[IC] Academy of Heroes and Villains

[knight125]

Calvin Rankin waits until all of his students are gone, except Sue, and takes a deep breath to collect himself. He walks into the classroom and says to Sue, "Come on dear, let's go." He leads her to the specially designed training arena and asks, "So, Sue. Have you learned any interesting new tricks lately?"

[twave]

With evening coming on Walter arrives just outside the grounds and looks at the academy beyond the gate. Well he was here now, no turning back. Headed down the drive and to the front door he stepped in. He hasn't given any advance notice of his coming, his parents wouldn't have approved of that. But as far as he learned from his searching of the internet that wasn't an uncommon occurrence. Time to see what this place had in store. He looked around for anyone to talk to..

[Dioxide]

Sue

knight125 said
Mimic

Calvin Rankin waits until all of his students are gone, except Sue, and takes a deep breath to collect himself. He walks into the classroom and says to Sue, "Come on dear, let's go." He leads her to the specially designed training arena and asks, "So, Sue. Have you learned any interesting new tricks lately?"

Sue had numerous tricks she’d been practising, but none of it she was completely confident in and felt that she couldn’t easily replicate her air-slice she’d been working on with Iron Fist for the last month.

At the same time, she wanted to see just how much she has improved in her strength, agility and endurance, especially when keeping up, not necessarily with her ability.

So she signed to Mimic, and mouthed: ”Tell.”

[Avanhelsing]

SomeoneSomewere said
Austin shrugged," eh, I don't know. The schedule changes so much here it's hard to keep track of it all." He looked around and spotted John and simply shook his head, however not wanting to wake him up from his slumber. He turned his attention back to Connor, then said," well let's go then."Jessica nodded," sure that would be great." She smiled at him then spotted John," one second though." She stood up, walking over to him. She nudged his shoulder and said," excuse me, sir ? Class is over." She watched him curiously, waiting for him to wake up from his sleep. She recognized him as one of the people fighting earlier today, with the tiger boy and two others. But mostly tiger boy.

Matt nodded and motioned for her to go. He walked with her pointing out the different sights on campus.

KatherinWinter said
Katherin stretched. She wasn't feeling as drained now. She regretted not being there for Phoebe. Katherin would make it up to her somehow. "I think going somewhere is an excellent idea. Maybe a movie or something that doesn't require energy. "

Jack smiled. A movie sounded fine right about now. "Sure! How about you choose the movie. Any one you want. " He said hoping he would not regret it...

---

Ryan looked confused. He had no idea how to bowl. At all... Least of all how to aim. "Uhh maybe not too much spin? I have no idea. I'm terrible at this. " He said waiting to take his turn. When it was his turn he failed. Terribly...

[KatherinWinter]

Avanhelsing said
Jack smiled. A movie sounded fine right about now. "Sure! How about you choose the movie. Any one you want. " He said hoping he would not regret it...

With a yawn Katherin took Jack's hand. She hoped the movie theater was playing an action or comedy. She needed to take her mind off of things. "I want to take a photo of the sculpture first. I want my dad to see it. In case I can't do something like that again."

[Mistress Dizzy]

Caits said
Connor looked over, flund himself smiling. "Well" he said, setting the last of his equipment down, "there is two ways we could do this" there was the subtle shift from geeky boy, to geeky professor. "We could use a chemical called Alum, which would serve both purpose and make life easier. But if you want it completely fire and water proof, then we should go with door number two" Still, he went through the process of using alum on a piece of paper, coating it three or for times, drying it quickky with, of all things, a hair dryer. "See, the alum protects the papeer from water" he poured a glass over water over the paper, then held it up, the water sliding right off, he shook it a few times, "and somewhat protects it against fire" he lit the paper. After a minute, he out the small blaze out, shoing the now brown paper, curling at the edges."Option two is trickier" and he proceeded to explain option two, which would, he hope, completely protect the paper without making it too hard to use. It would use a mixture of different chemicals, including Alum, borax, boric acid, and water. They could then either use it as a spray, and spray the papers, which would be pathcy at best, leqving small spaces that werent water or fire proof, or the better option would be to essentially paint the pages with it. He was pretty sure it would work, and his voice showed some excitement at this.He looked up once he had finished explaining, "which one would you like to use?"

"I can barely fly without getting lost. My telekinesks is unreliable at best." Kalinda shrugged, "I will never be as powerful as you" she smiled, "I am glad there are no more classes today"

Kijani listened to Connor talk, a small smile on her face. Honestly, it was almost like night and day, the difference between him normally and him in this moment. He was in his comfort zone, she could tell, and it made a difference. It was actually nice to see him so comfortable.

Once he was done explaining, she nodded. "Definitely the second option. I want to make this as strong as possible. Nothing worth doing was ever too easy." She grinned widely. "Tell me how I can help you."

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"Me too. I don't think I could take another class... I'm sure everyone's thinking I'm a freak among weirdos..." Devika shook her head, pushing her glasses up with her fingertip. "Maybe I made a mistake in coming here. I mean, if I can do that with just one forehead smack... who knows what I'm really capable of... How dangerous I could be to everyone."

[MarshiestMallow]

Phoebe didn't care about winning. She just cared about having fun. And that's what she had. Fun. Ryan always managed to Pick her up when she was down.

As she bowled her lasts turn though she sighed not wanting to head back just yet. Evening was after all a little bit away

[twave]

Finally using her telepathy now that the two were calmer Estella 'spoke' s To be fair, he did ask for it. She shook her head a bit, trying to clear some of the brain fog last behind from Devika's powers.

[MarshiestMallow]

Mistress Dizzy said
Kijani listened to Connor talk, a small smile on her face. Honestly, it was almost like night and day, the difference between him normally and him in this moment. He was in his comfort zone, she could tell, and it made a difference. It was actually nice to see him so comfortable.Once he was done explaining, she nodded. "Definitely the second option. I want to make this as strong as possible. Nothing worth doing was ever too easy." She grinned widely. "Tell me how I can help you.""Me too. I don't think I could take another class... I'm sure everyone's thinking I'm a freak among weirdos..." Devika shook her head, pushing her glasses up with her fingertip. "Maybe I made a mistake in coming here. I mean, if I can do that with just one forehead smack... who knows what I'm really capable of... How dangerous I could be to everyone."

Connor smiled, pleased. He hadn't noticed her watching him, if he had he would have faltered. As it was, he turned to her, "you can help make the mixture. Just do as I do" he said

He turned back to the bench, going slow so Kijani could easily copy, putting in the different chemicals, using a medium size container of water as the base.

When he was done, his solution had a pale orange tinge to it, but would hopefully go on clear. Not that it matter, he supposed.

He loved teaching. He enjoyed helping other students. And it showed, as he seemed to have a natural ability for this.

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"That's why you need to be here" Kalinda said, "to learn how to control it,
Right?"

[knight125]

(Please suspend your disbelief.)

Mimic nods and motions for Sue to back away from the training field. He presses a button on his watch, and the entire arena begins to tilt to one side, before completely flipping over, revealing a huge concrete building. While waiting for the arena to turn over, Mimic glances at Sue out of the corner of his eye, and as he admires her curves, he thinks, "One day Calvin, one day." (Creepy I know, but it lays the groundwork for something we're doing in the future)

He taps Sue on the shoulder, and once he has her attention, he pulls her into an embrace that lasts for a few moments. During the embrace, he closes his eyes as he absorbs her knowledge of sign language. He lets go, then signs, "Sorry about that, but the more contact I have with a person, the faster I absorb their powers and knowledge. You're going to go in the door nearest us, and I'm going to go in a door on another side of the building. Inside is a maze with various obstacles that you'll have to bypass while you attempt to find me. A series of cameras will keep me updated on your progress, and once you find me, I'll critique your performance."

Mimic quickly flies away, disappearing around a corner of the concrete building.

building exterior

entrance

[Avanhelsing]

KatherinWinter said
With a yawn Katherin took Jack's hand. She hoped the movie theater was playing an action or comedy. She needed to take her mind off of things. "I want to take a photo of the sculpture first. I want my dad to see it. In case I can't do something like that again."

"Want me to stand with it? To show for scale? Also I think you'll be able to do it again. You are strong enough. " He complimented her. They reached the statue. Jack walked over and stood next to it. He smiled his best smile and waited for her to take the picture.

Caits said
Phoebe didn't care about winning. She just cared about having fun. And that's what she had. Fun. Ryan always managed to Pick her up when she was down. As she bowled her lasts turn though she sighed not wanting to head back just yet. Evening was after all a little bit away

That had been oddly fun. More than he had expected that is. He smiled as they reached the end. The sun was setting soon. She would meet her mother soon. "Well now what? You and me spend some quality time before going back?" He asked hoping she was okay.

[MarshiestMallow]

"I am always up for quality time with you" Phoebe said with a smile, "what do you have in mind?"

[KatherinWinter]

Avanhelsing said
"Want me to stand with it? To show for scale? Also I think you'll be able to do it again. You are strong enough. " He complimented her. They reached the statue. Jack walked over and stood next to it. He smiled his best smile and waited for her to take the picture.

Katherin was surprised at how well Jack was taking the whole sculpture thing. She had been sure that he be embarrassed. Maybe because none of the other students seemed to have noticed the statue yet. When the others teased him about it maybe he would change his mind. For now Katherin intended to enjoy who proud she made him feel. She snapped a picture labeling it boyfriend and ice statue. She showed it to Jack before sending. She wanted to be sure he was ok with her calling him her boyfriend. "What do you think?"

[Dioxide]

Sue

knight125 said
Mimic

Mimic nods and motions for Sue to back away from the training field. He presses a button on his watch, and the entire arena begins to tilt to one side, before completely flipping over, revealing a huge concrete building. While waiting for the arena to turn over, Mimic glances at Sue out of the corner of his eye, and as he admires her curves, he thinks, "One day Calvin, one day."

He taps Sue on the shoulder, and once he has her attention, he pulls her into an embrace that lasts for a few moments. During the embrace, he closes his eyes as he absorbs her knowledge of sign language. He lets go, then signs, "Sorry about that, but the more contact I have with a person, the faster I absorb their powers and knowledge. You're going to go in the door nearest us, and I'm going to go in a door on another side of the building. Inside is a maze with various obstacles that you'll have to bypass while you attempt to find me. A series of cameras will keep me updated on your progress, and once you find me, I'll critique your performance."

Mimic quickly flies away, disappearing around a corner of the concrete building.

While Sue was stuck in Mimic’s embrace, normally she’d feel alright about random hugs to strangers; she’d given them to many beggars and homeless people many times and never complaint. But this hug almost felt… sensual, and intimate, like he wanted it to last. The pressure placed on several areas of her body made her sceptical if that was really all that necessary.

As he flew away, Sue had a concerned, confused look on her face that made her think doubly on what had just happened. The whole floor-turning-upside-to-reveal-a-giant-maze was cool and all, but that was weird.

She stepped forward and entered the door. It led to many pathways, and immediately to her left there was another path way, and to her right was a giant room that looked like it housed a trap or obstacle. The design was going to be like this all over the building. She decided to walk straight, and hug the left wall. She remembered if that was the rule, hugging the left wall. Anything would help right now since the entire building had artificial light with no windows to see the outside world. She was inside, alone. At least she hoped she was.

From what she could tell the walls were standard concrete and the floors and hallways were even carpeted. Many decorative paintings were on the wall and plants laid around for decoration. It looked like an office building.

She continued to walk straight after her first left, and decided to go to the next right. She had to go forward towards the general idea of her exit, if only she knew where that was now.

[Mistress Dizzy]

Caits said
Connor smiled, pleased. He hadn't noticed her watching him, if he had he would have faltered. As it was, he turned to her, "you can help make the mixture. Just do as I do" he saidHe turned back to the bench, going slow so Kijani could easily copy, putting in the different chemicals, using a medium size container of water as the base.When he was done, his solution had a pale orange tinge to it, but would hopefully go on clear. Not that it matter, he supposed.He loved teaching. He enjoyed helping other students. And it showed, as he seemed to have a natural ability for this.

"That's why you need to be here" Kalinda said, "to learn how to control it,Right?"

t2wave said
Finally using her telepathy now that the two were calmer Estella 'spoke' s She shook her head a bit, trying to clear some of the brain fog last behind from Devika's powers.

Kijani watched Connor's work intently, carefully copying what he did, and in what order. Once she finished, she stepped back to examine her work. Unlike Connor's pale orange, her solution was a cloudy gray. "Ah... I think I missed something." She smiled nervously, twisting a dreadlock around her finger. "...I don't often say this, but ah.. I'm going to need some help."

--

Devika nodded, very slightly. "I suppose, yes. I mean, for the most part, I can control it. I... I just... sometimes I wish I was normal. Like... plain old vanilla human." She still felt horrible about what she'd done to Mimic. Even if he had asked for it, that didn't mean he knew what he was asking for.

[Avanhelsing]

Caits said
"I am always up for quality time with you" Phoebe said with a smile, "what do you have in mind?"

Ryan thought for a moment. "Hmm. How about we go get that pizza I promised you? Just like our first date but better. "He said smiling thinking about that day. He wonders when she had to meet her mother. "Come on. " He said walking to the restaurant in the alley.

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KatherinWinter said
Katherin was surprised at how well Jack was taking the whole sculpture thing. She had been sure that he be embarrassed. Maybe because none of the other students seemed to have noticed the statue yet. When the others teased him about it maybe he would change his mind. For now Katherin intended to enjoy who proud she made him feel. She snapped a picture labeling it boyfriend and ice statue. She showed it to Jack before sending. She wanted to be sure he was ok with her calling him her boyfriend. "What do you think?"

Boyfriend? Really? He liked that. A lot. He smiled. "Really? You are falling me your boyfriend? Cause I love that. " He said extremely happy. "So since we are official now, want to go see that movie?" He said still beside himself. Wow his first real girlfriend.

[knight125]

After Sue makes a right, the walls inexplicably slam shut behind her. A forty feet stretch of floor in front of her splits in half, and as each half recedes into the wall, a pool of water appears twenty feet below her. Just below where the floor originally was, ten tiles jut out from the sides of the pit. The are twenty inches long and ten inches wide, and tilt downward at a fifty degree angle. They are placed at varying distances from each other, and in the water below, small dark forms can be seen thrashing around. Suddenly, the lights in the hall way begin to vary in brightness. Near Sue, the light is as it was before, but as the lights grow dimmer every few feet until complete darkness blankets the last two tilted tiles and the end of the hallway.

(If anything needs clarification, let me know,)

[KatherinWinter]

Avanhelsing said
Boyfriend? Really? He liked that. A lot. He smiled. "Really? You are falling me your boyfriend? Cause I love that. " He said extremely happy. "So since we are official now, want to go see that movie?" He said still beside himself. Wow his first real girlfriend.

Katherin was glad he was pleased. She hadn't had a boyfriend before. Katherin wondered what her dad would think of the photo. Well she would find out later."I couldn't create something so...intimate for someone who didn't mean alot to me. You mean alot to me. Lets go see us a movie. A comedy, if we can find one. I think we need something uplifting."

[MarshiestMallow]

Connor smiled reassuringly. "Probably not enough Borax" although he wasn't too sure of this, since this was a new experiment for him as well.

"We can started again" he said, emptying to contents in the chemical sink, hoping he wasn't destroying Dr Cpnnors lab as he did so.

"So we will start with a cup and a half of water" he poured the water in, "then add the Alum, and boric acid" he did this, "then the borax" he stirred the solution, and it turned the same colour as his own, "sometimes I forgot even when I don't know what I am doing, I know what I am doing" he said, and it was now as he turned to look at her again that he noticed her shirt.

"Super nerd" he found himself laughing, "I like it. Do you want to try it again?"

---

"Essentially once you can control it, you can be normal" Kalinda said, she gave Devika a smile "it will be okay"

[MarshiestMallow]

Avanhelsing said
Ryan thought for a moment. "Hmm. How about we go get that pizza I promised you? Just like our first date but better. "He said smiling thinking about that day. He wonders when she had to meet her mother. "Come on. " He said walking to the restaurant in the alley.

Phoebe nodded "pizza sounds good" pizza would always be her favorite food now, she thought. She followed him, "that was a really good day though" she said "but then every day since then has been pretty great"