[IC] The Hawthorn Facility

[xiledx]

Dylan saw that quite a few people went to the back of the line. One person has already gone through. He walked up to the front. "My name is Dylan" he said.

[Kaithas]

IC: Okay, that was it. Last person to cut in front of her.

"Oh, screw you," Rose said. "I'm Rose Cooper, and this is my turn."

God, she thought. When did I become a child playing Go Fish?

[Nytem4re]

Steven grabbed his bag as he walked off the bus. He was one of the last to depart it seemed, as there was already what seemed to be a mad scramble to some kind of line. He really didn't know why anyone would be eager to do so, as the "sanctuary" seemed more like a concentration camp. Who the hell puts something resembling a military checkpoint at some supposed utopia for metas? It reeked of lies and deception. But did he really have a choice in the matter?

Pretty much everyone had agreed with this notion by following orders. Hell, people were even fucking fighting.. to get in front. But there was a female, who was the only other one still at the bus. Heh. No matter where he went, there was always a rebel.

"Are you just going to lean back on that bus and pretend you have some choice in the matter, or are you just tired from the trip and don't feel like walking a few feet to get in line?"

[KatherinWinter]

Nytem4re said
Steven grabbed his bag as he walked off the bus. He was one of the last to depart it seemed, as there was already what seemed to be a mad scramble to some kind of line. He really didn't know why anyone would be eager to do so, as the "sanctuary" seemed more like a concentration camp. Who the hell puts something resembling a military checkpoint at some supposed utopia for metas? It reeked of lies and deception. But did he really have a choice in the matter?Pretty much everyone had agreed with this notion by following orders. Hell, people were even fucking .. to get in front. But there was a female, who was the only other one still at the bus. Heh. No matter where he went, there was always a rebel. "Are you just going to lean back on that bus and pretend you have some choice in the matter, or are you just tired from the trip and don't feel like walking a few feet to get in line?"

"Actually I am watching to see if I can spot their lies." Roxy replied with a smirk, "I was never one to follow rules. Especially rules that seem pointless. I will watch and see how they handle the others. Depending on what I see I might get in line. But most likely I will make them come to me."

[LesleyDrakken]

Others may have been tense about the situation, but Ardal didn't think twice about listening to someone who promised him a shower and regular meals. As he came up in line he smiled and scratched the back of his head. "Ardal Robles. Don't make me do any paper work junk either, can't read or write."

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"Well excuuuuuuuuuse me princess" Dylan said. "I personally don't care what your name is. Now just wait a few more seconds, then it will be your turn". Dylan knew that this argument was unneeded, as they were probably going to get thrown into cells anyways.

[Nytem4re]

" Well, quite frankly, I think you're just wasting your time. This is the goddamned front door of Hawthorn.... everyone can see it. They're not going to reveal anything they don't want you to see." Steven glanced back at the line, as it became more and more like a line full of first or second graders. God, were they that gullible or did they just really want to spend their days trapped in the facility right this instant? Kissing ass maybe?

" You really going to make it hard on yourself right at the beginning? I'm not saying you gotta be like those grade schoolers at the front of the line, but if you really want to find out the lies, this certainly won't help. They'll label you as trouble, and keep you under very close watch. You don't gotta take my word for it though. You seem like the person who never follows what someone else tells you anyway, good or bad. Do what you want to do. I ain't going to care in the slightest."

[KatherinWinter]

Nytem4re said You really going to make it hard on yourself right at the beginning? I'm not saying you gotta be like those grade schoolers at the front of the line, but if you really want to find out the lies, this certainly won't help. They'll label you as trouble, and keep you under very close watch. You don't gotta take my word for it though. You seem like the person who never follows what someone else tells you anyway, good or bad."

"You are probably right. I might not learn anything by watching. But you would be surprise what people give away when they don't think anyone is paying attention. I don't mind if they label me dangerous." Roxy reaches into her boot and with draws a knife. She twirls it like a baton. "I am dangerous. They can watch me all the want. They will only see what I want them to see. The shadows are my friends."

[smarty0114]

John had been one of the first people off the bus when it had stopped, grabbing his bags and hurrying off, hopping off of the last step. Immediately he could feel the energy the sunlight gave him. It flowed through his veins, making him feel happier and more alive. He listened intently as Mr. Hawthorn gave a welcome speech and claimed a spot as second in line behind a girl who seemed eager to be first. When a fight broke out over who would be entering the facility next John decided to speak up. "While you two are bickering, I do believe they are waiting for their next meta to waltz on through," he said with a smirk, the energy from the sunlight giving him new found confidence.

[Saarebas]

Dr. Hawthorn let out a light chuckle as he watched the slight bickering that happened before him. "Now now children I shall make sure I get to every last one of you." The doctor said in his warm tone before he turned his attention to the girl who came to him first. ""May I have your name again young lady?"

The rancid looking man at the back of the line hocked out another yellowish loogie onto the floor before scratching his back side, his rotten smell rolling off of him in waves.

[Kaithas]

IC: Rose faltered.

"I'm Rose. Rose..."

Her voice dropped to be barely loud enough for Dr. Hawthorn to hear.

"Cooper."

[Andre]

Seth stared silently at the man who gave them some sort of introduction. It was a load of crap, and by the looks of it, the place was definitely not a "safe haven". Of course, he didn't say any of those out loud. He observed the others that surrounded him, sure he has seen at least one of these people in the news for causing trouble. Most of them seemed to be doubtful of the place too. With all these guards, it felt like prison.

I don't belong here.

He clenched his teeth together and picked up his bag. He fell to the end of the line, looking around and watching every single person closely.

[Saarebas]

Dr. Hawthorn's warm smile grew slightly as he heard the young Meta-human's name that stood in front of him. "Cooper do you say. Yes yes I do believe I recall recalling reading that name before." He said in a interested tone as he wrote down the girl's name before looking back up to her, his glasses sitting low on his nose. "Please step to the right Ms. Cooper and would the next in line please step forward.

[smarty0114]

John stepped forward and smiled shyly at the doctor. "John Rykern," he said nervously. As much as he wanted to trust the facility, he just couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Maybe it was the guards or the lines that reminded him of Concentration camp pictures in History class. But he wanted to trust these people.

[Saarebas]

Dr. Hawthorn offered his warm smile to the young man in front of him as he wrote down the name told to him. "It is a true pleasure Mr. Rykern. Please will you step to the right to the others as I continue to gather names?" He said in his kind tone before looking to the next in line. As the doctor continued talking and taking names the guard who was next to the carets opened one revealing stacks o what looked like collars.

[Kaithas]

IC: Even as Rose nodded and stepped in the direction that the Doctor had indicated, a man was shoved out of his bus, his hands bound behind his back in a pair of manacles that covered all of his fingers.

He blew a strand of hair out of his eye. "Come on, there's no need to be that rough."

[Kidd]

Vivian's attention turned back to the bus as another man was pushed off. She first assessed the two meta-humans hanging back: an oh-so rebellious girl in all black and a hopeless male at her side probably looking to get some. She smirked a bit as her eyes turned to the bound man and blinked. Mm, speaking of getting some, she thought coyly, her bright eyes looking the older man up and down. C'mon... And she was still standing at the end of the line. She sighed, pouting a bit, and turned her attention back to the front. When it was finally her turn she offered her name, "Vivian Vernon. But you can call me V."

[Saarebas]

Dr. Hawthorn offered Vivian his almost trademark smile as he wrote down her name. "It is a true pleasure Ms. Vernon, but I must ask you to step to the side with the others." He said in his kind tone, but as he spoke he wrote down a number three by Vivian's name on the paper. By this point the guard by the crates had started removing the collars that were in the boxes and began inspecting them.

The rancid man that stood at the back of the line had started stretching out his arms and legs as he waited for the masses to move. He then proceeded to crack his back, causing a loud series of sickening crunching sounds to escaped his body.

[Kidd]

Vivian rolled her eyes. The man was annoyingly and boringly polite. She kept quiet, though, and eyed the number by her name as she stepped to the side. Her eyes gazed at the faces around her and she smiled cheerily. "'Ello," she greeted casually before looking to the guard inspecting the collars. Her head tilted to the side as she watched and a hand rose to rub at her neck. Uh oh, she thought. Relax, she scolded herself, looking around. Maybe there were some dogs around...

[Kaithas]

IC: Christopher smiled at Dr. Hawthorn, but something in his eyes was daring the Doctor to smile back.

"Christopher Cooper," he said as a guard pushed him past, obviously wanting to get a collar on him as soon as possible.