Alison shifted her weight on the counter top as Kimberly approached her from across the room. She reached her palms backwards and rested them on the smooth wooden surface, keeping her posture casual and non-threatening as the other mutant girl spoke up. Woah Nelly, are we gonna play the alpha game this early? Ali's golden eyebrows raised upwards quizzically, and her blue eyes shone with the intensity of surprise. She didn't really see herself as a "leader", but she knew she most certainly wasn't a follower. So where did that place her in this band of misfits? It was true, she thrived on attention and almost attracted it like a magnet, but the uncertainty of her powers did not seem like a desirable quality for a leader in this place. Her eyes flitted over to Logan, and she tried to put herself in his shoes. Her thoughts couldn't stay focused for long, and she found her mind wandering to other things. Ali's lips turned into a smile as she focused her attention back to Kimberly.
"When it comes to bands, sweetheart, I'm the lead singer. I don't doubt that impressive voice of yours, but every band needs backup singers."
She was feeling quite confident, despite her earlier slip up. This atmosphere of raw energy and power seemed to give Ali a new spirit. She winked, expressing her jest, and brushed her hair forward in a delicate wave of blonde beauty. Alison's body flinched slightly as the doors to the Academy flung open in a fierce gesture. She immediately jumped down from the counter defensively and stood securely beside Kimberly. The boy that entered looked disheveled and surrounded by an atmosphere of surprise and shock. His demeanor shifted as he ran a hand through his greasy hair and introduced himself to the group. Ali's posture relaxed, and she crossed her arms snuggly underneath her breasts. She narrowed her eyes, examining the newcomer, and a thought quickly crossed her mind. King me. Ali kept her arms crossed and her tone welcoming, but there was a hint of sarcasm as she spoke.
"You're a little late for the party, Kev. There's still time to shine though."
Ali looked upwards to the vacant ceiling, focusing on a loosely hanging chandelier, and focused again on the softer incoming vibrations of sound from the outside. If she wanted a chance to slightly redeem herself, it was now. She shot a smug glance at Yukiko and Kimberly as pure photons of concentrated light glinted around her figure. Ali stepped beneath the chandelier, and the fading light from the windows intensified the effect of her glow. Beautiful, brightly colored sparkles coated the walls of the common room, and Ali's dazzling smile erupted on her face. It was a brilliant setup, which she carefully concentrated using the most gentle of sounds. And that's how you do it, Ali.
"You're turn, Kevin."
She continued to let the marvelous lights dazzle from her body, basking in her success, confidence, and feeling of absolute peace.