[IC] Academy 218: Why

[Shikaru]

@Mr Allen J

Serena Jones

Serena offered a light wave towards Wendy and uncrossed her shoulders in response. "Yep that's me. Serena Jones. And you're just the type of person I expected from the name. " She replied, only half serious. Why does everyone have to be taller than me? She thought to herself, sighing. Oh well. She was probably stronger than a good portion of people there, or at-least she hoped so, so her height didn't bother her much. She watched her curiously, the girl was obviously a bit put off by someone being in the room before her, or possibly by people in general. Serena wasn't entirely sure why, but she was certainly interesting. She watched as she meticulously organized her books on the bookshelf, Wendy was quite clearly a neat freak. Oh the ways Serena could mess with her room mate..

Soon the question was posed about her liking books. Serena shrugged, "I read occassionally, yea. Though, obviously not as much as you. I mean, you carry a whole damn library with you. Sheesh." She replied. She honestly hadn't met anyone that carries a miniature library of books around so casually like that.
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@Verminlord

Melissa Wright

Melissa had almost fallen asleep by the time Chloe had arrived, the soothing warmth of the room was a stark contrast to the piercing cold of the boat, and it was very well welcomed by her senses. "Hey" she told her as she walked in, she didn't lean up, however she did roll over in her bed to face Chloe when she sat on her own bed. "Uh, no. Why? You don't have a pet snake or something do you?" She asked her curiously. While, she wasn't afraid of snakes, she slightly disliked them. They always looked a little off just sitting there staring at you motionlessly and flicking its tongue in and out ever so slightly. Shoving that thought aside she simply returned to the topic at hand, which was figure out how talkative Chloe was.

[Raijinslayer]

Damian Alexander-Ahote Mallory

As Damian walked towards the lounge, he happened to see a familiar head of red hair making it's way towards the cafeteria. Seeing as he had nothing better to do and how she seemed to not be preoccupied with anything, he decided to chat it up with her for the time being. As he walked over, he pulled out his phone to check a few things, mostly to see if his little pet project was progressing at all by using the notification software he'd added to the system. But, as usual, no significant progress could be seen. He let out a sigh, turning the device off as he came with in speaking distance of her.

"Hey Diana," He said with a slight wave, "What'd you think of the Boss Lady around here? She seems nice enough, for a NEST agent at least. You meet your roommate yet, or did you do what I did and just drop your stuff off. I've had enough of staying in one place after that boring boat ride, so I'm thinking of exploring the school and see what scenery I have to look forward to for the rest of my tenure here."

Stretching his arms with a bit of a yawn, he scratched at the back of his head as he fell in step with her, hoping he wasn't bothering her too much with his presence. "Oh, and if you're heading to the cafeteria, I suggest getting some of their desserts. I had some not to long ago and it was mind-blowingly good. Say what you want about this place, but at least they spared no expense on the luxuries provided."

@Mr Allen J

[Verminlord]

"Oh good, that's a relief." Well, that was one potential problem dealt with, considering her lack of control she would never wish herself on someone with a snake phobia. Since Melissa was her roommate explaining her power and the problems she had now would hopefully make things less strange when they act up. "Its my power, I can turn into snakes. I don't have very good control when i'm sleeping so you might make up one morning and see a cobra or something in my bed. So, uh, don't worry, its just me."

Good, now that was out the way hopefully she could get to some normal topics. Though the fact she found the other girl laying on the bed might mean she was tired, Chloe didn't want to be a bother if she was. First impressions here hard.

"Hey, I was planning to head down to check out the student lounge. Did you want to come with? I'l see you again later if not."

@shikaru

[Zombiedude101]

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Rowan Campbell

_@Chicogal

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“Wouldn't put it past ‘em, this place is like a maze.” Rowan answered with a somewhat dismissive tone, dropping back against the metal frame of the bed with a firm thud. It took him a few seconds to notice that the aryan (the kind his old man’s crew loved to pretend they were) with the german accent was offering to shake hands and after a moment's hesitation he figured he may as well get it over with. Idly leaning forward, he sluggishly returned the gesture and shook Copen’s hand. “I'm not Victor. No idea where he is, probably eaten by a kid who looked like godzilla or something.”

He snorted half-heartedly at that last one, before leaning over to unzip his bag and retrieved a short pile of spare clothes which he quickly popped in a drawer adjacent to his bed. It was clear he had a few other things, but he didn't feel like getting them out right now; not until he had a feel for the place. Instead, he glanced towards his german roommate with a bored, inquisitive expression and asked, “So, what's your story?”

[Tokara]

Copen was relieved when the other boy returned his gesture - and didn't wince. Concentrating hard seemed to help. But would he really have to be so on-edge for the rest of his life? Sometimes, he wished for the safety of one of those power-deactivators. Yet he knew that this power would always be lurking within him. He may as well learn to harness it.

At the question, he felt a heavy weight drop into his chest again. Copen had known that such questions would crop up in a place like this, but it didn't make his crime any easier. "I have super strength, and... I don't really know my own strength." The blond smiled slightly, sadly, dropping back onto his own bed. "I had a blind rage and I... Hit a man so hard, he ended up brain damaged," he said quietly. "You never realise how delicate a human is until you have that sort of power."

His blue eyes stared off across the room for a moment, before he blinked and shrugged to himself. Copen fixed his gaze back onto his new friend. "And you?"

@Zombiedude101

[Tokara]

~bad Internet, accidental double post~