True Night

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Poppy

Who was that? Carrot-top most likely meant her. Poppy wheeled to face the new comers. She glared up at Amanda. "You don't even have the decency to address me, my na-" she started indignantly. When Amanda got double teamed first by Nikki with her elbow, then verbally by Red anything she'd have to say would be redundant so she stopped mid sentence. Ooh, what's he saying to her now? There certainly a reason he didn't say it aloud.

So this was Nikki. Were it not for the name she might have guessed she was a boy. Well she seems nice enough. Red did the favor of introducing them, but she wanted to speak up a little herself. "It's very nice to meet you! Are you new here too?" Now that she'd met some people that she felt mostly comfortable with she could begin to think about things more on the bright side. I wonder what classes going to be like. Hopefully they have regular curriculum because I have no idea what else they expect me to do. And hopefully the don't have PE... She imagined lizard man in a ref outfit blowing a whistle. The thought made her giggle. Poppy promptly sealed her lips, she didn't want them to think it was directed at them. Well if Amanda thought she was laughing at her she wouldn't mind so much. Still she decided that she better reengage with the others.

The comment about her name being weird was mostly ignored. She heard it plenty of times from kids her own age at her last school.

Roomates? Poppy hadn't thought about that. Her private school had dorms, considering that the academy taught through college it made sense though. "That's a good idea" she said anxiously. I hope I have a good roommate... What exactly that looked like she didn't know yet.

"Theresa Obott" Huh, wonder what she's like. From the name alone she couldn't tell anything. If she was a returning student maybe Amanda knew as much as it pained her to ask. Just in case she addressed the other two as well. "Any of you guys know her?"

Vespera

So she speaks. Quite sensitive if I got under her skin so easily. There was the fleeting thought that her ability might be potent. Nothing she would spend any time worrying about. From her experience its the person that makes the threat, not to say that powers didn't make a difference. Because they certainly did.

Since she'd gotten up it looked like things had gotten interesting again. It's hard to believe Chris is still alive. They could catch up later, not that they were close or anything before. Valjean showed himself as well. If all else fails she could count on him to not to turn down a fight. Not the first person she wanted to throw down with since there was a very real possibility of him winning. Nothing was worse than going in to the new season with a loss in her opinion.

Considering the time she changed her mind about checking her room situation. The place was bound to be crawling with fresh meat like flashlight head and Chihuahua. Instead she decided to walk the main path until she crossed paths with somebody worth her while.

Not far up ahead she could hear Vera Asking if somebody was new. She was hoping she could do better. Then she heard Valjean join in. Now things were getting more interesting. Despite their differences Vespera couldn't deny certain similarities. Namely their powers and attitude. So wrapped around Deborah finger. All the more amusing because as far as I know the relationships a one way street. Because of his stubbornness Vespera got a kick out of making passes at him. In jest of course, but in all reality he was one of the only people she would consider hooking up with regardless of whether or not he felt remotely the same way.

Whoever the newcomer was he was playing right into Valjean's hands. Better not miss out. Vespera took her time and didn't make any effort to conceal her approach. Chances were that trio weren't paying that much attention anyways with all the testosterone in the air. She too her place off to the side of Vera and made a scolding sound with her tongue. "Tsk tsk." To Vera she said "Well aren't you popular."

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Should be able to squeeze in a post before heading off to work. Graveyard shift, gotta love it.

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Added relationship sections for most of those my characters have interacted with.

Also I probably won't be around tomorrow unfortunately.

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Poppy

Poppy too noticed the man with one arm. Like the lizard man and tailed boy this was a first. Granted a much more reasonable one. Losing a limb could happen to anyone, if anything it was less likely to happen to a meta, which everyone here was. His clothes were in rags yet the rest of him seemed to have been cleaned up. Her gaze lingered for a few moments more as he passed by.

"Well I did say we could head back over..." It's just that Poppy didn't know who to sit by. Surely the teacher had to be nice, but then again he was a giant lizard. She noticed the embrace the man that went by received from him. Now she didn't know what to think.

"I'll be back." Poppy scampered off to get another plate. Even though Gabe had left her old food was probably cold. Upon returning Poppy tore her biscuit in half and crammed a piece into her mouth. Very unladylike, however it'd hold her over for meantime. Once she swallowed she turned to Red again.

"Where should we sit then? Doesn't matter since people are starting to leave." So long as were not the last ones here. No no, seemed that the lizard was getting out drinks for the ship wreck fellow. They'd almost certainly be around for a while longer.

Vespera

Perfectly relaxed but at the same time sitting tall Vespera bore down Lynn. She peered intently into her eyes for the majority of the time looking slightly away with one at intervals comparable to the average time to blink. Only thing was she didn't blink. Vespera had no trouble keeping her eyes wide for about as long as she wanted to. She tried in in the past simply out of curiosity and ultimately she ended up accidentally closing, a reflex on her human side considering arthropods don't have eyelids. Whether they could remain open constantly was unknown, for a duration this short though it was a effortless.

Putting her enhanced senses and knowledge of organic sciences Vespera monitored the rate of her heart and observed her involuntary actions. Between this and the windows to the soul she had a much better idea of how accurate the disposition Lynn was trying to portray was to how she actually felt. Thus far things were mostly in sync.

"Kinky. I'm sure his screams were delightful." One thing she could give this girl is she had a good sense of humor, if a bit crude. "Then were on the same page then."  From her point of view this whole ordeal still stemmed from miss flashlight head. Were she not so fucking bright they wouldn't having this conversation. Based on the way things were going it was only a matter of time though. Get on with it already. There was really only one thing that mattered at this point. Whether Lynn would put her money where her mouth is, however she was still talking, so Vespera let her finish.

Finally it came out, and it wasn't too unsurprising. "It sure sounded like you did there, guess I was mistaken." Backing down yet at the same time asking for it, how juvenile. In the end it didn't matter much. Failure to accept the challenge made her provocations worth dirt. While it was tempting to shit talk her it wasn't a conclusive victory. That and Vespera still was convinced they'd meet on opposite ends the battlefield, just not tomorrow. She'd save it for then. With her attitude there might not be anything left of her. Nothing of concern so long as she still got her rude awakening.

The moment the plate settled before her Vespera sent it back with an absent minded flick of her fingers. When Lynn had concluded asking her to take care of it was already back over. From an onlookers perspective it might have been amusing. For Vespera it might as well not even happened.

Vespera had her fill of entertainment for the evening and since it didn't look like Nikki was going to come back which left her with little reason to stick around. Maybe I'll find another contender. One with more bite and less bark. On her way out she couldn't resist comment on Lynn's idea of her childhood. "Deary me, I could say the same thing to you. After all I don't recall threatening to blind anyone." Despite the way she was playing it off the remark did make her think about her father. One she never had. Even if Vespera cared it would be impossible to find him. Her power lineage seemed to be exclusively among females and unless her father was a powerful meta he was likely dead anyways. In fact there was a high possibility that her mother or her siblings and herself ate him. If she could remember that far back she would for curiosities sake.

"So long." She waved in the fashion one would to shoo a pest and slipped out of the cafeteria. Time to check who I'm stuck with this year.

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Figured it was only a matter of time before you joined the party.

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I'll have a slew of relationships to add to my sheets. Gabe, Red, Nikki, Felix, Alex, and Lynn I believe.

Maybe do that after my next post.

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Poppy

Thankfully Red let go of her hand, Poppy made sure to to retract it too hastily. She looked up at him expectantly "so now what?" He seemed to be scanning the other tables. I wonder how long he's been here, or if he's new too. Based on what he had to say next she guessed the latter.

"Oh." Was all Poppy initially had to say. Why do I have to make the decision? Normally she was all about being in charge, but right now she was so nerve wracked that she would rather remain put than try either of the options he presented. Going after Nikki would be too weird, so by simple process of elimination there was only one good option.

"I guess I can try my luck with the others again... and maybe Nikki will come back." Poppy wasn't so easily convinced that anyone at the table could relate to her. How long has he known her? Regardless she didn't know anyone other him so it was worth a shot.

Now that she was regaining her composure hunger returned. She was reminded of this by audibly as well shortly after. There was almost no chance Red didn't hear. No real reason to hide it anyways. "Wherever were going to go I should get some more food."

Vespera

It was a surprise to say the least that someone like this girl would stand up for another so quickly. Especially one like Alex. Morticia. That's a new one. An amused smile played across her face as she folded her hands together and focused intently on Lynn. At the same time she could see some of the light leave Alex, both literally and figuratively. In all honesty all she cared about was stopping her blinding light. She should be able to sit at the table without such discomforts.

"It's a shame to hear that. I could refer you to the shrink if you like." Vespera feigned a tone of concern. The girl seemed mighty sure of herself. I wonder if she's really that strong, or just foolish. Her message had the hint of a threat and her demeanor backed it up. One of the things that Vespera didn't take lightly. Most anything else she could play along with, however if she continued along this line she'd better be ready to put up.

Vespera made an exaggerated exhalation. "Ah, I feel so much better now! I'm sure we'll get alone fine and dandy now so long as the light levels stay under control."  That would have been a good point to stop, but Lynn kept on going. So much playing nice. She even had the arrogance to resume her conversation like nothing happened. Never turn your back on an opponent. Looked like she had her first line up for the season, a potential challenge assuming she wasn't just flapping her gums.

So she thinks I'm a wannabe vampire. Perhaps she'd like to experience hematophagy first hand. On second though she probably tastes like shit, damn lowlife. "Is that a promise? If you think you can deliver on it meet me at the arena after class tomorrow. Then you can witness what I do on my free time for yourself." She added a sultry undertone to play off her suggestion and to show that she wasn't taking her too seriously.

The laughter of the other fresh meat didn't concern her. This had been an annual routine for years now. Each new batch had those that felt they were all that. In her mind the sooner they got called on their bullshit the better.

There was nothing more to say to Alex as long as she didn't slip up again.

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Poppy

Poppy forced a smile and lowered the handkerchief. Great. I don't have a place to put this thing. Her formal dress was completely devoid of pockets. Guess I'll have to hang on to it. It would be rude to ditch it, plus there was a chance she'd need it again. Hopefully not that night.

The only other person that she remembered ever calling her cute was the servant who was the most mothering to her. Granted he said her name, but it was close enough. She could feel the warmth in her cheeks as they began to turn a rosier than they were before. Thankfully he continued because didn't know what to say or if she even could.

At Red's suggestion she managed to tear away and look in the direction she had came from. Maybe he was right, with him the prospect of giving it another shot seemed more appealing. Only when she offered his hand did she have seconds thoughts. Taking the hand of a smoker seemed uncleanly to her. However the alternative of him leaving her alone was worse. Good thing I have hand sanitizer and scent lotion in my bag. Despite that fact she still found her self grimacing slightly as she reached out to accept it.

So much for that. No sooner than she'd taken his hand Nikki up and left. Now Poppy felt really awkward, she considered letting go but didn't.

Vespera

Nikki didn't seem very receptive to Felix, which was exactly what Vespera was hoping. Now she could get the socially inept girl into her ball court. Or so she thought. Oh I'll still be here she thought to herself. The main reason for her impatience was that it killed her to sit around while she could be gathering information and formulating plans for the new year. Still, like her lesser kin she would remain for as long as it took to trap her prey. Even if it was inconvenient. For the meantime there was nothing keeping her from evaluating the other fresh meat while she waited.

Despite being the closest, the Felix boy was nothing more than a pest so she skipped over him. There was the one eyed girl, except she could see their conversation going south and she wanted to be able to pull away when her true quarry returned. It was selected for her when the human light bulb failed to contain herself yet again. What Vespera had to say would be significantly harsher if she hadn't reigned her power back in so quickly. That and it being it being the first day she put a better foot forward.

"My my, you really do have trouble containing yourself Alex. Hopefully nothing that can't be remedied during you time here." Never before did Vespera remember wishing somebody else to gain mastery of their power. Of course just to the extent that she wouldn't have spots every five minutes. "Until then maybe you could be a little less excited, I shouldn't have to wear sunglasses at night."

Vespera looked slightly downward as she addressed Alex so her veil would shield her retinas from further onslaught.

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Poppy

Only when she was a good twenty feet away Poppy began to think about things like where she was going to go now. She didn't know her way around the academy so she should probably take another seat. The further end of the table from Gabe seemed like as good spot as any. Her hunger still hadn't returned so she didn't bother to get more food. Instead she put her elbows on the table and supported her head with her hands as she waited for the meal to get over with. Saline droplets rolled off her chin and formed a tiny pool on the table bellow.

Why me. All she wanted to do was go back to the house and forget all of this. Have the servants tend to her needs. Mask the void within her with material wants. Poppy had given up on trying to be happy long ago, at there she was comfortable. But now she had no where to go. I hate this school. Something obscured her already limited vision.

It was that boy again. Poppy blushed as she took it from him. She turned away and hastily dried her tears. When she pulled it away she was horrified to see that some of her makeup had come off on it. "No I'm the one who should be apologizing, my makeup seems to have soiled your handkerchief..." Poppy sniffled.Her nose wrinkled. Something smells like ass. Nothing that she would dare say aloud, especially since she realized it must have been him. That's why he left. No matter, he was treating her very nicely and that was more than she could say for the others thus far.

"Maybe there's a bathroom to rinse it out!" The one person that is decent and this happens. Hopefully he has another... Then she realized that she still hadn't introduced herself. "Oh and my name is Poppy. "Thank you and sorry again."

Vespera

When Vespera saw the boy who later introduced himself as Felix approach she tensed. Sure enough he butted in replacing Red as her current biggest annoyance. Worse was that after answering her question Nikki turned her attention to him. She clicked her fingernails against the table once then looked up and down it once as she waited.

There was nothing of too much interest. Her gaze rested on Henry a hair of a second longer because her instincts told her he was the biggest threat. However she knew that everything was not as it seems. He nor she were not the most powerful mutants here. Thus the reason for her cloak and dagger antics. In her mind the academy and the world for that matter was dog eat dog and she was willing to do what it takes to be on top. For now that meant playing nice. An opportunity would present itself soon enough, it always did.

What an idiot was Vespera's initial impression after hearing what he had to say. People who use slang any words, even more so ones as short as 'you' sounded uneducated. Furthermore she found his analogy of throwing baseballs at j-walkers particularly distasteful. Speaking of which she spotted Red coming back in. He stopped over by where the sheltered redhead ran off to. Maybe he'd stay over there, that'd suit her just fine.

The movement under Nikki's clothes didn't go unnoticed. This gave Vespera an idea for if and when her patience ran out.

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No need be so critical of yourself, we all make mistakes.

Looks like I can get another post underway, woot.