[IC] Academy of Noble Arms - The Golden Generation

[Not Fungus]

Vane

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Vane knows the person before him is slimier than an eel and almost exactly like a scurrying rat trying to cover up any trails before they can form. "You know," he began. It felt like the calm before a storm. "I really don't think you're a bad guy even with the skeevy stuff you're setting up. Makes me wonder how you got to where you are."

He was naturally going to accept the offer, yet there was something else. Something additional that he didn't expect Virgil to add that triggered a seed of chaos that already existed within Vane's heart. Keith definitely influenced him much more than he thought.

Or was it a quality he had from the very beginning?

"I used to be a quiet, calm kid who preferred to keep to themselves. That part of me broke down to reveal something else, you get me? Almost makes me wonder if something similar happened to you. A brat that didn't know what they wanted to do and..." He shook his head and stopped before he spoke any further. He scratched the back of his head in a confused manner.

Vane was desperately trying to hold something back. He shook the other boy's hand with a tight grip.

"Anyways, I'll take you up on that offer. Just to be sure, you said I could fight anyone and not worry? Does that mean I can fight you and everyone else here?" Vane tilted his head with a simple smile right as he said something that was a little bit ridiculous.

[Th3King0fChaos]

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At the Gardens

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Place of meeting

Virgil watched as Vane seemed to try and weigh the options, very quickly he saw his face change. Shifting and almost accepting of the terms. Good they were plenty honeyed as it was meant to be more than enticing to take him up. Yet he noticed that Vane begin a most likely step into a self-reflective speech. Virgil listened intently, wondering if there was a piece he can steal from it to control him with. A shred of insecurity that he can take a piece of it and using it to hold control over Vane.

As Vane spoke he spoke of himself changing something breaking down and changing. A metamorphosis in essence, a change that made him who he is. As Vane flipped the question onto Virgil for a moment. Virgil listened not really being shaken by the question as it was nothing other than ramblings and self-reflections of a man who doesn't know himself. Virgil finds this an easy pawn to keep control over, as long as he keeps Vane growing, Vane will do all that he wishes.

As quickly after that moment of self-reflection, Vane took Virgil's hand and agreed to join. As Vane then asked a question that made Virgil inwardly nervous, that is he allowed to fight their group too. As his group all too slight notice of this, yet, Virgil knew very quickly that he was asking a question he must have had as a misunderstanding, as with a small chuckle Virgil says, "No Mr. Wilson, I would more prefer that our work together to be cordial. To have such a situation come to be would be, less than favorable to both of us".

As Virgil pats Vane on the side of his shoulder as he pulls away and give Vane a nod as he walks back over as he continues, "Rinaldo, if you will, give our new acquaintance access to all facilities." As a that same smile never left Virgil's face, as if he was a porcelain doll, never showing any emotion behind those eyes, and never allowing view of his forked tongue underneath that soft smile. As when Virgil takes his seat back at the head of the table he addresses Vane one more time, "You will have access to all facilities this school has to offer. Please stay in touch, we will be calling you soon enough. As there will be some errands that we will need you to run. Other than that, please have a good day."

Virgil leaves Vane with a small smile and a soft wave. The others around Virgil seemed more than calm about the situation now. As when the talking ends the larger man brings his plate back to him and continues to eat his large steak. While the small shy girl slowly goes back to eating her salad.

The only two who seemed to have not moved much at all was Rinaldo and Domonica, as they continue to look at the computer and eat chips. Eventually, Rinaldo just began to feed Domonica chips instead of himself as she just laid on his shoulder and nearly fell asleep like that. A smile fell onto Rinaldo's face as he quickly hits the enter key, as a ring can be heard from Vane's phone. There is will read:

Anonymous

Anonymous

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Scan this to any of the data locks,
with it you will have access to all
the facilities you could ask for.

If there are cameras in the area,
showing the symbol to the camera
will delete the recording of the
camera for up to 20 minutes before
and after you show the symbol.
Making the video feed seamless,
almost as if you were a ghost.

Picture

Strangely Vane is unable to reply to this number and is unable to download the image that was on the message. All he can do is click the photo to increase the size to his entire screen.

@Not Fungus

[Landaus Five-One]

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It took her a few seconds before she did decide to start jogging again. She was grateful towards Henry being kind towards her. When he responded after she said her goodbye, she gave a cute little smile and nodded. ”I-I’ll be happy to hang out with you, Henry. It’s just what I need after all this horribleness surrounding… the dread.” Hailey said, still in German with a genuinely happy smile on her face. It felt like it was truly genuine instead of being something to cover up herself hurting like she did. However, she decided to start back onto her laps after saying that one last thing to Henry.

Her movement in her jogging was much livelier than previously, which was kept a pace more normal for her size. Even though, in the back of her head she didn’t want anyone to see that weapon in question. She doesn’t even know what it looks like or what it truly wants with her. However, the Dread, which she so easily put stayed at its usual measure of demeanor. No sharp increases, it was silent and still, which put Hailey at ease. She was definitely much more happier though since she gained a friend in Henry. ”Mother? Are you happy where ever you are… I hope you can see me gaining friends that aren’t using me to get to you...” Hailey thought to herself. It was an air of confusion since she doesn’t remember where her mother is, which it is something she wants to know by herself.

It was on her third lap, which she remembered something specifically. However, it was specifically about the class when it officially starts that is. ”Uhh, Coach… what is for today’s Class? Is it the usual or are you going to try to mix it up a bit...” Hailey said, with a bit of a wondering tone in her voice. This is after the six total laps of running around the gym anyways. As well, this is the first time she has ever asked a question to the coach like in a week of being at this school. She tried to stay quiet and do what is tasked of her but never asked a single question in any of her classes. ”I-I’m sorry I... never asked before… but you know of my circumstances compared to everyone else here...” Hailey said, with an ounce hint of everyone in the school’s staff knows how she got here. It is obvious as day, how the staff at this school acts towards her over the other students. She feels as if they pity her or regret for what her father did to her. However, she does need the pity or the regret for what happened to her and likes all the teachers for trying extra hard to help her as much as possible.

_{@BigPapaBelial@dragonpiece}

[BigPapaBelial]

@dragonpiece@Th3King0fChaos@The Man Emperor@Landaus Five-One

Oli Cinter and Jordan Quinn

Oli had been writing on one of many white boards along the walls of the gym. He'd stopped and approached as Hailey was showing signs of distress. And knelt there to watch the students support her. As they talked he waited his turn, a soft caring smile on his face, before offering, "Hailey, you've got friends here, you've got classmates that sound like they'd put themselves on the line here. The Dread may feel cold. But the care of your friends, classmates and the staff will help you pull through." He doesn't try and hug her or touch her, but the clear caring of an adult is there. He nods slowly ready smile on his face, "You take your time, bask in the help and caring of your friends." He gets back to his feet and heads back to the white board finishing what he was writing.

The boards reads:

*Have your lunch! Gotta eat to grow up big and strong!

*Do your laps! Four and two! You know what to do!

*Warm up and stretching.

*It's Noble Arms training day! You're mine now!

*Light Combat and Movement: What it means for you!

*Light Sparring Practice

*Cool down and Summary

*why are you still reading this?

*seriously stop...

*...come on now

*okay fine...

*We're no strangers to love/You know the rules and so do I

Oli smiles as he finishes the list off with a flourish of the white board marker. And winks at the students who are there for class.

Jordan in the meantime is sitting with the others, and he had watched Hailey, Oscar and Henry speaking about Hailey's moment of sadness and dread. He sat nearby leaned forward but didn't try and add his own words to the moment. It'd be too much, not wanting to smother her. Besides it sounds like Nath, Oscar and Henry had it down helping her through that moment. He's still there showing his support of course. He looks to Henry and Oscar after abit, "So what do we hear about the mission today? How are we going to work this? Do we know when they are getting here?"

Oli suddenly steps up to the three, "Ah right I knew I had forgot something." He kneels in front of Oscar, Henry and Jordan, "I hate to break this too you three. But I was notified that the Senators won't be here today. Something about some big shindig back at the senate house. They won't be able to make it for another week. Which is really a good thing. We kinda dumped this on ya at the last moment right? This time will allow for some planning and a second line to be put forth right? So yeah I'm sorry for notifying you all of a sudden. But this might be in the end a good thing."

Oli makes a gesture of apology to the trio.

Jordan blinks, "Well damn. I didn't expect that even remotely. But well okay." He hums and looks at Oscar and Henry, "We can use this right? I mean this would have been the first time we ever worked together. Maybe we can fit some training in? See what we can do as a team?" He looks at Oscar and Henry.

It's only then that Jordan looks up at the board, "Oh crap! I haven't eaten yet!" He digs into his backpack for his lunch.

Oli steps on away and waves to Hailey, "You wanted to know what we're doing right kiddo?" He grins brightly, "Get a little food in you, not too much though as I intend to work ya some this class."

[The Man Emperor]

Nathaniel Gregorio

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Oscar would be met by an aghast expression as he explained the American point of view when it came to asking people the sizes of their shoes. Nathan's mouth remained open as he stared at the other boy with utter shock and disbelief. "Oh... oh. Holy crap. That is what it meant...?" He put his hand on his forehead as he started to breath a little funny, wiping the sweat that had begun to form from the revelation that had come from Oscar's shocking revelation. "Oh, hell... thank God that you are the first American person that I asked that question to... huff... well, thanks for letting me, uh, latch on you for this long. Ha... I think I'll start running the laps."

With that, he stood up from using Oscar's shoulder and stretched his arms and legs in preparation for running a set of laps. "Hngggh. Much better." There was the sound of joints being stretched and popped as he straightened his back. After wiping his glasses on his jacket, he then walked out towards the runways in order to start his laps, though it would be rather noticeable that was stealing glances at Hailey as he did so. Nath, however managed to hear their PE teacher tell Hailey to eat, at which he had an idea. The best way to the heart was through the stomach, right?

"Hailey... um. I have... extra food in the bag. If you like... yeah."

Hah. What a simp.

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Nikolay Ivushkin

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It was at this moment that Nikolay arrived on the gym, walking in while chewing on a pair of Stick-O's. He came in just in time to hear Nath offer Hailey food, at which he snickered. "Ah hah. Typical... you're hopeless, you and I..."

He still wasn't extremely satisfied with his recent lunch, though, what with his body's metabolism being faster than normal people. His Fists shimmered into existence, handing him another pair of Stick-O's that he had been keeping in the pocket of his backpack in a paper bag. Nikolay then sent them away, biting on his food, perhaps in preparation for the calory burning that was the upcoming PE class.

The Russian sat down a little to the left from the trio that was sitting on the benches. Bored, he greeted them with a Scottish dialect. "Heya... good day to train, no?"

[Landaus Five-One]

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It took her a few seconds to notice what the Coach had said to her, which she smiled kindly towards him. He was really nice, which she noticed him going to the board and writing something on it. She couldn’t help but giggle at the silliness of what was on the board, mostly the bottom part. It tickled her a lot, she definitely needed this laughter in her life she hadn’t had a good laugh in awhile. ”T-That’s really silly… I really needed that laugh after all the stuff I went through today.” Hailey thought to herself with a wonderfully bright smile on her face. She couldn’t really stop herself from giggling from what was written since its a bit too silly.

However, she did listen to the coach telling Henry, Oscar and Jordan that their mission was delayed for a whole week. It was a bit distressing since they all looked like they came here for something important. However, the most distressing thing in the Gym was her. She smiled at the kindness of her classmates in helping her through some of her troubles, especially now she has some friends. ”E-Even though I still don’t want to… awaken my Noble Arm...” Hailey thought to herself, with a bit of a sweat drop since its still scary nonetheless. The Noble Arm’s Dread is always a problem towards her, which its a bit terrifying.

Hailey then heard the Coach Oli address her, which she smiles gently and nods about what he said. ”Y-Yes, thank you for what you wrote on the board. I needed that laugh, it was funny coach.” Hailey said, nicely still with a little giggle nonetheless. Her giggle was definitely something different from what her usual reactions are, terrified and scared. However, she did notice the coach’s grin and kinda felt a bit utterly like what he is going to do this time. Even though, he always changes up everything he does in his curriculum. ”Y-Yeah… I-” Hailey said, trying to answer the coach. However, she was interrupted by Nathaniel in the middle of her speaking towards the coach. She huffed slightly but remembered that Nath was just trying to be nice to her since yeah. ”U-Umm… Nath, thank you… I would like something to eat, since I didn’t really eat that much at lunch..” Hailey said, a bit frustrated but not trying to be angry at Nath. She already done that yelling bit by saying she’s not a magnet.

She sighed slightly at this whole thing but its very nice that her classmates are really nice and all. What Coach Oli said, is definitely true it would probably be much better to bask in the help and caring of her friends. The reason for the completely not fully eating at lunch was her starring at her parent’s photo being really happy. ”T-This is so hard… I never had anyone else to try to be nice to me, like ever since I came here...” Hailey said, with happy tears going down her face. It made her feel a bit bad for being so much of a distant student in this school when she tries to be friends with everyone. She stopped and started to think but deeply sighed a bit regretful about all she was doing. ”U-Umm… I-I think I should apologize for how I’ve been acting before today… I didn’t give anyone a chance… to get to know me until it started up… I don’t even know how or why the Dread acted up today.” Hailey said, sincerely in both languages she speaks. It was towards everyone within the room, which included Oscar wouldn’t leave him out of it and Nikolay. Even though she’s grateful for everyone it feels like this is somewhat her fault, she constantly beats herself up. It’s happening again, beating herself up for a little slight she felt like she gave everyone. Very little interactions for everyone in her class but positive interaction.

_{@BigPapaBelial@The Man Emperor@Th3King0fChaos}

[Th3King0fChaos]

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Oscar

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Oscar had a slight chuckle in his voice as he watched Nathaniel have a very hilarious expression, one that was expected for Oscar at this point as Nathaniel seemed like he didn't mean to say such a thing to him. Oscar thought it was absolutely funny as Nathaniel spoke to him Oscar responded to him, "Hey don't let it catch you up. It was an honest mistake. And have fun!" As Oscar patted Nathaniel on the back as he began heading off.

As Almost like the devil, Henry appeared at a perfect time to come and sit down with them. AS Oscar patted Henry on the back when he got over as he started to speak to him in German, "Hello, Henry. You did good there. Hailey seems to be doing well because of you." Oscar gives Henry a nod as he looked off to find Nikolay coming over as Oscar calls out to Nikolay, "Oh hey Nikolay!"

As Oscar saw him sit down slightly off form the body guard group Oscar looked over as he heard Nikolay speak. Oscar at first was very off put by the fact that Nikolay's voice changed, then Oscar thought up of a reason for it to make sense, he was practicing his voice acting! It would make sense because of how good he was! Oscar played to it as if nothing was happening, "Yeah it is actually a nice day to train. I feel energized!" Oscar says as he give a smile and throws up his arms into a strong man pose.

As Oscar heard from behind him Jordan speak up! He hasn't spoken this entire time, Oscar turns to hear him ask about their mission as then almost like a ghost Oli was there to interrupt before Oscar could even speak. As Oli began to speak he informed them of the new situation, as the senators seem to be coming in a week rather than today. This lifts a weight off of Oscar's shoulders as he realizes that they actually get a week to work together. Which Oli quickly commented on as this is a good thing.

As Jordan spoke up again as Oscar shifts his head to Jordan to listen to him, as he brings up the idea of the training together. As a smile comes onto Oscar's face as he says, "Hey that'd be great! Um, well since we have time. Wanna meet up after school? It would probably be a good time for everyone to be able to work together and spend time with Oli to help us."

As Jordan exclaims out he hasn't eaten. Oscar looks at him for a moment as he never notices until now that, he hasn't eaten either. Oscar had went on multiple weight managements so there are many times Oscar forgets that he is hungry, as when he is hungry he just wills through it until one of his scheduled meals. As he thinks about maybe eating, yet he can get by without eating for a little while longer. He does have food bars in his bag, so he wasn't too concerned about his well being.

As Oscar takes a sigh out as he does a bit of stretching, "Welp I guess that what we can start with is getting in a nice work out as we go through our classes. Then we work out our kinks in team work. We should be splitting up then at that point we do need to get to classes". As Oscar throws the both of Henry and Jordan a smile as he waves everyone on the bench off as he begins running off to his do his laps.

Oscar wasn't very concerned with his laps, these are nothing more than pleasantries to Oscar. As a few laps jogging is more than easy, then 2 laps sprinting, that was normal for a burst of speed needed in wrestling and boxing. As even if Oscar had a decent reach and a good frame, he always preferred being the aggressor. So he had learned to make very high energy bursts of speed, then worked on and extended the length that he could sustain that speed. To the point where he could clock in a solid 22mph and sustain that speed for a good bit before needing to slow down to regain stamina.

_{@dragonpiece@The Man Emperor@BigPapaBelial}

[WindsOfFate]

Jeimseu the Silent Oracle

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Discrimination in any form was distasteful, and hindered progression. It was disrespectful to the positive aura Jeimseu enjoyed having around him. Why did he openly show his affection towards Pablo? Pablo probably thought he was playing around, but Jeimseu wondered how things would be if he truly dated someone as genuine as Pablo. It was as if the guy couldn't tell a lie. Jeim felt grounded around him. Things felt real. It was a familiar feeling, similar to when he was around his mentor, his master. The man kept him safe and trained him in the ways of martial laws. He helped him develop his Noble Arms and gave him the freedom to uncover various skill and technique. He never felt as if he owed the man anything, and it was similar with Pablo. Ever since he'd met him he wanted to be around him, to flirt with him and hope that something would come of it other than friendship, but nothing ever did.

Jeimseu's time was normally spent helping various clubs like the LGBTQ Alliance Group or the Music Club, or other school activities. He was relatively popular in the since that to not know him was rare. Jeim felt the warmth of Pablo's embrace and felt like putty in the younger man's arms. How much he would give just to relax in his touch and read his mind. How much he longed for a simple kiss, or for something to signify that Pablo liked him, that the feelings were mutual. That would all have to wait as he made his way to his seat ignoring the blatant disrespect from the two students whose names he didn't care to know. He remained silent for the remainder of the class, jotting down any notes he needed to. He didn't like failure and strived to maintain a grade his mother would be proud of. He couldn't help but think about Pablo and his relation to the other student who'd be a complete ass in response to their not so subtle PDA. Maybe he should make the first move and just as Pablo out.

As he packed his things into his backpack, which was a designer sling bag, he looked up in time to hear the voice in his head. Instructions. More instructions on the mission at hand. This time it was an update on things. They were to cease their attempt for now and wait for further instructions. Even though it was an irritant, he would make the most of this. Pablo. He would ask Pablo to spend time with him in an effort to see if they could be something other than friends. He took note of everyone's faces around him after the whisper had ended. It was strange, but he was observant and careful. It kept him alive and ahead of many others.

"Pablo, can I speak to you in private?" Jeim asked having mustered up the courage necessary to ask the guy who he had a major crush on out on some sort of date. He didn't waste time after he pulled him a distance from others. "Pablo, I like you, a lot, and I know you probably don't see me in that way, but I want a chance to see how this goes, to see us be more than just friends."

Jeim was in a vulnerable position and he hated it, but he had a lot to do and a very short amount of time to do it in. This was something he wanted, but was he willing to do what was necessary to maintain it?

@Letter Bee

[Letter Bee]

GM Post

Lunch, Pablo and Jeim

Pablo took Jeim’s hand and, after seeing that they were now reasonably private, kissed him full-on on the lips. Then he pulled away, smiled, and said, “I was never sure that this moment was real, that this moment would come at all. But now that I see that you’re sincere,” even without my power, I can see you are sincere now, “All I can say is that I love you too. Jeim, I can’t resist it anymore, be mine and I will be yours’.”

I am now fighting against your mentor, Jeimseu Izgawi. I am now counterbalancing him, hoping against hope I can give you a healthier experience than others are willing or able to give. But I worry… Am I just using you like your Mentor is, or do I really love you? I hope it’s the latter, I hope that I can show you a better way than the Hammer could, that we can all coexist in peace.

Lunch, Cynthia

The Senators’ coming. Delayed for a week. Does that mean that she can try and join the ad-hoc bodyguard detail tasked with protecting the politicians for when they did come? If so, Cynthia mused as she ate, maybe she can do something to prove to the bodyguard detail that she was good enough to join them, then? But first, she had to see Vane, the guy who she and Pablo had met just earlier - She still had to challenge him to a spar.

So the young woman began looking for Vane, musing about how she was going to have a fun fight… Until she saw him go into one of the high-end training facilities - The ones bought out by Virgil. That only meant one thing: The Mestizo (which in the Philippines, was a term used for some of the privileged upper class) was trying to use divide-and-conquer tactics on the rest of the student body, and had won Vane over to blatant treachery (the fact that Vane was not on her side in the first place was conveniently forgotten). Damn that meathead - She was going to trounce him one day!

But first, Cynthia had to bide her time - Rash action would only result in needless casualties. So she went to the gym first, hoping to find the student bodyguards as well as other folk who can potentilaly help her against Vane, Virgil, and their cronies...

@WindsOfFate@dragonpiece@Not Fungus@The Man Emperor@Th3King0fChaos@TheHangedMan

[The Man Emperor]

Nathaniel Gregorio

"Oh. Oh no."

Nath tilted his head in slight confusion as Hailey began to weep in front of everyone, speaking as of how she had friends that actually treated her as a friend. It was really odd, even for him, whose eccentricity knew absolutely no bounds. He hadn't really seen someone cry in school before... not in front of everyone, at least. Sure, a friend of his cried for thirty minutes straight after finding out that he has been cheated on by his girlfriend (not to mention that she basically threw him away for a tall, handsome, and rich Swedish boy that she had just met a month before that)... and another friend wept in the canteen, but at least she decided to hide her unparalleled anguish by hiding under the lunch table while being hidden by Nath and the aforementioned boy that was cheated on and made into a rebound. What he was seeing right now was markedly different from what he had ever seen so far.

Still... he understood what she meant, and already had a theory as to why she seemed to be overwhelmed by the shows of kindness that everyone that she had met so far had given to her without ceasing. Henry gave her a... hmm, massive hug, Oscar was just being nice as always, and Nath himself was just... well, being himself. And maybe a little simpy. He liked her, after all, though he had little idea. Guess that this here is just destined to happen.

Fortunately enough, she started crying when he had offered her food in lieu with the coach's suggestion to eat. Maybe...

"Hey, hey... here now. We're all friends here, Hailey. Being nice to you is part of our job description, yeah?" He then held out his arms; an invitation to a hug. "We are here if you need some place to pour out... things, okay?"

@Landaus Five-One

Nikolay Ivushkin

Nikolay was still chewing on that pair of Stick-O's when Hailey began to weep tears of joy. And then Nathaniel, that little boy with those electric revolvers practically gave her the typical comforting phrase. He then replied to Oscar, making one of the Fists make a thumbs up while doing so. "I-i-i-indeed, lads. There will be a gooooood session today, mhmmmm.. yes. Yes. Indeed."

The boy paused, cursing to himself that he stuttered, again. He didn't like that he kept speaking in sentence fragments and stutters, as he had already nailed a few accents. It was like an ever present curse that hounded him whenever he was out in public. Fortunately, none of this was present when he was in private. Just like a dual personality...

Nikolay leaned on the wall, adjusting his glasses as they looked like they were really cloudy. He then put them back on just in time to see Cynthia come in. It looked like she she was looking for something... or someone.

"Ah, hey. Cynthia.", he called out to her as soon as the Germanic lady was within earshot. "You looking for something... or somebody?"

@Th3King0fChaos @Letter Bee

[Landaus Five-One]

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It took her a few seconds to realize that Nath was a bit confused in why she was crying. The fact she never really had a friend in her old school always hurt but the baggage she carried always felt heavier. However, the people at this school were so much more nicer and kinder than anyone at her old school. It was obvious at day, even her childhood friends at that school was avoiding her like the plague, it hurt much. However, when she heard Nath’s response to what’s going on with her it just gave her a big smile. ”I-I… we are friends, Nath. It’s just hard to remember the last time… This, is the first time people at a school… were nice to me. They avoided me as if I was forbidden to talked too…” Hailey said, responded to his first question. Her tone of voice was definitely heart broken at the fact her school before Trinidad was awful. All because of the people she was hanging out with, which is why she’s not really in a clique in this school. She wants to be the shining beacon of friendship, even though she has problems with that sort of thing.

However, when she saw Nath put out his arms as if he wanted to hug her. It made her just walk up to him and hugged him. ”U-Umm, thank you Nath… for somewhere I can talk out my anguish. I-I don’t like this feeling of hopelessness… As if someone or something is watching my every move… It must be The Dread.” Hailey said, with a shiver down her spine ever single time talking about the Dread. However, it did nothing still as if its not doing anything right this second. This relaxed her a bit more even though, she must be ever vigilant against whatever is the dread. It was sweet that everyone in this school was very friendly towards people whom are suffering with emotional baggage alike her. She was grateful towards Nath, Henry and everyone in her homeroom class. If it wasn’t for them, she would be completely lost in the never ending darkness. She cried while hugging Nathaniel, even though she was 3 inches taller than him. ”Uhh, I never really noticed how short Nath was…” Hailey thought to herself, a bit curious why she never really noticed that.

It was sweet what Nath is doing for her, almost when Henry gave her a hug and outright cared for her. Trying to make sure the Dread didn’t take over, where she lost what left of her pleading soul. She was surely wanted to give up but Oscar, Nathaniel, Henry and everyone including the teachers were showing true kindness. ”U-Umm, Nath? I-I would really like that bite to eat you so kindly offered me.” Hailey said, with a smile on her face. She finally was given the one thing she wanted for a long time, which was Hope. It was obvious she had none, no hope within her whole being. She was a little bit off from ending herself, however, no one truly showed her hate or anything towards her. Even though every school does have its bullies, which hurts. Its always great to have been given hope from the ones who first showed something she never saw until now. Whatever caused the dread to activate helped her to finally get out of her shell a little bit. She still has a long way to go until she turns her life around but been given the one thing she lacked ever since she got here was a good thing. ”I finally have Hope. I thank everyone who gave me what I lacked… for so long… nothing felt right in my life until everyone came and showed me there’s a different answer. To not give up and face your fears...” Hailey said, which she spoke the word Hope loudly only to get attention of Oscar. While all the other words were spoken loud enough only towards Nath since he’s the one whom offered her a hug and everything. Almost like Henry too, she will never forget the kindness these people gave her the rest of her life.

_{@The Man Emperor@Th3King0fChaos}

[dragonpiece]

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Henry

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As Henry finally sat down with Oscar, Jordan, and he thinks Nathaniel, he relaxed and rolled his shoulders as if trying to get rid of any tension. As he was getting comfortable Nathaniel got up to go do his laps. Henry felt a hand pat his back as he looked over at Oscar, saying he did well. Henry smiled at Oscar, showing some gratitude for the acknowledgement.

He thought of the smile he was able to see of Hailey's. Seeing a smile like that has a way of melting the fatigue away from any heart. It is what Henry needed as his big mission was coming up later today with these two men. Henry did have some reservations with doing such an important mission with people he hadn't worked with yet. He felt his lack of experience in group settings would cause his teammates issues. But he didn't have time to shy away from it now that It was set in stone.

Mr. Cinter had started to make his way over to share the news. The news was indeed sudden and took Henry by surprise. Henry was thoroughly excited about the delay. With that time extension Jordan, Oscar, and himself the opportunity to really become a cohesive unit. It seemed like Jordan had the same idea. Henry said "Sure, we could really use the additional training" giving a thumbs up to Jordan. With Oscar's also wanting to meet after school were all set. Having just noticed Nikolay Henry gave him a smile and a wave. Henry must have been too lost in thought to have noticed Nikolay there. Henry was perplexed whether Nikolay's voice was different or was Henry just that forgetful. Either way it didn't bother Henry too much.

Looking around the gym Henry noticed Nathaniel speaking to Hailey. It caught his attention and he just watched as he was thinking about what to have for dinner after the training session. Probably want a bit more than usual if I'm going to be training more. Henry looked up every now and then to check what was happening. Seeing that Hailey was crying first caused some worry for Henry, on further inspection though they seemed to be the good kind of tears. Henry relaxed again and was met with the comical sight of Nathaniel seeing Hailey cry. Henry went back to planning his meal looking up to Nathaniel and Hailey sharing food.

Inspiration struck Henry as he thought I'll invite them to dinner! Henry checked his food list on his phone. He has enough to feed a few months he thought. Henry looked over to Jordan, Oscar, and Nikolay "Would you guys like to join me for dinner tonight at my dorm?" He would have to invite Hailey and Nathaniel in a bit. If only Henry had their numbers.

Nikolay seemed to spot Cynthia. Henry gave a look in her general direction, curious on what she was coming to the gym for. Whatever the case, he waved at her letting her know it is okay to come over.

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[Letter Bee]

Gym, Cynthia

Cynthia nodded, then was blunt, “Virgil has recruited Vane - That traitor. So I am recruiting people to fight against Virgil as well now that that prick actually has some serious muscle on his side - Arturo is a fraud whose Noble Arm merely makes him immune to the negative effects of drugs and steroids.” She looked at Nikolay, “So, I have to ask, how strong are you? I know that the electric boy here is strong,” she was referring to Nathaniel. “And are you guys willing to help?”

A pause, “Know that Virgil is a cancer to the school and so are his rich friends - They intentionally buy out the high-end facilities and simulation rooms so that people better than them cannot rise to the top. And Vane sold himself out to get stronger instead of banding together with us to unseat the guy. So we beat him up and string him up by his underwear from a flagpole as an exercise in humiliation… Unless the resident teacher has another idea on how we can deal with this matter...”

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[The Man Emperor]

Nikolay Ivushkin

Nikolay soon found himself looking up towards the big friendly giant in the room: Henry. Ah, hell. That man... boy(?) was an absolute unit of a specimen of humanity. He hadn't really noticed the man's size until now, but being this close... well, he felt like a little grasshopper beneath Henry. Still, he had been with people that were taller than his good self; some of his friends back in Sakhalin were quite tall too. They paled in comparison with the Titanic German that was... asking him and the others to a dinner. To that Nikolay made a thumbs up with the Fists, and bowed slightly as he turned towards Cynthia, who had something to say. And hell, that was... aggressive.

"Uhhhh... That's terrible.", Nikolay simply replied as he listened to Cynthia express her desire to hang someone from a flagpole on their underwear. Admittedly, he snickered at the thought of seeing Vane in such a humiliating position, but he forced it in as he answered the girl's question. "Well, my strength is completely relative to the amount of firepower my enemies throw at me. And electric boy Natty is strong, but he... well, he is unable to be precise with the usage of his abilities. I think he could cause a brown out if he went out of control. At least that is what he told me that one time. And, well I don't know if he'd like to hang someone from a flagpole. Nath is too... kind."

Nathaniel Gregorio

"Ah... well. This is a little.... hmm, awkward.", Nath thought as Hailey gave him a nice hug (to hell with the height difference). Most of the time, it was the boy that was supposed to be taller, so this felt a little off. Still, he was glad to be of service towards making someone else happy.

Right now, he was sharing a Subway Sandwich with Hailey. Actually, he had his own Subway... so technically this wasn't sharing, but rather, a donation. Henry looked like he was asking people to dinner though...

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Jordan Quinn

The long haired Canadian smiles broadly, "Meeting up after school for training and team building? Sounds good to me! I love this idea." He cheered and threw his hands into the air holding them there, waiting, hoping for high fives. He makes like, "Eh? Eh?" noises in the hopes of the high fives coming. He blinks, "Whoa? You're really okay with us coming over for dinner? I love that idea too!" He chuckles softly, "Just go light on the onions okay? Please? They don't always agree with me." He lets his arms fall, and finishes part of his lunch.

He's got PE with Coach Cinter next and he really doesn't want to be fully loaded. Thinking of Coach Cinter he looks up at the time. Usually Oli will give them time at the beginning of the class, but maybe he can get a few brownie points if he does his laps early? He looks over at Coach Cinter. Then sets his bag down and closes up his lunch bag. He looks at the others, "I'm gonna go do my laps. Get those out of the way."

He stands up and starts to stretch a little as he walks into the gym floor. He looks over at Coach Cinter who has started to do some lazy laps around the Gym. Jordan bounces on the balls of his feet and as Mr. Cinter passes he jogs along in his wake.

Oliver Cinter

Oliver seems to always be training, always testing himself, running always moving. While the kids had been talking and planning he'd been in the corner of the gym turning cartwheels, jumping up on a small ledge and using it to pull off back flips, he'd spun and turned, flipped and twisted. No wonder the man is so limber. And as Lunch is approaching it's end he's running some lazy laps, a nice jogging speed. He turned in one corner and smiled back at Jordan as the long haired first nations boy joined him.

The minutes until class tick by, and he and Jordan atleast for now pull their laps. Oli keeping pace with Jordan when the young man gets into his sprints. Oli's hair streaming along behind him as the pair hurtle around the large gym. Oli taps out after about a lap, letting Jordan race on. He calls to the other kids, "Lunch is almost over folks. Finish up if you can. If you're in for PE, then remember to get your laps in." He smiles at Hailey, "By the way, Hailey you don't have to go hard into the lesson today, I understand that the Dread has taken something out of you. All I ask is you pay attention and get a little participation in alright?"

He smiles and heads to the white board, making sure he has everything down and ready for class, "Once you all are ready, we're gonna get started here." He claps his hands and starts to do a little shimmying dance on the spot, always training, always doing what he loves it seems.

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It took her a few seconds to notice, what Nathaniel gave to her was a Subway sandwich, after the hug. Hailey had a smile on her face, which was to the fact she enjoyed Subway, every now and then. Even though, her eating habits have been erratic lately mostly because of certain factors. ”T-Thank you for the Subway Sandwich, Nath. I really do like Subway sometimes.” Hailey said, with a smile. She enjoyed every single bite of the sandwich, it was definitely nice. It helped her out slightly even though something felt like it was missing or some such. This made her get reminded of one of her father’s sayings, ‘anything is better than nothing.’ After the sandwich, she remembered she needed to continue finishing the laps for the coach, which she still had three to finish. She finally got back to jogging on the fourth lap, since it would be better to not disappoint anyone including the Coach.

Hailey heard a familiar voice, which is Coach Cinter’s voice that was talking directly with her. She couldn’t help but smile at the what he said specifically. ”U-Uhh… Thank you Coach Cinter. I will definitely pay attention and participate a little bit. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.” Hailey said, with a look of hopefulness. She was grateful the coach was looking out for her, much better than the alternative. She continued on her way to finish up the laps for today, which she finally did finish the fourth jogging lap. Now what was left is the two full sprinting laps, which were a bit of a pain but its always better to get in exercise. ”I shouldn’t try to jinx myself… I don’t know what that Dread would do… or don’t even know what my NA does...” Hailey thought to herself, with a slight nervousness in her body language. She stayed focused on what she was doing, however, in the back of her mind. It was the fact she took note of Henry inviting people to dinner, which was a definitely thoughtful idea. She had a smile on her face while sprinting.

A while she was sprinting she heard something else, which made her sigh deeply with regret. However, the person in question that was talked about, Virgil was an utter dickhead. It didn’t help that she wanted to harm a fellow student in their classroom just because he joined forces with Virgil’s group of assholes. This made her remember her time in a group of individuals that were expressionlessly toxic towards her. The Clique she was apart of in her previous school before going here. It felt exactly like what she felt in her previous school alone, afraid and on the edge of a cliff wanting it to all end. However, her parents helped her out of that edge. It was a good thing she was finally done with her final lap to speak to Cynthia. ”U-Umm… C-Cynthia it wouldn’t be… a good idea to take out your hate on Vane… when it should be focused on the snake Virgil and his goons. V-Vane just wants to get stronger, I think?” Hailey questioned, with a slight nervousness to her voice. It’s mostly because she knows specifically how it feels being apart of a group of people who are just using people. The biggest problem is to let your judgment be clouded by specific people’s actions or words. However, on the other hand, Virgil deserves all the hate that Cynthia is saying but Vane doesn’t. It is against her nature to blame others for their failings when she blames herself for being used by that all girl’s clique in her previous school.

She hoped what she said to Cynthia would get through to her. It is not good to punish people for other’s actions. However, she was hopeful to keep her eye on all the other stuff going on in PE. The Coach’s lessons are always fun to see anyways. However, she decided to sit down for a bit since it was definitely correct the Dread did take something out of her. She had a smile on her face, even with all the stuff that’s going on. Even though, bringing back up the past really hurts since those memories hurt much more than anything else. Its definitely in her body language, she’s a bit scared of something else rather than the Dread that never leaves. ”W-Why do I have to remember all these bad memories? A-About the previous school and how everyone treated me...” Hailey said, quietly hoping no one would notice her beating herself up. She had her left hand on her forehead since she was agitated a bit and didn’t feel like in the right state of mind. All because of what Cynthia had said by saying that Vane was a traitor to the other classmates. However, she remembered specifically something that Henry was doing about dinner after school. It would be very thoughtful if Henry did invite her since she needs something to help her forget all these awful memories. She needs for once in her life a good night sleep, which is always exhausting to think about. In that case, she waited for Henry to ask her about the Dinner Invitation, even though she was a bit embarrassed. She was remembering what her mother had said about giving a boy her cellphone number, however. Its mostly that part of the reason she was embarrassed her mother usually did that to her a lot. It was cute and all but slightly annoying. ”P-Please stop teasing me, mommy…” Hailey thought to herself, remembering what she said to her mother Caroline. It still feels like it was yesterday. However, she did memorize her cellphone number perfectly, which is nice in her head.

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Henry was waiting to see what Cynthia was coming over for. He hoped for a maybe a light talk before Gym. But from the way she walked over and her tone Henry knew that wasn't the case. Henry listened as he sat back, nodding like he understood with a neutral face. He pulled out his phone and began translating whatever she was saying right there. Okay let us see what she is upset about.

As he began to translate her rant toward him, he got the gist of what she was saying. It was surprising to him to say the least. However, Henry also had no reason to band against Virgil. Sure he has a monopoly on the school at the moment but that doesn't affect Henry. Frankly the cost of the facilities is already too steep for him to use to begin with. Besides that they are just acting like privileged people and Henry has no qualms with it. Use what you have to succeed. She probably doesn't like him for other reasons besides his supposed reign on the school, Henry thought.

After collecting his thoughts he was finally ready to give input. He leaned forward a little to enlarge his silhouette, as he made eye contact to get Cynthia's attention "I really don't have issues with Virgil if I'm being honest. I haven't been personally affected by his actions. His attitude towards his other students is rude from what I have seen but to say he is the cancer of this school is very rude and honestly makes it hard to take your side. Also from the little I know about Vane what he cares about is strength. Why would he band with you if doing so actively puts him in a detriment. And from what I have seen Vane and you are not close enough for him to set that aside." Henry begins to stand up, letting his massive frame tower over the German youth. His face showed a mixture of disappointment and sadness "I am sorry Cynthia. I really am but there is no way I would join your group against Virgil right now. Maybe if you came here with a compelling argument, one that could move me to action, then I would gladly join you. But for now you only come off as a vexed child." Henry begins to step past her, stopping once he is slightly past her to make one final remark to her before he goes for his jog "Also your suggestion to beat him up and hang him from a flagpole only proves to me that you are not that much different than him."

The last thing Henry said to Cynthia is bugging him slightly. He wonders if he went too far with it. She was obviously trying to do what she believed was right. Henry, to a degree, admires how outspoken she can be about injustices she sees. Her zeal alone almost won Henry over, however, her crude and dehumanizing language toward her fellow students just made her seem like part of the issue rather than the hero. A part of Henry wishes that she could mellow her black and white mentality to be less antagonistic to Virgil's group. It is obvious that some people actually benefit from Virgil giving another way to get into these expensive facilities.

As he finally stopped thinking of his words towards Cynthia, he noticed Hailey sitting down on the bleacher away from people. Perfect Henry thought to himself. As he jogged he got out his pocket notepad and began to write his number down. As Henry was going by he jogged up to Hailey and handed her the folded piece of paper. "Hey Hailey! Me and some of your classmates are coming over to my dorm room for dinner. I would love to have you join. Text me if you want to come alright" as he makes finger guns toward the paper signifying that as his number. Henry turns on his heels and with a split second gets into a full sprint "There will be a plate for you either way though!" as he continues running.

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Oscar

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Right before Oscar ran off to do his laps a chuckle came out of his mouth as he saw Jordan hold up his hand for a high five. As Oscar quickly gave the other man a high five as he said, "Well I'll be off".

As when Oscar began to head off he saw Cynthia come in, as Oscar waved slightly to her as he began to start his laps. Really, this was easy for Oscar, as he never pushed himself on the start of the class. As he jogged the first 4 laps, he sustained a solid speed as he easily clocked in what people will normally go on a bicycle ride. As Oscar got into his jog he brought his hands up in front of his face as he began sway his body lightly. As when he jogged he began to sway wider as started throwing multiple strikes as he almost started running. As he began to throw jabs, hooks, upper cuts, and the whole works. As his body swayed and shifted, his body seemed to flow smoothly into each movement, as every step seemed to set up perfectly to transfer his energy into his next movement.

As his foot steps landed, they seemed to have sounded softer with every moment of movement, as if his body was naturally adjusting to his exercise, and even to an extent his body seemed to have relaxed further.

As after a bit, Oscar never knew what was going on other than his body moving, and him needing to finish these laps. As every turn was a high burst of movement as he launched himself faster and faster each time. To the point when Oscar had made it to the sprinting portion of his laps, he had zoned out of everything.

As everything inside of his sight seemed to slow down as his body moved with every step in perfect harmony. As he felt his body slowly firing off his muscles to make each movement, as Oscar felt as he held almost full control of his body. Until he heard off to his side, as he heard something that frankly made him just stop, Henry admonishing someone. As with the abrupt stop he felt with his speed, as his foot slammed into the ground, he felt his leg plant itself and not move as his body launched forward like a Pole vaulter.

As a loud clash and clattering could be heard as Oscar slams onto the ground face first and into the floor. As he skids a good distance as his body bends in an unusual way as his back bows and makes him look like he's a giant circle, as his feet touched the back of his head. Once all of his momentum ceases, his spine rights itself again as his legs spring back and lands on the ground, leaving his entire ass high into the sky as he makes a perfect A with his legs and face directly against the floor. As a slight groan can be heard from him as he doesn't decide to get up for a bit.

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Cynthia

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As Cynthia made her tirade she began to realize she was alone with her feelings at this very moment. True what she said would be seen by some as unreasonable as the circumstances would dictate. Yet she looked around the people in front of her is looking at her in more confusion rather than with people willing to follow her lead. The people looking at her seemed almost disappointed as they looked at her as if she is some crazy person who is putting out some inane thoughts and ideas. Yet, some of her confidence came back as she heard her classmate, Nikolay, speak up and start talking about the relative strength of both himself and Nathaniel. Cynthia was more than prepared to try and get them onto her side to fight Virgil and his goon Vane. Yet those ideas were dashed with the introduction of the ideas of Hailey and Henry.

Cynthia never knew Hailey was even there, as like a ghost Hailey came over and admonished Cynthia against her hatred towards Vane. As Cynthia looked stunned for a moment she didn't really think much on the fact of Vane just being a tool for Virgil, as she saw him as an ally against Virgil, and still does, just one that needs to be righted from the wrong side. She was about to speak out against Hailey as she felt genuinely upset at the fact Hailey would go and try and stop her from her own anger, yet before a word could be uttered from Cynthia's lips she felt the presence of a waking giant, as Henry had decided to make his presence known.

As Henry looked onto Cynthia, he seemed larger than normal, slightly bigger, was he always big enough to dwarf the lights? As he spoke in his native tongue, it was smooth yet strong, he gave the same voice and feeling of a father, as he looked down onto her with reproach. As his words were spoken they hit in a few places Cynthia did not expect to hit, as she suspected Henry to be a little dim witted, like that of a meat head. Cynthia watched on as Henry, began to stand, as his very face showed disappointment as his eye looks that of a man pained to see such things. As he spoke these words he speak is that of blades and daggers, as he ends the his long speech with a single sentence that striked home, deeper than any wound that could have been created. This singular sentence honed in onto the idea, that she was as bad as Virgil. That good for nothing and lying scumbag and her on the same level? Impossible!

Cynthia couldn't contain her anger as the moment she tried to speak out she finally noticed something, Henry and Hailey had already left to talk amongst themselves, leaving her there, speechless in front of Nikolay as she looked on, as she felt that anger turn into frustration as she just stands up and says to Nikolay slightly frustrated, "I will talk to you later, I gotta go. I do need to run my laps as class will begin very soon."

As Cynthia began to take off, making a hasty exit and starting to run her laps. As she is very frustrated at really, everything at the moment, as she notices Oscar...and began to chuckle to the funny position he is in now.