[IC] Academy of Heroes and Villains

[Mistress Dizzy]

Caits said
He opened the door to the resturant. Another of his mothers rules to being a good gentleman, always open the door for a woman. She could spend time teaching him this, but not how to dance it seemed. Oh, he could dance the waltz, but so could any nimrod who could count to four. "It looks like a nice place" he said, hoping his voice was steady. he still couldn't shake the nervousness that had come over him. It was worse the simple butterflies it his stomach-he felt like he had a whole damn cage of them in tnere. He concerntrated on what he should do next, trying to keep from appearing nervous, and shy. And probably failing greatly.They were directed to a table, and Connor pulled out and held a chair for Kijani, sitting down after she had.He smiled, feeling somewhat less nervous now. "so" he said, "what raw fish would you recommend?"Connor wanted to show Kijani a good time. He had been thrilled at her response to flying with him. It had been fasinating to watch her reaction in the air, Ignot controllimg the path. He had never thought to hear her squeak. It was cute. Tough, but girly. That just about described Kijani well. He wanted to give her more of that amazement. So, tonight, he was going to go above and beyond. Or try to. It wasn't like he had a lot of experience...well, any experience.., about dates. He smiled at Kijani, it seemed like he hadn't stopped smiling all day, which he didn't mind at all.

Kijani picked up the menu, scanning it. "Well, salmon and tuna are standbys.. eel is sweet and sort of melts in your mouth. Then there's all sorts of whitefish..." She ran her finger down the menu. "Let's start you with eel- it's really simple and it's actually cooked. And then... salmon sashimi, just for the flavor of it." She smiled, fiddling with her hair. The way Connor was smiling at her, it made her feel sort of warm and shivery inside. She didn't know what to do with that feeling.

[MarshiestMallow]

Connor had never been to a sushi place before, so he was willing to result her judgement. As they ordered, and that task was out of the way, his nervousness came back and he looked down, twisting his napkin around his fingers.

You're such a dork, he thought to himself.

"So" he said, grasping at something to talk about, "I know you like to read. What books do you like?"

[knight125]

Anthony smiles as Sue tells him about herself, then chuckles as she chugs the wine. He signs, "Wine is meant to be sipped" While gazing at the stars, Anthony feels Sue shiver as she leans against him. He slips his suit jacket off and drapes it across her, then wraps his arm around her, drawing her close. Anthony kisses the top of her head gently and whispers, "Would you like to know what I enjoy most about you? It's not your brains, looks, or sense of humor, although I love those about you. My favourite thing is your passion. Everything you do, you do wholeheartedly, with nothing held back. It's delightfully refreshing in a world populated by beings that either have ulterior motives or don't have the guts to put everything on the line."

[Dioxide]

Sue

Sue’s eyes were getting heavy, so she closed her eyes while Anthony spoke.

In the end, she simply signed: ” You know something, Anthony? I like you. Let’s see what happens. But for now, shut up and let me sleep.” She moved to kiss Anthony in the cheek and pinched his arm. She settled herself on his long shoulder and fell asleep.

[knight125]

Anthony nods and leans back, allowing Sue to nestle against him. He falls into a meditative state, giving his mind and body a rest, but remaining aware of his surroundings. As the hours pass by, his chest continues to rise and fall in perfect unison with his slow, methodical breathing.

(Alright Dizzy and Caits, your turn.)

[Mistress Dizzy]

Caits said
Connor had never been to a sushi place before, so he was willing to result her judgement. As they ordered, and that task was out of the way, his nervousness came back and he looked down, twisting his napkin around his fingers. You're such a dork, he thought to himself. "So" he said, grasping at something to talk about, "I know you like to read. What books do you like?"

Kijani laughed softly. "It'd be faster to tell you what books I don't like. Those would be textbooks, because they're too basic and often heavily biased. I don't like self-help books, either... those are just brainwashing, telling the weak how they're supposed to live and think." She paused, thinking. "And then there's the whole section of religious text that I give a very wide berth. But other than those three- I read anything I can get my hands on. I mean, I prefer it to be quality, but I've read everything from Chaucer to Tolstoy, to whoever keeps putting out those awesome Star Wars novels..." She went a bit red, and chuckled, rubbing the back of her neck. "I'm a closet Sith Lord."

[MarshiestMallow]

Connor looked up, "seriously? Hell, you might just be perfect" he laughed, thrilled "I work too much and forget to read, but I prefer adventure, and fantasy stories" he said, "I think it goes without saying that I enjoy engerneering stuff too"

[Mistress Dizzy]

Kijani chuckled. "We've got to get you out of the lab sometimes. But you should really read Shadows of the Empire. It's really one of the best Star Wars fiction out there." She rubbed the back of her neck in a shy fashion. "I could recite some of it for you. I have this weird thing where I remember everything I read."

[MarshiestMallow]

"I could recite some of it too" Connor said, "and that's not weird" he smiled, "it's pretty cool. Memorizing for written tests must be easy for you"

He looked up, as the server came over. "Looks like reciting will have to wait" he said, examining the good there. He seemed hesitant to try some, and but nevertheless, he went to try some. He stuck a piece in his mouth, chewing slowly, thoughtfully. Unsure of what to make of it. He tried a bit more, purely to see if it was any different.

He swallowed, "weird, but good"

[Mistress Dizzy]

Kijani laughed softly. "School was a joke to me." She quieted once the food came, and happily watched Connor take his first bite. She didn't really expect him to jump for joy over it- honestly, it was more about the experience than anything else. "Well, maybe sushi won't be your favorite. There's plenty more food in the world." She grinned. "Maybe next time we'll try Indian food. You ever had curry? That stuff is amazing."

She silenced for a while as she ate. When she was most of the way done, she spoke to Connor again. "So... when did you first learn your dad was a superhero? I mean, I'm sure he didn't try to hide it from you, but... when did you really know?"

[MarshiestMallow]

"Curry is good" Connor agreed, trying to remember the last time he had had it. He shook his head and continued to eat. It wasn't horrible food, but he doubt it would be a favorite. He finished, then contemplated how to answer

"Hm. I guess when I was seven" Connor said, "I wasn't very popular at school. I was having trouble with a few students. Bullying things, you know. I never told my parents, but of course they have a way of finding things out. It was lunch one day at school, these boys were closing in on me, and suddenly, there he was. Iron man. I'd never seen his suit before, never seen him wearing it. Never reallyput it together. I will never forget the looks on those boys faces. He picked me up, like I was nothing, and took of into the sky. He landed stop a building, set me down, and took off the mask. I already knew my dad was pretty cool. But he is amazing, and I still think that"

[Mistress Dizzy]

Kijani listened to the story, eyes wide. Imagine, your parent coming to save you from danger. Heck, the suit was just a bonus, it was the act that made a hero out of his dad... Kijani forced a smile to her lips, pushing down the sudden well of pain bubbling up in her. Her hand crept to her side as a sharp, stabbing pain struck her. Without a wince, she snagged a piece of sushi from Connor's plate and grinned. "That's an awesome story. Your dad sounds like a really cool person." That was all she could trust herself to say at this point. She finished off her sushi to avoid having to talk, and called for the bill.

"So I... I've sort of been holding your hand with the food thing. What do you want to eat? New York is great for international food- if they make it on Earth, I garuntee you I can find it in the city."

[MarshiestMallow]

Conor smiled and nodded "he is. Crazy, but cool" he said, noticing the sudden movement. "Hm. Well. I've never tried gelato" he said, "we could get gelato."

[Mistress Dizzy]

"Gelato? Sure. Maybe we could go for authentic Italian beforehand?" She offered him a hopeful smile. The check came, she paid for it, and rose up. "Shall we?" She headed outside, looking up at the city lights. Somehow they made her nostalgic and brand new all at once. Or maybe the brand new part was Connor's doing?

"Back to the sky?"

[MarshiestMallow]

"Sounds great" Connor said "Italian food, and Italian desert"

Connor nodded, taking out the suit. And putting it on, he always enjoyed wearing it. He took kijani in his arms again, taking off into the sky. He went to the school, but didn't land. He found he didn't want to, just yet. Five more minutes.

"You can see the city lights twinkling from here. And the lake, with the oasis that Phoebe made. The whole school itself. I love it" he said, "and then you look up at the stars. Endless"

He shrugged inside the suit. He lifted the mask, managing to stay afloat

[Mistress Dizzy]

Kijani clung to Connor and carefully took in the scenery. He was right, it was breathtaking. She wondered if she could get to Phoebe's little garden and read someday. And then the sparkling stars above them, twinkling and beckoning and beautiful.

Before she really knew what she was doing, Kijani carefully shifted in Connor's arms. She leaned forward, and quickly, before logic could set in and stop her, she pressed a soft, nervous, but eager kiss to Connor's mouth.

[MarshiestMallow]

Connor returned the kiss, matching her, nervous and eager as well. He slowly let them fall To the ground, touching down softly, not once breaking the kiss, after what seemed like eons, he pulled away slowly, "I should walk you to your door" he said softly

[Mistress Dizzy]

Kijani only nodded, a very dazed and joyful grin on her face. She had enjoyed that beyond words. Somehow being in the air, in Connor's arms, it just made her feel different, like she could be something she wasn't. She walked to her dorm, holding his hand the whole way and not minding the cool metal on her fingertips. "Well... Goodnight, Connor. Don't forget. Italian next time." She grinned, swiftly snuck a kiss from the corner of his mouth, and bolted inside. She wanted more than that, but if she didn't hold back they could be out there all night.

[MarshiestMallow]

Connor stood at her door a few moments, smiling. Probably looking like a fool in his suit, with a goofy look on his face. Finally though, he turned, heading to the male dorms.

He easily wanted more. But he would be sensible. For now. He took the suit off, folding and slipping it in his pack for use in the morning.

All in all, an excellent night, he thought, sitting on his bed.

[knight125]

Then sun rises, ushering in another day.

Around 3 in the morning, Anthony gently carries Sue into the house and, being careful not to wake her, sets her in the guest room. While he would have loved to have spent the whole night next to her, he wasn't sure how she would react to waking in his bed. So, he took the safe route and gave Sue her own bed. Anthony leaves a note letting her know that he had given her security clearance, giving her the ability to go freely around the house. Afterwards, he goes to his lab for two hours and begins to analyze the chemical composition of the venom he had collected from Ben. Next, he returns to his room to slumber until 7 AM. Once his alarm goes off Anthony quickly shuts it off and slips into the shower.

Ben wakes up by 6 in the morning, which is unusual enough by itself, but then instead of getting breakfast, he sits at the desk in his dorm. He pulls out several white pieces of paper and begins trying to sketch a weapon idea that he had while dreaming.

John wakes up at 5 am and after quickly getting dressed, sprints to the track next to the gym. He begins jogging, enjoying the cool air on his face.