schoolmates need my help they need only ask

Then he finished and waited to see if they had any more questions for one another or himself.

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Drake, the one they called "D", or at least that's what she remembered, spoke up next. His mention of being from Texas as well gave Sally Insta-grin. How interesting. She never would have pegged him for a country kid. Or maybe he had he grown up in the city? That was a big misconception that drive Sally crazy sometimes. People would think, just because someone was from Texas, they were automatically a cowboy who wore boots and rode horses. Well... Sally did, but that's because that's what she liked. And hey, maybe Drake played the part, but looked different. There was one thing about him though, that always drew her attention to him. His eyes. They were both completely different colors, and although she had seen the genetic mutation in dogs (In fact she had one), never had she seen it in humans before.

As he continued on about himself, Sally raised an intrigued eyebrow. But when he finally got to what his ability was, her expression changed, from intrigue, to awe. He seemed to think less of his ability, joking that he could save money on sunscreen. "No," she piped up, holding her hands up as if to say 'what the Hell is wrong with you?' "Have you ever thought of being a fire fighter?" Sally raised her eyebrows in a playful 'duh' sort of fashion. "Do you have any idea how many lives you could save with that sort of ability?"

Before he could really reply though, Nik finally spoke up. Sally shifted her eyes in his direction and gave him her attention. And she had been right in her assumption as far as his ability went. "Hey, would that sort of thing work like... like in a bomb squad? Defusing bombs and stuff? Hypothetically, if one went off, you could survive It? Or you just make things explode?" Her last comment made her chuckle and she quickly cleared her throat, reapplying her innocent face. Nik then mentioned Api and Khloe, drawing everyone's attention to them. Sally looked up in the tree at the blonde boy narrowing her eyes in thought about him and his ability.

Unà though, was the next one to speak, and she had Sallys attention. She sunk into her hip and tilted her head, crossing her arms over her chest again as she listened to the other red heads ability. The girl could manifest illusions? Sallys's eyebrows raised in shock and she chuckled dryly. "So... your dreams basically come to life?" Sally held her finger up in the girls direction, silent for a moment. "I am not ever watching scary movies with you, and sleeping in the same room." Though she was partially serious, there was a playfulness to her tone. I mean, who would want to fall asleep in the same room after watching the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Krueger would literally kill you in your sleep! And quite frankly, that didn't sound too good to her. "Make you watch something with Hugh Jackman or Ryan Reynolds in it... then maybe I'll sleep over," she added with a wink towards Unà. The girl then mentioned something, drawing everyone else's attention, to a boy walking up to them half naked. Sally's eyebrow raised and she shook her head. "That, is Joseph, or Joey." Sally rolled her eyes and looked back at everyone else.

At that moment, Api finally spoke up. Sally' s head jerked in his direction with a wide smile. "He speaks!" Sally giggled, indicating she was being playful with the boy.

Finally, her roommate spoke up, though Sally already knew of her ability. It was still always cool to watch though. The Korean girl took her hat from her head and froze it. Though, she must have realized she had frozen her hat, or perhaps it was her favorite, because she almost instantly regretted doing it. Once the hat was placed back on her head and she chuckled, Sally laughed and shook her head good naturedly. "Hey, you can always keep the food cold if the power ever goes out," she joked with a wink.

When Api finally came down, Sally's first thought, was that he could levitate, but she waited for him to explain before jumping to conclusions. He stated his name, and that he was pretty much 'friend zoned' in his country. Sally made a pouty face. That was ridiculous! He was so cute! And then, he spoke of his ability. She had been wrong. They're abilities were somewhat similar in that they could lift things. Only difference, was he could make them weigh less or more. That was a pretty nifty thing too if you really thought about it. "well, Gunnar, II'm quite certain you'll be able to find someone here. I mean, look at all these beauties," she said, motioning to the other girls. Sally never thought of herself as very pretty. "And there are more lurking around somewhere." Sally smiled warmly at him.

Despite her playful remarks and teasing ways, Sally, at this point, figured that this place wasn't going to be as bad as she had normally thought. People more like her. People she could be herself around. That was her kind of place

A thought suddenly hit her. Sally looked around in search of the other red head she remembered. Temperance. She hadn't seen her yet.

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Like the Danger Room's 'hard light' tactile holographic environment, the device that generated their training clothes seemed to be Shi'ar in nature. So much so, that Syaoran had found that the devices would accept voice commands in Aerie -- a language that was almost certainly not spoken on this planet.

The training suit seemed to evaporate as a swirl of light enveloped him. When it the light had faded, the atomic structure of the clothing had been altered into an entirely different set of garments. A sleeveless, A-style white tank hung from off the child's slight frame, hanging loose over the blue jeans that dressed his lower body. He was barefoot, though his feet only intermittedly touched the ground. Instead, the boy floated through the air as he traveled through in the lattice of hallways that made up the Ashford Institute.

On this journey of mundane adventure, he voyaged back toward his room. He had homework that he was supposed to complete prior to the start of classes tomorrow, aside from which there were cartoons that were meant to be watched.

This intrepid epic would take the stalwart hero of the feather to the very brink of the Foyer of the Damned. He would then face the grueling challenger of the Stairwell of Seven Deadly Steps in order to arrive back at the sanctuary of his own room. But, before he crossed the harsh sands of the Foyer of the Damned or attempted the thin oxygen of the lethal ascent up the Stairwell, he would require sustenance.

And also juice.

So the feather-headed Shi'ar half-pint arrived in the kitchen. Being a ten year old was not for the faint of heart and required snacks if one was to endure the rigors of life on the playground. Sorting through the cupboards, the youth's search through the sacred treasure vaults yielded stolen goods of immeasurable value on the intergalactic black markets.

That being, a bag of Cheetos puffs and a Capri Sun juice pack.

Armed with the purloined provisions of prodigious snackage, the boy stood at the edge of the kitchen. The last bastion of civilization before he would attempt the grueling trek through the foyer and up the stairs.

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Location: Dr. Ashford's Private Office

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Dr. Ashford’s fingers wrapped around the crystal tumbler. He raised the glass towards his lips and breathed in the aroma of a perfectly aged scotch. Between sips he breathes in slow and deeply. His lip quivered and his eyes closed tight for longer than an awkward moment. A knock at the door erupted and broke the silence. Ashford’s eyes opened violently...angrily...but he calmed himself. “Come in Pierce”. He spoke, his feint Welsh accent coming through. The door opened fluidly and his associate stepped through; making his way over to the bar area of the office and grabbing himself a brew out of the fridge before approaching the good Doctor.

“The students are mostly settled. Attendance wasn’t perfect, but I’ll change that in due time. Most of them seem like they’ll adapt pretty well. Of course there are a few...at risks...among them, but with the proper tutelage and training I think everything is going to be okay”. A long silence settles as Adam takes a few gulps of his beer. Dr. Ashford stands from his place and turns toward his right hand man with a smile. He then steps over to the large bay window that overlooks the courtyard. Spotting the group of students that appear to be displaying their abilities to one another, he watches them as he responds.

“Xavier was right to allow me to put my trust in you and Ms. Everose. This term will test us in every way I’m afraid. Things will go wrong. However, our staff is adequate and we’ll overcome every single obstacle we face. Of course the students are the priority, but do not forget our other goals my friend. We’ll achieve something together that not even our brilliant friend Xavier could be capable of”.

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"I'm your girl?"

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Khloe flinched at the sudden wink, she just laughed it off since she was still a bit embarrassed with the whole freezing-her-hat ordeal. She found Sally to be such a cool roommate, just the fact that it wasn't anyone uptight or an over the top neat freak made it all better for her. Khloe did appreciate the show of powers, and how comfortable people were with each other, except for D, he had no intent of showing, at least for now. She just shrugged it off like it was nothing, she'll find out someday... Maybe.

"Yeah, I'll never have warm cake again!" Khloe exclaimed excitedly, but then was suddenly sad for moment, "I'll never have warm cake again..." It was one of those jump of emotions that just kind of happens, but she didn't stay sad for more than a few seconds.

As Khloe glanced at Sally, she was already mid pout, probably from the whole friend zoning thing Gunnar mentioned. Khloe was already on both ends on that spectrum, being friend zoned and friend zoning someone, it's not a good feeling when receiving really. Khloe didn't mind much when Sally suddenly spoke up once more, "well, Gunnar, II'm quite certain you'll be able to find someone here. I mean, look at all these beauties," that was all Khloe processed, if Sally said anything else after she didn't really care much about it; But Khloe did have a follow-up statement after the word beauties was mentioned. "I mean, I'm right here." Khloe mentioned, in a semi-joking manner, she laughed right after she said it, not even being able to keep a straight face.

Khloe already got the feeling that she was going to enjoy her time here, sure it definitely wasn't planned, but it wasn't the worst thing that could have happened. She'd love to still be an idol, that would still be her dream if she can, but there are some thing that just can't happen anymore, at least, in the way a person thinks it should happen. "It is lovely meeting you all, here's hoping we have the time to still be silly and some shenanigans yeah?" Khloe stated, hoping for a positive response.

[RumikoOhara]

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Me and the peeps down by the schoolyard

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Api’s Theme

Api was mildly embarrassed by the observation of Sally who drew attention to focus on his solitude

"Well, Gunnar, I'm quite certain you'll be able to find someone here. I mean, look at all these beauties,"

And that he was surrounded by pretty women.

It made it sound as if he were desperate for a girlfriend, not that he didn’t think such would be nice it was not his focus at this point in life.

”Thank you Sally, please call me Api, all my friends call me Api; it means The Monkey in my language. My Mother and my Uncle were the first to call me that because I felt I must climb everything that could be climbed. Then my mates at school picked it up and it stuck and I don’t mind because I admire the acrobatics of the tailed simians.

As for the need to have a girl on my arm I must confess it was because of my size and the fact I grew up beside all the girls my age in my village I never really tried”

Then Api turn his playful grin on Una adding

”I have been accused of being a flirt but in actuality I was just trying to make people smile; I love when women smile and boys my age back home used to treat me as if i were their younger brother even after I demonstrated I was as strong as any of them. I thought it was because of all the practice on the rings and bars but they tell me since coming here that my power has condensed me like any person would be condensed under constant pressure of two gravities.

I weigh 78 kilos.”

Then he seemed to have a light appear in his eyes as he turned back to Sally

”You are a telekinetic; our powers could most assuredly combine in a beneficial manner.

I can focus an object into a Zed state so that Newton’s second law is your starting point of your power to move it Sally.”

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[Red7VII]

Drake “D” Edwards

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"Have you ever thought of being a fire fighter? Do you have any idea how many lives you could save with that sort of ability?" Drake gave Sally a thoughtful look as he pondered the idea. Truth be told, he hadn't even considered it and felt a little foolish for not having done so sooner. She was absolutely right. Part of the notion was a comfort. A true purpose for his extraordinary circumstance. It was one that would itch at the back of his mind for days to come.

Drake's introspection was soon interrupted as Api introduced his roommate, Joey, who appeared to be heading in the group's direction. Drake's eyebrows furrowed for a moment as he looked around the scenery surrounding Joey. It almost looked like Joey was coming at them from the wrong direction. Did he come in through the gates of the school from the street? It didn't quite make sense. He must've missed something.

"Da-... D, right? We call you D?" Khloe asked after an amusing demonstration.

"You call me what you want," he said with a grin and a wink. "'D', 'Drake', 'Hairy guy other there'. Chances are, I'll answer." Khloe was cute and he liked that funny sense of innocence in her.

Drake continued to listen on as Api continued to shed light on his own personal history. The more he talked, the more Drake liked him. He seemed quite genuine and generous, which were always good qualities. It wasn't long before he saw a woman appear overhead. "We've been cooped up in this place all week. Ah don't know about y'all but this bird needs to fly free and see the sights. Who's going to come with me?"

"Cheesuz..." Drake muttered in a surprised whisper. He was not prepared to behold a woman in mid-flight hovering over them. Drake blinked rapidly for a moment in disbelief and then just let out a hearty laugh. This is the new norm now, he reminded himself. The possibilities of things to come seemed endless. He was glad he decided to come to this institution. It wasn't long ago that he was just riding off to nowhere, trying to figure out his next move. He would stop at bars, drinking himself into a mild stupor as he tried to wrap his head around his own life. It was at one of those bars that he heard whispers of the school from a couple of hateful bigots and how the institution was going to bring in the weirdos. Drake was slowly becoming proud that he was a card carrying weirdo, himself. Though he was a little long in the tooth compared to the others, the staff at the institution seemed to be welcoming him with open arms as he tried to find his own identity after the incident.

Her accent was certainly southern, which Drake liked a great deal. He couldn't quite pick up on the origin, but it sounded like she might be from a little east of Texas, though he was no expert at dialects. He certainly mirrored the sentiment, though. The crowd was getting, well, crowded.

"If I could do what you're doing now, you better believe I'd be chasing clouds with ya," he started, looking up at Temperance. He gave a smile as he continued to relish in what he was seeing. A person in mid flight. No jets, no propellers. Seemingly just the power of will. Astonishing. His eyes soon fell back down to the grounded people around him. "But I am ready for a change of scenery. Anyone got plans?" The ice was broken with Nik, and he knew it would only do him good to get to know his roommate better. At the same time, he wanted to see what this Texas girl was about, as he gave Sally a glance. Api looked like a good time was going to follow wherever he went and Uná was sure to make a conversation lively. He gave a smirk to Khloe as he snuck another peak at her cap, still finding himself amused at the trick from before. Finally, he looked on to the one introduced as Joey and was eager to hear his story before making any moves.

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Nik was starting to feel a little overwhelmed. He was used to being popular at school and being surrounded by people who wanted to talk to him, but there was something different about being one of the two youngest in such a large group of strangers. That... and these weren't normal people. They possessed intense personalities. Nearly everyone in Seattle just seemed so... gray. Bland. They would stand up and sit down when commanded, and spoke when spoken to. But everyone here... Hell, they were gods among men. Rather attractive, model-like gods with insane powers. Even someone with the ego of the explosive mutant couldn't help but feel both energized and uneasy by such a dynamic.

Sally's questions didn't help matters. What was he supposed to say? I can only blow shit up, or I get a little stronger when a bomb goes off in my face? At least, that's how Nik figured it worked. He hadn't exactly been in many terrorist situations once he found out about his powers... and quite frankly wasn't keen on jumping into one now to find out. Though, that would be pretty fun. It would be like Die Hard... Oh, I should watch that again soon...

As Nik sat and watched events unfold, his eyebrows couldn't help but rise at the appearance of another newcomer. One whom even Nik could infer by reputation at this point... and someone he certainly didn't want to get close to. Nik hopped up to his feet as D posed a question to the group. Getting out of here sounded interesting... but...

"I don't know if all of us going out and hitting up the town is a good idea. The public isn't fond of those with certain... abilities. It could take a single reference to our powers or accidental demonstration and we could have a mob at our throats. There's plenty of things to do here... swimming, basketball, some good old football in the yard..." He looked everyone over with an uncertain smile spread across his lips. He honestly wanted to go out and do something normal, but something in Nik's gut forebode disaster if they left the campus.

[Burning Kitty]

“If the normies want to fuck with me Ah’ll do to them the same as Ah did to the terrorist Ah took this power from, lifetime coma and permanent residence in mah brain.” Ever since the terrorist she’s been a lot more prone to violence. “If they try to hurt me, that would be a waste of time, Ah also got some kind of superhuman durability or indestructibility. Ah’ve been shot, blown up, haven’t been stabbed yet. This girl is planning on getting her drink on. If you want to follow I got room for 4 in mah car, three of ya will be cramped in the back.” She flew towards the parking lot.

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Api’s sudden declaration of his weight baffled Sally. She did that weird little neck bone thing and looked at him like he was insane. This guys was probably the same height she was, and weighed that much? And then he mentioned something that excited her. Something she had been thinking only moments ago. That they could use their abilities together. Sally’s face lit up and she smiled, nodding her head. “Yes, you read my mind, Api. I think we would make a great little team when it comes to things like that.” Especially right now, since her ability was rather weak. She was about to say something else to him, when she heard another voice. That sounded like it was above them.

Sally looked up and actually jumped jumped bit when she saw Temperance hovering above them all. ”So there she is,” Sally thought with a bit of a smile. The red haired woman was wanting to get out of the institute. Sally was all for that, but perhaps on another occasion. It actually made her a bit sad that the woman didn't want to come and socialize with them. Of course, she could understand why, but still. If that's what she wanted though, Sally wouldn't push her to be social. Maybe if she slowly eased her way in there, she could get Temperance to loosen up a little. Wouldn't hurt to try.

Drake’s voice then caught her attention. Sally looked over at him just as he was saying that he could use a change of scenery. Nodding her head, Sally agreed, but most likely wouldn't be leaving the school grounds. In all honesty, she wasn't sure what the Hell she wanted to do. There was a pool, a training room, her own room. Then Nik spoke up. She agreed with him, and really didn't want to get in trouble with the professor's during the first week. Plus, there was homework. Ugh… “I'm with Nik on this one guys. Actually, I think I may go for a swim.” She offered Nik a soft smile before returning her gaze to the others. It had been a long time since since had actually been in a pool. In Texas, it's all about going to lake, which was fine with her. It was just… they were always packed and dirty.

Sally shared Drake’s glance, then looked to everyone else as well, even Temperance. “Anyone wanna come with,” she asked with hope filled eyes, hoping that she wouldn't be the only one. “Uná? Khloe?” Sally looked at everyone, including Joey. "Drake?
Api?" Sally bit down on her lip as a looked between everyone, her eyebrows raising in hope. “Well, y'all know where to find me,” she stated as she waved at the rest of the crew and headed back inside. Sally would go swimming, even if it was by herself. Though she hoped someone would join her.

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Me and the peeps down by the schoolyard

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Api’s Theme

Api was surprised by the floating woman’s anger and disregard for the Institute rules, He thought there must be some rule of them mingling with the Baselines in town before they had control of their abilities. Then again he had been remiss in his reading of the handbook having had to catch up on the uniquely American curriculum and it caused him to blush.

Then he pondered her anger a bit more; she had insomuch as said she would take life if confronted by a Baseline or group of them and that truly was cause for worry.

Then he heard Sally mention a swim which was so popular among his people that even his small town had a heated olympic pool and he felt the draw of water; but then there was Temperance. How could he run off to have fun with Sally and the others after hearing her declaration?

She was obviously an adult woman and he only a 17 year old boy but he was also the son of a Lögreglustjóri of the Lögregla and hoped to in the future join Viking Force; it was a disturbing puzzle.

What should he do? Contact the staff, try and talk her out of it, or worst case prevent her from chaotically leaving and getting in trouble and possibly causing harm to his new friends by association?

”It pains me to say Floating woman but I think you should stay here and not enter the local town in such a mood. You are an Adult but Frekja, a bully by your disregard for the life of others.

Let us be friends, go swimming or if you like something else but please don’t go into town. said Api to Temperance.

He hoped she’d not go but she might was more certain and it was also possible that she might in anger try to attack him so he focused his energies within his body to his max ready to enhance his strength to make a leap out of her attack or put her in 9 Gs of acceleration while hoping it didn’t come to that

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Location: Kaylee Everose’s Private Room

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Kaylee’s hands ran through her hair as she washed it. She massaged her scalp and just let the hot water run over her head and neck. To her there was nothing quite like the feeling of a nice, hot bath. They were therapeutic to her...always had been. She let herself lay back against the tub and simply relax for a moment. She was in heaven.

The day had gone well for her. Classes were productive, most students behaved well enough, there weren’t even that many absences. It felt good to be teaching again. She reflected on being forced to resign from her job at the private school of her dreams. All because she was a mutant...She was thankful that the chancellor didn’t out her as the “freak” that he referred to her as, and simply allowed her to walk away. She shook the thought from her mind. This was relaxation time after all.

A knock erupted from the main door to her room. It was just barely loud enough for her to hear from the bathroom. Kaylee sighed...deeply. “One moment!” she yelled out, forcing herself to step out of her heaven and dry off quickly. She wrapped herself in an Ashford Institute branded robe and made her way to the door.

“I’m sorry to bother you, but…” The student, Nathan Caldwell, stopped speaking as soon as he noticed the Ms. Everose in her robe. He accidentally let himself look her over before awkwardly snapping his eyes towards the ceiling. Kaylee noticed the student’s wandering eyes but kept a straight face despite laughing in her head.

“Yes Nathan…” She responded. “Is there something you need?”

“Um...I...Just...Yeah, I just wanted to see if there are any tutors or programs to help students...well me...with calculus?”...Nathan finally lowered his eyes to hers. “This was the first lesson and I’m already lost.”

“You’re already lost?” Kaylee asked followed by a sarcastic laugh. “Well then. I’m sure we can find a fellow student to help tutor you, or you could always come by during my posted office hours and I could help you then.” She smiled at him, still a bit frustrated that her bath was interrupted though she understood that it wasn’t his fault. She noticed though, that the student carried something behind is eyes. She couldn’t quite make out if it was sadness, fear, anger, or something else entirely. He seemed like a sweet kid if not a bit on the shy side. She couldn't recall seeing him interact with any other students though, and figured this would be a good opportunity for him to do just that. “I’d recommend trying to get to know some of your peers. Make some friends, ask someone on a date, have fun. In the meantime I’m sure you’ll find someone to help you with your math homework.” She laughed sweetly. “There are plenty of brilliant minds on this campus. However, if you ever need help down the line, I am always happy to help. So don’t hesitate to ask.”

“Oh...okay.” He clearly didn’t expect, or like, what she had to say. His cheeks turned visibly red when she suggested asking someone out. An awkward chuckle slipped out. “I understand. Thank you Ms. Everose.”. She watched him turn and leave nervously. It humored her when people were shy around her. She genuinely cared about every student on this campus, it was in her blood to care about her students, but she couldn’t help getting a kick out of awkward situations. She debated getting back in the bath as she closed her door behind her.

[PapaOso]

As you are gathered in the courtyard getting to know one another and discussing plans for the rest of your day, a sudden...loud crash erupts from about 20 yards away. Dust fills the air as you all look to see what’s going on. There is a small crater on the ground and one of your fellow students lies there...motionless. It’s Nathan Caldwell. He’s obviously injured to some degree and blood trickles from his ear and face. A moment later a figure approaches from the direction from which the student came from. You recognize the young man as Isaac, another of your classmates. He hovers in the air and lands inches from the crater. He presses his foot down against Nathan’s leg, who in turn comes to consciousness and screams out in pain.

What do you do?

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As Sally began walking into the building, meaning to head to her room room and change into her swimsuit, her steps were halted by a loud crash not too far away. Her head jerked in the direction the noise came from, it having startled her,and she saw a cloud of dust. Sally’s brow furrowed and she started speed walking in said direction. Moments later, another student she recognized, was spotted as the dust began to settle, and a scream erupted from the area. "What the hell?" Something told her she needed to get over there. Something was happening. Something bad.

“Hey!” Without hesitation, Sally broke out into a run, her heart hammering in her chest now. What the hell was going on? As she neared the area, the dust nearly settled now, Sally saw another student laying in a small crater. The male that was standing (Isaac?), had his foot on the others leg. Sally glanced between the two before she took another step forward, towards the male that was standing. “Get off of him.” Sally narrowed her eyes and looked down at the injured male. “I said get off,” she demanded, her voice growing louder. She had no idea what she would do if this guy came after her. She only hoped that the others would have her back pretty quick.

Sally glanced behind her, hoping the others were coming. "Please, get off of him," she said a little softer, holding her hand up and out towards the man that was still standing. Sally took another, cautious, step towards them. She softened her features, trying to come off as non-threatening as possible. Which, she kind of was. What could she do to him?

[webboysurf]

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Interactions: @BoyMom69035 @ShieldsOfWar

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The sudden crash is something Nik wasn't familiar. The sight, however, was. Within a second of seeing things go down, instincts took over. Nik began dashing forward, only a moment behind Sally. While Sally was one to de-escalate the situation... he wasn't exactly that kind of person. He was one to jump headfirst into conflict, not prevent it. A Tybalt, not a Benvolio. The move forward was one that felt easy. Natural.

While Sally spoke, Nik fished into his pockets. Of course he brought them. In both front pockets were two small bags... pouches, if you will. Out of them, he pulled four round objects: metallic marbles. Cheap, simple. Effective enough for this sort of situation. He held them between his index and middle fingers on each hand. With a deep breath, the traditionally silver marbles began to shine and glow with a slight red aura. They crackled with energy, barely audible to Sally. Nik's eyes themselves seemed to change: a hint of red began to peek out from the stormy blue of his irises.

It was only a slight exertion of energy, but Demo felt it as if he was losing a small part of himself in energizing the beads. Beyond the slightest bit of exhaustion, Nik only felt anger. Every muscle in his body seemed tense as he prepared for the fight coming his way. The only thing holding the mutant back from firing away was the one thing he picked up from movies: he needed a quip. "Why don't you pick on someone your own size!"

His form was rather interesting. Nik wound up his first throw like a pitcher, his right hand arcing ahead of him, the marbles firing with straight forward. But then he shifted, gathering his momentum and spinning onto his other leg to let loose the marbles from his left hand with a slight upward swing. It was a little jerky, and not entirely perfect, but the aim was solid. The marbles fired towards the upper body of Isaac. With an arrogant snap, the marbles detonated into small blasts and a cloud of black smoke when they neared their target. The blasts were nowhere near lethal... just a concussive force to knock Isaac back... hopefully.

[PapaOso]

The blast crashed into Isaac’s torso with a concussive blast. More dust filled the area. A still quiet settled on that moment...As the dust began to clear a bit Isaac’s form is seen prone and pushing himself back to his feet. His clothes are torn and tattered from the blasts, and his face is twisted in rage.

“Why can’t you mind your own fucking business. You and the cunt get away from before I hurt you like I did this little bitch.” His hand stretches out towards Nathan, who is obviously shocked to see the intervention. What do you do?

[Almalthia]

Uná O’Brian

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Location: School Grounds, Courtyard

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Interaction: Nathan @ShieldsOfWar; Nik @webboysurf & Sally @BoyMom69035

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Mentions: Isaac @ShieldsOfWar

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Uná was grinning at the fact that people were talking and everyone seemed to be getting along. Temperance showed up and Uná smiled waving at her. She proposed the idea of going off campus. Uná was torn. She wanted to go off campus with Temperance but at the same time she knew that she had way too much work to do. She’d seen something about tutoring in the Library for after school and she didn’t want to miss that.

She’d always kept an AB average in school and took pride in getting things correct. Which is why when she didn’t understand what was going on in Calc that she about had heart failure. Math was one of her best subjects. Maybe it was the new environment or all the good looking people in her class. Nik was in most of her classes now that she got a better look at him. She almost mistook him for the guy that sat next to her in Calc. Poor guy looked as lost as me. Nathan I think was his name. He was cute...heck everyone is cute here. I swear all of these people could pass for actors or models...I’m too short and a ginger to be ranked up there with them. Hopefully the rest of the week goes smoothly.

Just as she is about to respond something crashes into the courtyard. As the dust settles Sally and Nik are the first to react. Sally trying to get Isaac to calm down and Nik giving the jerk a taste of his own medicine. While they both are distracting Isaac Uná scrambled down into the crater and went to help Nathan. “Nathan can you walk? Do you need some help? We need to get you out of here.” She reaches down to help him up if she can and sees Isaac stretch his hand out to them again.

[Burning Kitty]

Yvyvuvoj

[Red7VII]

Drake “D” Edwards

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Location: Ashford Institute for the Gifted > Courtyard Interactions:
@RumikoOhara@BoyMom69035@webboysurf@Almalthia@KatKook@Burning Kitty@Lord Wraith@ShieldsOfWar

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“I'm with Nik on this one guys. Actually, I think I may go for a swim. Anyone wanna come with,” asked Sally before extending personal invitations. Drake gave an upward glance at the newcomer before his eyes descended back to Sally. The options laid before him were essentially boiling down to getting in a bar fight with an interesting, but aggressive super woman or taking off some articles of clothes and chilling at a pool with another woman who was also easy on the eyes. Drake hesitated for a moment, feigning difficulty in his decision. He was fair at reading people, though, and could not help but notice Api looking up in concern at the gravity-impaired lady. Everything he had revealed about himself thus far was painting a picture of him being the ultimate Good Guy. Drake recognized the struggle. He also had the experience that Api may have lacked. People are who they are. They do not change, despite promises to the contrary. If this lady had turned herself into a beer chugging, gung-ho, knuckles up, rough and tumbler, Api wasn't going to change that overnight and neither was anyone else. You be Prince Charming today, he thought to himself. I'll have your back tomorrow.

With that thought, the corner of his mouth rose in a sideways smirk as he stepped in Sally's direction. Then it happened.

He felt it before he heard it. The ground tremored and then a crashing sound followed. Eyes wide, Drake spun to bear witness to a young man embedded in the earth. His aggressor soon followed, inflicting intentional pain. Sally brushed passed him and headed toward the scene, with Nik following closely behind. Drake was less than enthused about approaching a situation he didn't quite understand, yet. Sally pleaded for mercy and wasn't met with an immediate reaction. Drake didn't like it. Nothing about this seemed right. With stern purpose and clenched fists, he began to briskly stride forward.

Nik did not share Drake's hesitation. In a liquid motion, he acted. Pulling some small spheres from his pocket, he launched them at the aggressor, giving a true demonstration of his power as the projectiles detonated around him. The current enemy was downed. By this time, Drake had managed to catch up with the other two, his shoulder intentionally touching Nik's as he positioned himself slightly in front of Sally. It was strategic and symbolic, a silent method of communication, as if to say 'We're the wall. This dude is NOT getting through.' Uná scurried past to tend to the victim. Drake stirred for a moment, nearly attempting to stop her if only to keep her behind him as a means of safety, but she was quicker than his reaction. The aggressor got to his feet in a rage. “Why can’t you mind your own fucking business. You and the cunt get away from before I hurt you like I did this little bitch.”

Nope.

Teeth clenched, knuckles white, Drake stomped toward this asshole and reared up for a swing. As his fist was coming down, a blur in the form of Temperance pushed the guy back and began a frenzied assault. Drake looked back to the others to reassess the situation. Things just got real.