Tension Rising - Main thread [Fight or Flight]

[PicaPirate]

Teru

Teru drank on a tea while nibbling on his breakfast, which was some bacon and eggs with buttered toast. He was eating contently during the time Kiara ate as well. He liked the quiet that came with it.


After he had finished eating Kiara was on her second cup and spoke.


He thought for a moment, then spoke. "My best assumption is combat training or sparring to improve our abilities when it comes round to fighting the meta rogues."


He then finished his tea and waited on Kiara with a smile, who was looking livelier by the second. He preferred seeing Kiara as healthy and not a wreck after all.


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[Gobbo]

Gray groaned a bit, hopping down from the tree. He landed surprisingly softly. "Great... I'll go ahead and let my next of kin know." he joked as he walked over to her. He was oddly light on his feet, and it showed. He smiled a bit and tilted his head, watching her for a few moments.


"You gonna be okay for training with that leg? I mean, I don't think you should injure yourself any more." he asked, concerned.


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[GeneralZod]

Hayden


Hayden was still a bit distracted at the sight of delicious food but still kind of smiled when he couldn't pronounce graduate. After he took another slice of raw bacon he actually began to try a conversation. "My 'power'? Its shapeshift-err." He stopped himself mid sentence, it was still habit for him to say his new 'power' despite the fact that he had more years with werewolf mimicry than shapeshifting. "Werewolf mimicry. I am eating the raw meat because it is relaxing." He said as he took a raw piece of sausage and finished it off with only two bites. "Though raw sausage kind of looks gross, not to mention the texture." He said as he squeezed one end of a sausage watching the innards of it shoot out.


Taking a look at Kojiro he tried to decipher the man's powers. "Is your power having a perfect muscle physique?" Hayden was bad with puzzles even when he wasn't busy fighting off the mind of the werewolf. In all honesty, it wasn't that bad when he was in human form, it was just constant and very annoying which made concentration very difficult. While he was transformed though was a completely different story.

 

[Shura]

Sen Harper


She watched as he jumped down. She had noted how he moved the day before, almost like he as barely touching the ground and for the most part silent. It made some sense to her since his ability was speed. Being light on your feet was kind of necessity for that. "I have no idea. should manage okay though." She gave a non-too convincing smirk. "My powers don't need me to move like yours do. I might get away with not having to run a whole lot."


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[PicaPirate]

Kojiro

The clear cut man was intrigued by the kid. He wondered how strong a werewolf was, as it may be a good sparring partner. He could foresee some interesting training later.


The kid hit the nail on the head. "Yup! I can lift about 20 summat trucks in one go."


He knocked on his pectorals in gesture.


"Keeps me alive too. There's so much muscle that even bullets have a hard time getting through!"


He then went back to eating down at a fast pace, now on the second half of his second tray of food. Eating between scoffing food Kojiro exclaimed "I jus' need ta eat shit loads because these muscles are so strong and so I can keep getting stronger!"


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[theunderwolf]

Walking to the cafeteria, Fox spotted Sen and some other boy talking, remembering her somewhat negative encounter with the girl the day before, she ran over. "Sen!" She shouted as she ran, coming to a screeching halt, "I have something for you!"


@Shura


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[Shura]

Sen Harper


Sen heard her name and looked over seeing the shapeshifter from the day before running her way. She tilted her head slightly wondering what she could want. "Um. Okay?" she muttered softly confused as to what the girl could have gotten her. It's not like they had some sort of friendship break through, or they did? She wasn't exactly sure what kind of mind set Fox had to begin with.


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[Gobbo]

"Well, I'd recommend staying somewhere near the back, so you don't have to worry about getting hurt. I mean, I-" he said, suddenly being stopped by the appearance of another girl. He tilted his head curiously, teal eyes watching the newcomer. He wondered who she was, and why she was so awake, so early in the morning.


@theunderwolf @Shura

 

[GeneralZod]

Hayden


Hayden actually guessed right, for once. He looked over noticing how fast kojiro had been eating before turning back to his plate finally noticing the raw bacon was finished off. Clearly he had been favoring the bacon. He started on the sausage which had a good portion of it gone too without him knowing. "20 summat trucks.." He said to himself forgetting Kojiro was right there. "Impressive." Hayden thought about the potential of what Kojiro could do making a note to find out at some point.

 

[theunderwolf]

"Ok so I was up all day worrying about your leg and that stealing thing so I went out foraging and made you this," she handed sen a small jar (fairly traded for in the cafeteria, she left them a ton of nuts) full of a green goo," It's a salve I use when I get cut up it'll keep your cuts from re opening, sooth the muscles around 'em and keep them from scarring, doesn't smell bad either! " She unscrewed the top a little, letting out a fresh earthy scent, "If you're worried about getting hurt this is the stuff for you!"


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[Shura]

Sen Harper


Salve? Sen tilted her head slightly but accepted the small jar. She half expected some sort of horrible smell but it was actually quite pleasant. She hadn't really ever heard of herbal salves, not out side of books and stories anyway. She wasn't quite sure if she would use it seeing as she didn't know what was in it but Sen smiled regardless. "Thanks, I really appreciate it."





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[Gobbo]

Gray watched quietly for a few moments, interested in the little interaction playing out in front of him. He looked over at Sen and smiled a bit. "Awfully nice of her... It's good to see the students here are friendly, at least." he said, looking over at Fox. He brushed his silvery hair from his teal eyes and smiled.


"I don't think we've met. I'm Grayson. You can call me Gray, if you want." he said, holding out a hand in greeting.


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[Kharmin]

<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2014_09/Kiara.jpg.0d826497894517730c40c52c51e44126.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="29023" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2014_09/Kiara.jpg.0d826497894517730c40c52c51e44126.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> Kiara nodded to Teru's assumption as she continued to eat. She hadn't expected to be so famished and the meal actually tasted reasonably good. She swallowed and wiped her mouth with a napkin.


"Yeah, I don't think I'll do so well," she said in response. "I've never really used my talent for much more than defense and ... well, I don't count assaulting defenseless, locked doors to be much of an offensive talent."


"Still," Kiara said and paused to finish her second cup of coffee. She turned the empty cup over and allowed a few, stray drops to land on her empty plate as she scowled at the misfortune of being out of coffee. "Still, I suppose if anyone can conjure up a better use for my skills, it would be someone at this school. None of the other schools would even touch on it."


The empty coffee cup was summarily nestled into its brother as Kiara considered getting a third to join the twins already on her tray. She was never a big caffeine addict, so she surmised that two cups might be more than she really needed.


Her sea-green eyes cast around the cafeteria from behind her sunglasses. There were so many students with talents at this school. Kiara had never seen so many metas in one place at the same time, and it both assured her and frightened her.


Some of the students actually died in the attack yesterday. Kiara shivered a moment as the thought chilled through her. Before yesterday, she might have welcomed them to change places with her, to escape her incarceration and otherwise bleak and unimpressive destiny. But now, after Teru and their short, intense time together Kiara no longer wanted to die.


Kiara pitied the lost students and thought of their families. Unlike her foster ones, these kids had parents who loved them and would miss them terribly. Normally, Kiara would have shrugged off such sentiments, but now? The only person she believed would mourn her passing was seated next to her, and she was damn sure that she wouldn't put Teru through such pain.


Which means I have to learn, she thought with resolution and conviction. I will not betray Teru's love with selfish acts that would unnecessarily put either of us at risk. Regardless of what has transpired between us, I at least owe him that.


With a free hand, Kiara raked her fingers through her hair. "Let's get out of here," she suggested. Her voice had gained strength and ... determination? "I should probably try to ... well, practice or something before class. Care to help?"


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[Elegy]

Vladislav ate his breakfast with pristine manner and decorous grace. His usage of his silverware was prim and proper, and his table manners were delicate and concise. His breakfast consisted of sticky rice rolled around a ball of seaweed, eel, egg and various sauces which he ate at a rapid pace while keeping his exemplary table manners. Not a single crumb dropped onto his dray, nor did a single crumb dare to tread upon Vladislav's stunning military uniform. After he finished eating this nutritious meal, Vladislav pulled out his velvet handkerchief displaying a embroidery of golden roses with a flourish and softly wiped his mouth.

Several students bustled around Vladislav, remarking on his identity, his royalty like manners, his high quality clothing and golden accessories, and his medals of service. Eventually, one of them did catch on. A slight, frail looking boy with oversized glasses carrying three books under his arm nervously walked towards Vladislav and began to ask a question,

"Umm, excuse me sir but I was just really curious: Are you perhaps.... Vladislav Regis? I am not trying to be rude, it's just that I've read a lot about you and your country and you look really... s-s-s-similar to him" said the boy with almost tactile nervousness as he showed Vladislav the back of a narrative book of a survivor and participant in the civil war. On the back was a picture of Vladislav with a slightly younger face and with a frayed and slightly burned uniform devoid of all accessories or medals. Below the picture was a small caption which read: "My greatest thanks to my beloved officer Regis, without him I would not be alive to have written this book."

Vladislav pushed his tray aside and beckoned the boy to come closer, which he did. When the boy was right next to Vladislav, Vladislav stood suddenly, noticeably jarring the boy. He placed an arm around the boy's shoulder and said reassuringly,

"No need to be nervous. I can tell that you are a naturally nervous man but still, think of me as a friend. I am no celebrity, I am just the same as you, in fact, I attended this very academy. The man that wrote this book, Miroslav, he served under me and he reminds me of you. Intrepid and nervous on the outside, but having one hell of a fighting spirit under it all - A man willing to lose his arm and eye to save his friends. Vladislav squeezed the boy's shoulder before he began to leave. "Read that book again young man, it will help you to become more sure of yourself. It will also make Miroslav happy to see his legacy become fulfillment for a newer generation."

By this point a small crowd had formed around Vladislav and the boy. Vladislav walked, and the crowd parted and began to crowd around the boy asking him curious questions.

Vladislav did not leave the cafeteria entirely, instead choosing to stand in a corner of the building and view the body of students, assessing their physiques and characters by viewing their faces. Vladislav had always been able to read people well, and this skill only improved during his time in service. He could see that it would be difficult to assess the general physical level of these students, as those with enhancing powers had naturally more impressive bodies while those that had powers to cover for this weakness naturally had regular or below average bodies. Most of the students seemed to have a general underlying mood of anxiety, probably due to the attack and anticipation for more attacks.​

 

[King Of Imagination]

Mica, waking back up, laughed and put his hands on the ground, fixing himself so he was upright. He turned around to face Iren and smiled. "Don't you remember me?" He created an illusion of himself, but 6 years younger.


@Shura

 

[Shura]

Sen Harper


Sen looked over to Gray before back to Fox as she put the small jar in her pocket making a mental note to put it in her room later. Her leg wasn't giving her much trouble now but she wasn't sure what would happen if she kept walking on it. She took not of the time it was still really early but she didn't want to have to run to class either. She look to Gray then Fox


"uh Thank's again Fox. I'm going to start heading to class though." She smiled slightly before pushing herself off of the bench. It took a bit of effort but she was able to get up on her own and start making her way to the class. Despite being for the most part fine she did have a slight limp.

 

[PicaPirate]

Teru

Teru noted a change in tone with how she spoke. Before Kiara would happily slag off the capabilities and nature of the school. It was almost hard-wired into her with her distrust.


Now however she was not only going with the concept of acceptance for the school, but having them help her. Clearly something between yesterday and today had changed how she went about with things. He could guess what after their conversation.


"Seeing as we've not got much else to do, I'd gladly help." Teru said smiling as he rose from his chair and went with her.


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[SkyGinge]

Jon's fist slammed down at the angry alarm clock once more, violently ceasing its irritating beep. He groaned loudly, punching arm strewn out on his bedside drawer, and in an almost identical fashion to two days before, awkwardly wriggled his way into a position where he could see what the clock read. 7:27, it read. Well, at least I'm not late today. Waking up with so much time to spare meant that he could afford to take his time a little, a luxary he hadn't yet had the chance to experience.


Once again, Jon scrambled to his feet. After breaking away from Sen, he had gone and tried to see if there were any medicine he could take, but sadly there was nothing as he was experiencing fatigue, not pain caused by wound. Still, after lunch, a meta with some medical experience found a way to slacken the pain slightly, but in spite of that he still felt exhausted. And thus, after an afternoon of exploration and chatter, he had wolfed down his lunch and immediately headed off to bed. To his dismay, he was still aching, but now it was much more bearable. He couldn't wait for the day when he would be completely back to normal; the doctor's said he should have recovered within the next several days.


Taking the morning at a leisurely pace, Jon strolled to the showers and enjoyed a good soak, the warmth of the water helping to soothe his aches and pains. After drying off, he headed downstairs to the mess hall once more, and this time, he had no reason not to overload his plate. By the time he was finished stacking, the lone piece of marmalade on toast looked rather tame. Sausages, fried egg and bacon surrounded it, seperated by a river of tomato ketchup. Jon grinned; he had woke up extremely hungry and what better way to sate his appetite than to guzzle to his heart's content. Besides, I'm gonna need the energy for this training. I've a feeling things are gonna get tough.


He quickly scanned the hall. It was about the turn of the hour now, and people were beginning to file in in greater numbers to the queue behind him. Still, through his stagnent drowsiness he couldn't immediately notice anybody he recongised, or in fact an occupied table that wasn't full. So instead he plonked himself down at a lonely table and began to wolf down his food with eager glee.

 

[theunderwolf]

"Well gray my names Focx Redtail, you can just call me Fox and it's a pleasure to meet you too!" She smiled at the boy, "Are Goya tree climber too? You've got some twigs in your hair."


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[Kharmin]

<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2014_09/Kiara.jpg.15ef893d5766d9d04f3212d14c34d527.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="29032" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2014_09/Kiara.jpg.15ef893d5766d9d04f3212d14c34d527.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> Together, Kiara and Teru bussed their trays and left the cafeteria. Once outside, Kiara fished a cigarette and struck it alight with her Zippo. She drew and exhaled as she jammed both pack and lighter back into her tight pocket.


They walked into the large courtyard where several other students shuttled either to or from breakfast. A few congregated in various sized groups, one of which consisted of a gaggle of girls who stared daggers at Kiara as she and Teru passed.


"Ok," Kiara said to Teru as they walked and looked for a spot well away from the other groups. "I don't think shooting me is a good idea today," she said with the slightest hint of a sly grin. Breakfast and coffee had done wonders for Kiara as she quickly began to feel like herself again. "There are too many people around who might catch a ricochet, and I don't think that I could stop them all." Then, Kiara added with a knowing look over the top rims of her sunglasses, "Well, not yet perhaps."


She drew from the cigarette again and exhaled. Then, Kiara stood still in a casual posture, arms crossed with her hip cocked to the side. She had taken a breath and held it as she focused her talent. Gradually, the scent of rotten eggs hinted on the morning breeze as Kiara, almost imperceptibly at first, began to gently push Teru away from her. As her force continued, she knew that he would either have to move with the push, or let it knock him down. Either way, it wasn't a violent shove; rather, Kiara eased the flow of the force pushing against him and slowly increased it.


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[Gobbo]

Gray's bright eyes went wide for a moment, and as he ran a hand through his hair he felt the twigs and grinned sheepishly. "Yeah, I like climbing trees. It's relaxing." he said, walking with them towards class. "You do too? It's good to know there's a fellow climber around." he said with a warm tone. He seemed surprisingly happy, even though he was worried about his class. He wasn't sure what to expect, he just hoped it wouldn't be too bad.


"I couldn't help but notice both your first and last names are animals. What's your power, by the way?" he asked with a little smile. He glanced over at Sen and made sure he didn't lose her, he didn't want to get too lost.


@theunderwolf @Shura

 

[GeneralZod]

Hayden


He finished his breakfast not long after Kojiro had. "Do you know where you have to go?" Hayden asked as he collected his trash onto his plate along with any food debris that laid around the table. "Because I hope we're going the same direction." Hayden had began to like Kojiro, he was quite the character and perhaps once Hayden had more control over his transformation without having to worry they could spar every so often. Throughout the years training he had gradually been able to tolerate the transformation for longer periods of time before being forced to transform back for mental relief.

 

[Shura]

Sen Harper


Sen got about half way across the courtyard before catching Teru and Kiara out of the corner of her eye entering the Courtyard. She frowned slightly, just keeping her path towards the classes. With the yesterday afternoon being calm and relatively nice she had forgotten about the whole thing between them. Ah well it wasn't her problem, right? A small part of her still wanted to sort things out, but a larger one knew it was pointless. She'd rather cut ties early rather than sticking around and letting the past repeat itself.


She picked up the pace slightly, her leg arguing the notion, but she ignored it. Gray and Fox talked with one another but she really didn't pay much attention to the conversation. She tried to turn her attention instead to the class ahead of her. That's what they were supposed to be focused on wasn't it?

 

[Shura]

Iren Winford


Iren stared at the boy for a minute watching as he went from an young adult to a more or less teenager. Illusionist. She chuckled softly it took her a second to remember, but that was mostly from fatigue than simply forgetting. "Yes, I remember you Mica. You were here just last year. I'm getting old but I'm not that old." She smirked slightly. "I take it your here to perform? Or are you here because of the rogue attack as well?"





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[PicaPirate]

Teru

Teru remembered he had packed some deodorant, seeing as the smell coming from Kiara may be an issue later when they are with other people.


Agreeing with the notion of not causing havoc with his gunfire, he waited to see what she had in store for him.


It turned out to be a form of pushing, as though he was being repelled from Kiara. He assumed from their chats that it was her using the same push she uses to knock things down.


Teru tried to stay in the position he was and to maintain upright, but found himself skidding backward slowly. It was like going against a wall moving against you with no way to get anywhere except to the side or back. He supposed though as this was training to remain steadfast and push forward as much as possible.


"Well its working for sure."


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