Theodore Dillon's Story

Theodore twitched a little at Mathais's little quip about the villains. He didn't see his father as one but he understood the classification. He was just trying to get a rise out of him. His brow began to furrow but Theo kept control over his emotions but Mathias was beginning to push him. If he knew what's best for him, he would leave it at that.

Then Mathias came to Jack's defense which Theodore responded with a roll of his eyes. It was then Mathias had to say one word further and there it came. It could have been another quip but this felt like a personal challenge and without hesitation he stood up and walked over to Mathias, despite Coulson standing right there. "You wanna fight me Mathias, huh, is that what you want? Come on then, say the word, because I would like to see you try." He spoke, irritation rising in his voice.

Jack then shot up and spoke, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, hey wait a minute, let's just pause for the cause for a moment. Now we don't need you guys doin' the rain dance in front of Phil-I mean Mr. Coulson. Now Teddy, can I call you Teddy?" Jack spoke as he wrapped an arm around Theodore's shoulder. "It's Theodore!" He proclaimed as he tossed his arm aside. "Okay, Okay, bad move, I'll admit it, but you're about to make one yourself right now." Jack spoke. "What's it matter to you what I do? Just stay out of this unless you want some of this too." Theodore spoke raising his fist to Jack. "Uh, I may have been called crazy before but I don't think I need electro-shock therapy just yet, but joking aside, I get it. Why all of a sudden would I give two shits about you getting into trouble? It doesn't affect me if you make an ass out of yourself, but hey, we're in this together aren't we? We're all just trying to pass the same classes and figure out our shit right? I mean these guys are making things tough on all of us, so don't think we already have enough shit to deal with without adding more on ourselves?" Jack asked.

Theo looked at him and shook his head. "Whatever." He said with a tired expression. He then walked away from the situation, it was starting to become more trouble than it was worth. He then made his way back to his seat and sat down. Jack sighed as he looked at Mathias as he shrugged at him. He then went back to his seat. He then looked at the monitor with Kallistrate and Kumiko. "Uh oh, looks like feeding time at Sea World!" He said aloud.

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Jack stepped out of the monitor room feeling the experience bitter sweet. Sure he got to see how everyone performs but he would rather had the chance to prove his stuff, not to mention he wouldn't have to be privy to seeing all the injured. Still his spirits were not any less dampened as he felt that his contributions (The constructive ones anyway), could land him a spot in the school dance. Of course that was all up in the air depending on what the top brass has to say about that.

Yet fate would deem it, that Jack is born to party and decided to throw him a bone. When the announcement came over the intercoms via J.A.R.V.I.S, he couldn't help but grin. Since this wasn't a school function but rather someone else's party...well, he could feel that he could let loose without the fear of administrators forcing him to leave. He then looked over to Mathias who commented on how Wren managed to convince J.A.R.V.I.S to even do that. He shrugged at the question, he did really so much care about the how since the party is going down.

It was then he laughed at Mathias's joke and came up with one on his own. "If that's all that it takes then J.A.R.V.I.S would give me the whole building!" Jack laughed. As he continued to move on Mathias seemed to gripe about clothes and then he thought about his clothing. He would obviously be in style that is both cool and sexy for the ladies. Probably tighter clothes than normal. He then looked over to Mathias with a mischievous grin, "Well, you know me." He joked. As Mathias made his departure he looked over to Theodore who didn't seem to share in their mood. He could ask, hey what's up, but then probably get a face full of electricity...probably best not to bug him.

As Jack made for his dormitory, Theodore looked up to Mathias who tried to bury the hatchet with him. "Yeah, sure." He responded not sounding all too genuine. Still he looked rather distracted, perhaps on how the simulations went. He wasn't sure about his thoughts on attending the party. He didn't feel all too amiable at the moment and probably would cause a scene. That or short circuit the speakers and the lights, talk about a party killer. Whatever his course of action may be, he decided to return to his room and see where the night takes him. Who knows? Maybe he will surprise even himself.

Jack quickly returned to his penthouse and began to frantically rifle through his closet and drawers in search for tonight's look. One thing that is a must, is the leather jacket, it worked for his father so why fix what isn't broken. Of course it's not the one he always wears it's a more, expensive one, worn for occasions such as these. Coupled that with nice, form fitting clothing and swanky, leather boots and he was off to the races! Now what to say to all the ladies when he gets there? Oh and how could he forget! It's not only important to look good but smell good too. One thing good that did come from being late is not coming away stinky and full of sweat. Just need to put on that lucky cologne and there, done, he was now a force to be reckoned with.

It was a calm morning that day. Despite feeling the burst of power that ran through Wren's room for the early portion of the evening the rest was uneventful. He had considered attending the party but in truth he was rather glad he didn't. In his assumptions he was sure that one of the Spider-Girls would certainly be present. Hard to enjoy yourself when you have a blatant reminder of all your anger and frustration staring at you right in your face.

No, Theo had no patience for tolerating their presence yesterday. Of course that could be said for any day. He was up early doing normal morning routines of course taking a shower always presents and interesting challenge. Was he feeling particularly charged that morning? It really isn't as bad as one might think. Sure water is an obvious weakness to himself but it doesn't prevent him from preserving his basic hygiene. For the most part water is very passive towards him, it's only when he's discharging a lot of electricity does it become dangerous.

Afterwards, dressed and ready for the day ahead he had realized it was a free day. He wasn't quite sure what he should do but that doesn't mean he couldn't enjoy a cup of coffee. As he made himself a cup in his kitchen he sipped on the warm beverage and looked out the window. There he could see the world below. Perhaps he'll leave the academy for awhile, get some fresh air? It was then his peaceful, perfect morning of fresh coffee and smooth music was ruined by the sudden sight of a diving Frankie. Her presence was brief and sudden but enough to annoy Theo.

Now in a sour mood, Theo turned around and sneered. "Spiders. I hate spiders." He grumbled. He then left the comfort of his room for the mess hall. Perhaps he can enjoy his breakfast in peace without any spiders crawling around. He entered the cafeteria to see Enzo, Lilith and Kain sitting at a table. Good, no little spiders to be found. As he walked up to the Server he asked, "What's for breakfast?" The Lady looked at him and then responded, "Today's special is Ham and Eggs." Theodore then nodded and was served a thick cut of ham and a generous portion of eggs. With another cup of coffee Theo walked to a separate table and sat down. He could still see the others in the room as they were talking about whatever it is they're talking about.

He wasn't particularly interested in what they're up to. Which could be something questionable considering the company in question. One is an egomaniac, the other a manipulator, and finally an assassin. They're probably not organizing the next prep rally that's for sure.


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At least last night didn't end in disaster. Christian waved goodbye to those that gave their own goodbyes. Of course the majority of them seemed to enjoy jumping over the same railing he hypothetically spoke about jumping over. He supposes he could do that as well, would seem a lot more quicker than leaving the party like a normal person. Yet, that would require him to use his powers and that always comes with the risk of losing control. He never voluntarily uses his powers if it can be helped. He then made his own goodbyes to Wren as he exited through the front door.

The following morning wasn't a disaster either. He could have woken up screaming and in a cold sweat, but no he woke up rather pleasantly. It felt normal something he thought he would never miss. The rest of the morning followed in the same fashion, a normal morning routine was refreshing in ways he could not begin to explain. It was then the culmination of his perfect morning ended in something of a laugh. He felt he had a lucky streak going on with him today and against better judgement he decided to see how far it will go. He thought he might as well go to the rec room, or maybe the cafeteria? See how many will be surprised by his appearance. Was he feeling hopeful? Or was it something else that drew him out of his room...perhaps a certain someone?

As he opened the door he saw a bag sitting before him. Curious, he picked up to figure out it was from Wren of all people. Inside the bag it contained a worn copy of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

"Can I call you Dr. Jekyll?"

Christian did something he hasn't done in awhile and that was laugh. He's read the book before but anymore that book strangely hits too close to home now. He supposes he could stomach that new nickname but what about Mr. Hyde? He didn't want to think about the Symbiote but now that he has it's been strangely quiet this morning. Was that a good sign or a bad sign? He couldn't even feel that wriggling sensation in his brain that he so often feels. Was it because of the medicine he took this morning? No, even with it the Symbiote still manages to make it's self known. Today however it's been silent so far, which is a little unnerving to him.

Still he isn't one to turn away a nice gift as he took the book inside and placed it on his shelves. He left his apartment wondering what he should do for his free day. Maybe he should got to the lounge room or the training room? On second thought, that would probably be a bad idea.

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Julia didn't wait long for a reply as her phone buzzed along her coffee table, she quickly snatched it from the table to catch the notification bar indicating it was from Kari, she breathed a sigh of relief when Kari agreed to go dress shopping with her.
{To: Kari}
{Thank you so much! Whenever you want to :3 I'm ready whenever :) x}

She placed the phone back on the coffee table and went back to swiping through a gallery of dresses on her tablet, before her phone buzzed again, assuming it was Kari, Julia didn't rush to see the notification bar but when the bar came up she quickly glanced to see it was Astrid, her eyebrows knotted in confusion at her mission statement but she simply shrugged her shoulders and replied.
{To: Astrid}
{I hope that mission involves getting rid of them space crabs ;) Haha, I think he's been watching one too many episodes of RuPaul :P x}

Julia set her tablet down and grabbed her clutch purse, dropping her phone into it before she proceeded to exit her apartment and made her way for the lifts, she'd need to eat something if she was going to spend the whole day running from shop to shop looking at and reconsidering dresses. The lift was fairly quick today, maybe the announcement of a free day included the staff too, either way Julia didn't squander the once in a lift time speed of the lift. She briskly made her way to the canteen, she smiled at the woman behind the serving bar but she was most certainly in no mood for pleasantries, not that that was any different from any other day. Julia just lifted a fruit salad and small pot of Greek yoghurt, before heading for the tables, she glanced out over the 3 situations.

There was Theodore, sitting on his own, Julia was quite tempted to sit with him, she didn't like the idea of people sitting on their own, but he was someone she'd grown to assume liked his own company; another table held trouble, and no doubt that's exactly what was being planned, so she'd definitely not be sitting with them, the loud arrival of Jai also seemed to make them the table to sit at if you wanted to gawked at; then there was Kari and Kumiko heading towards the bins, so Julia assumed they were leaving already, so decided not to bother the two of them.

Julia then made an executive decision and made her way over to Theodore, setting her tray down she gave him a smile. "Good morning, Theodore." She gestured to the seat in front of her. "Do you mind if I sit with you?"

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Mathias lay on his sofa, his TV was switched on and it was switched to a news channel, all of it just seemed to be bad news, just pain and suffering. With a sigh, he picked himself up and reached for the remote, as he stretched he noticed a blur flight past his window, heading in the general direction of gravitation pull, in a fit of panic, Mathias ran to his balcony and threw himself over the edge, he was chasing a blur and he couldn't quite make out who it was but his adrenaline was pumping as he dropped, picking up speed but not going fast enough, then all of a sudden the blur stopped and swung into one of the windows.

Mathias' expression of concern and determination turned into embarrassment and annoyance, he quickly caught himself and entered the same window. He let himself take a few steps into the room before letting his wings fade, he glanced around the room and then noticed Nathaniel on the floor, Mathias then offered him his hand to help him up, he then looked over at Frankie. "Shit, Spinster, you gave me a heart attack." He admitted, slightly chuckling to himself for not assuming it was someone testing their limits. He then looked back to Bane, and give him an awkward laugh. "Sorry for the intrusion."

Theo looked up with his breakfast at Julia. He's never really mingled with the chick before and didn't see any reason why he would. So he merely shrugged at her attempt of giving pleasantries. Trying to go back to his food, his attention was averted as he looked over to see Jai being his loud, obnoxious self. Well, at least he could take comfort in the fact that he was bothering Lilith instead of him. He then looked back up at Julia who asked if she can be seating across from him.

Theo, very coldly responded, "I don't own this cafeteria, do whatever you want." As he then went back to eating his breakfast. He didn't really care if Julia decided to eat her breakfast before him. And why should he? It's not like that's going to affect him in any meaningful way. Besides he found it pointless, the pretentiousness of some of the so-called "villains." "You can't sit here or there because you are beneath me" or some stupid, arrogant shit like that. Theo was never one to boast how great and powerful he is. He ain't here to win popularity contests, he's here to finish something that's been started a long time ago.

Still he did have a slight curiosity why she would choose to sit so close to him. There are plenty of empty seats in this place and it can't be for a conversation she can go over to where Jai is for that. He did stare at her and ponder for a moment but decided to not pry. After all he just came here for some food.

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Christian wasn't really looking where he was going but moving at such a slow pace he didn't expect to cause any issues. Yet he managed to bump into someone and worried about how they would react. Luckily it was Wren so he felt relieved. "No, it's alright I wasn't paying attention either." He apologized. It was then Wren asked that was he planning to do something on his free day. In attempt at a half smile he said, "Well...uh, yeah! Of course." He then looked at Wren and then awkwardly he rubbed his head and said, "Uh....actually, no...I don't know what I'm doing to be honest." He then looked around him, checking to see if they are alone.

"I don't really leave my room, unless it's for class. I...I guess you can say I'm a shut-in...," He then rubbed his arm feeling even more awkward, "...B-but for good reason! Because...well...ya, you know..." He said with a sigh. He then looked over to Wren, which it seemed he was trying to avoid eye contact with. "Uh...what are you, planning to do?" He asked.

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Julia blushed slightly and glanced away from Theodore as he ignored her salutations, nevertheless he didn't shoo her away, and Julia took the seat, his attitude making her want to sit in front of him all the more, merely to annoy him for being rude, some would call her immature and she would most definitely agree, she got it from her father after all. As he stared at her, Julia stared back at him, waiting for something to be said, but he simply went back to his food and Julia rolled her eyes.

"Well, aren't we in a good mood today... some would say you were just electric." Julia looked up to the left as she considered whether or not she was being incredibly insulting or just attempting a pathetic pun, she'd let him decide and if he was insulted she'd apologise. She tried to read his aura but the electricity that flowed through him made her powers confusing and painful to even use, as if the electricity disrupted her magic, trying to focus through the electricity gave her a sharp sting in both her temples, she made an audible gasp of pain and even clenched her fists, the knuckles turning white from the pressure. She quickly gave up on trying to read him and grabbed her cup of water and drank it, followed by a quick scoop of her breakfast, hoping some hydration and sugar would help with the pain throbbing around her head.

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Mathias gave Frankie's sympathetic smile, a hopeful one in return. "Well, I hope your sleepless night wasn't completely wasted." He gave her another smile. "Even if it gave me a heart attack." Mathias then glanced between the two and apologised again for intruding and quickly took his leave, not knowing the layout of Nathaniel's apartment, he simply left the way he came, through the window. Not wanting to hang about the window as he decided what to do next, he did a couple of loops around the building, trying to decide what to do, his adrenaline from seeing Frankie base jump like that still made his heart pound his chest. If he believed Uberfacts, eating would calm his nerves and the adrenaline and excitement would diminish, but it wasn't his belief in those social media facts that drew him to the canteen, it was the rumbling of his stomach.

Dropping down to the entrance of the building, Mathias made for the canteen, his thoughts mainly on eating and not really taking in the faces around him. As he reached for a bagel, he noticed the agitation in the glorified dinner ladies voice as she dealt with a member of staff and sighed with a roll of his eyes. On his approach, he modified his vocal cords, making them work with the subtle tone of a low B; when he screamed a low B it made enemies friendly so maybe speaking with a low B made people friendlier. As he ordered the eggs, he noticed a slight shift in her demeanour and he smiled at his achievement and she even smiled back when he thanked her. Both of their faces scrunched up in confusion when she said 'you're welcome', and she immediately caught onto what had happened,
"You just used your powers on me! The woman shrieked. "How dare you? I'll report you for using your powers on a member of staff."
"Oh God forbid, you're actually nice and likeable for 10 seconds." Mathias blurted out before he'd really thought about what he said and he could have sworn he saw her eyes turn red as he quickly left the food bar and made for the tables.

He made his way to one of the back tables and reclined on his seat, his feet on the table and his arm draped over the chair next to him, at least if she came out with a butcher knife he could simply fly over the canteen as she navigated through the tables. He quickly glanced at the other tables before he ate his breakfast, Lilith was seemingly trying to take Jai a walk, whilst Enzo and Kain had breakfast, but he was more surprised to spot Theodore and Julia sitting together, as far as he was aware, Theodore hated everyone in the Academy, well at least he had a feeling Theodore didn't like him.

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Theo continued to give his food more attention than Julia. She's probably going to become frustrated with him now but whatever. It's not like she'll cast a spell on him to make him a more charming conversationalist, right? He really doesn't know how that whole magic gig works, sometimes he can't even believe it exists. It just seems so outrageous at times and how much of that really is from experience? Magic supposedly has existed since ancient man and throughout the numerous stories from history who knows how much of that is embellished? Let alone how much of it was lost through translation and through various events in history. Still it did leave him feeling a little nervous. Of course he would be damned to show that to the woman sitting in front of him.

It was then she made a clever little remark that garnered a response from him. He looked up at her and with a sarcastic laugh he said, "Heh, that was so funny I nearly forgot to laugh." At this point others might think it prudent of him to react aggressively but in truth Theo didn't care. After all he's heard every lightning and/or electricity pun there is to hear. If he was to become upset every time someone said something his number of victims would be a mile long. Before he could return to giving the cold shoulder he noticed Julia's face contorted into what seem like pain? She then let out a gasp and then quickly went to eating her breakfast. This was confusing to Theo, he didn't do anything as far as he could tell, so then what happened? Was she sick? Maybe but she seemed healthy a second ago.

Out of the ordinary for him, Theo was curious and decided to ask her, "What's wrong?" As he continued to stare at her with a mixture of curiosity and inquisitiveness.

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Christian took to fiddling with a hole he found in his jacket as he spoke to Wren. He then gave a modest chuckle when she asked him if he was hiding from someone. "If you mean that someone is everyone then...yeah...," he said with a small smile. He then stopped picking at the whole in his jacket he rubbed his arm from the nudge. "Yeah...I guess that does count now, huh?" He added a bit awkwardly. Christian then watched Wren wave her phone about as she checked her messages. She probably has a bunch of texts and missed calls on that thing.

It started to sadden Christian as he thought about himself. He doesn't own a phone, and why should he? Who would want to call or text him? He's a walking time bomb of repressed homicidal urges! Who knows when he'll become Carnage and go on a mass murder spree? He continued to look longingly at Wren as she scanned over her phone as he let out a melancholic sigh. When she mentioned numerous invites to the dance tomorrow Christian felt even smaller. Yeah, of course no one would invite him, he was surprised Wren did yesterday. He was thankful for that but he isn't sold that one night of social interaction would be enough to change other's opinions about him.

His face turned from one of sadness to surprise when Wren said she wasn't invited to some function with the other girls of the academy. "Really? But I would think someone would want to spend some time with you?" He said almost sounding confused. "Hm." He muttered as he entered into contemplation. Then a bit bashfully he asked, "Well...do you...uh, want to...y'know? Hang out?" He then stared at Wren then down at the floor and then at the hole in his jacket. "I mean! You don't have to if you don't want to...I mean it's stupid I know...I'll be fine with whatever decision you make." He said as he picked at the hole.

After leaving Kari, Kumiko wondered around the building for a bit. She wasn't sure why her laughing bothered her but it did, even if it normally wouldn't. There was nothing to do seeing that is was a free day. She could spent the rest of the day trying to break into J.A.R.V.I.S's programming but Stark was sure to take notice of that so it was pretty useless to even try. She didn't need a dress for the dance since she wasn't going to go, plus no one had even asked her not that she would have gone if they had. She didn't understand dances in the first place, it was basically what they had done the night before but with no alcohol and you paired up with someone else to go.

Eventually she'd gotten tired of wondering and made her way to one of the many training simulation rooms. She changed and turned on the program before stepping into the room herself. This should get her mind of of things, maybe get her back to her normal non caring self.

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Kari sighed when Kumiko didn't respond to her and slouched her shoulders. Her phone buzzed and she balanced her tray in one hand while she pulled out her phone with the other. She read the message and nodded slightly. She looked around for a new place to sit and saw Julia sitting with Theo which was strange. She shrugged it off and made her way over. "Hey, I guess we can go shopping after breakfast. Do you mind in I invite Kumiko? I kind of hurt her feelings." Guilt wasn't a fun feeling for Kari and she wasn't one to let something go until she was either forgiven or didn't feel guilty anymore.

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Liz didn't waste time getting out of bed after hearing the announcement of a free day. It was great, she would be able to train then spend the rest of the day doing whatever she wanted. Not to mention tonight was the dance and she needed a new dress for it. She hadn't been asked by anyone but she never really was and she didn't let that stop her from going just to have fun. She left her room and hit the button for the elevator. Once she made it to where the food was, she pleasantly smiled at the woman handing her the food and went to find a seat. Of course all the villains were all sitting at one table and others were scattered around, no one she wanted to sit with really so she settled with sitting alone.

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Mathias finished his bagel a lot faster than he expected, possibly the mix of adrenaline and fear of the dinner lady, with an empty plate sat in front of him, he reclined back on his seat and just people watched. He watched as Lilith and Jai walked away from Enzo and Kain, he assumed she had either ushered him away or Jai was the one pulling her away, either was a viable option. As if on cue, with Lilith leading Jai away, Junior stepped up to the table, taking a seat next to Enzo, the sight of him made Mathias shift uneasily in his seat but he managed to keep himself composed enough for it to be unnoticeable from the distance, at least he hoped he did.

His eyes then shifted to other tables, he spotted Natchios on her own and he frowned, he didn't like the idea of not knowing someone well enough to gauge their personality, but so far he'd had little interaction with Natchios and it didn't help that she was someone who preferred her own company either. He shook it off though, the only thing they had in common was that their parents were Thunderbolts, sure her mother was in a different iteration of the Thunderbolts and they probably did have more in common, just Mathias was unaware of anything else they had in common. He then noticed the Homo Magi, the MetaHuman and the Alien who had all sat together, his head spun at that collection. He'd known Theo to be more of a loner than Natchios, so much so that he could be alone in a crowded room, but there was Julia and Lindsey, two very bubbly personalities sitting with him, eating breakfast.

Interested by the groups and their interactions, Mathias decided to stay for a bit longer, and thanks to his powers he could easily listen in on any of the conversations but the most interesting would have to of been the Villains table, their talk of the dance king and queen was more entertaining than the girl talk of dress shopping.

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Alex waited in the line for what felt like centuries as her stomach made unholy noises for any sort of food. She finally was able to ill up her trays though it seemed more like two stacked on top of each other as Alex already started eating not really caring who saw as she searched for a seat.

Now Alex would have loved to sit all by her lonesome but she did unfortunately need to go dress shopping since she backed herself into he corner of scoring a date for a dance like her 'Grandfather' requested. And of course her merry crew of the Three Musketeers was tied up as Jai was busy with his attempts of wooing Ivy Jr and Wren was out being Wren as per usual. Alex sighed at the realization of who she was stuck with now to bail her out.

Alex three the tray and 1/4 of food left from her walk over to the table and attempted a smile as she put her hands on the table and greeted the three guests. "Hot stuff." She greeted Julia first with a wink and a smirk followed by addressing Theo. "Bolts." She nodded in his direction and finally fell upon dear little Kari. "My sister from another mister... Or should I just call you the other Tamaranean Princess?"

She snorted a laugh as she took a seat and began picking at the remaining contents of her food regretting what she was going to say next. "So the high and mighty Mr. Wayne made me get a date for a stupid dance and I hate dances and dresses and stupid girl things but unfortunately I have to..." She stuffed her face a bit and swallowed before continuing. "So I kinda need your help since you two are girly and tall, dark, and brooding over here counts as a male opinion."

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"So does that mean your free day is gonna be made up of creating your acceptance speech?" Junior opened his mouth to respond just as Enzo beat him to the punch. "Speech? This one will just go all Carrie on everyone." Junior frowned for a moment before shrugging it off and continuing in his typical fashion. "Now where's the fun in writing a speech when you can just set a school on fire to send a message?"

Junior stole a piece of Enzo's food again having fun with the Carrie remark. "Carrie was the true artist on how to give a speech." He laughed for a bit with a wicked grin on his face. "She had power and covered her enemies in blood. Now that's art." He laughed again thinking of what he thought of as a clever joke. "Plus the gym needed a remodeling anyways." He shrugged and took more of Enzo's food again.

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Freddie was scrubbing away in his shower possibly singing along to NSYNC just Frankie barged into his bathroom throwing the shower curtain open as quickly as she tossed him a towel. "You wanted a date for the dance. You got one." Freddie turned off the music and the shower before wrapping the towel around his waist while she waited for him with her arms folded as he stepped out of the shower. "But if I am going with you, you won't be wearing a single piece of your own clothing... You actually have to look like someone I'd go to the dance with."

"Hi Freddie. How are you? Oh, I'm doing great Frankie." Freddie scoffed a laugh as he walked passed her. "Jesus, you couldn't wait a couple more minutes or were you that desperate to see me naked?" He tore the towel from his waist and started getting himself dressed as he talked to her. "And I swear to God almighty that if you make me wear something flashy... I will hack all of your precious gadgets with pranks that would make J.A.R.V.I.S laugh."

He was finally done getting dressed and leaned against the wall across from her banging his head back. "The shit I do not to get kicked out on my second day..." He sighed and pushed himself off the wall. "This better be worth making that giant heap of steroids jealous." He rolled his eyes realizing what he's signed up for. "You're so lucky you're my best friend."

Theo looked at Julia a bit dumbfounded when she decided to retort. What was she trying to do? Whatever it was it seemed harmless enough, maybe a bit of fun. Theo wasn't known to be synonymous with fun but he can play if he feels like it. Except he really had no way of responding to the dragon comment. He then eyed her and said, "Don't you mean a dinosaur?" he asked. He was being a bit snarky but it did some what entertain him, which gave him a bit of a smile.

Later on she did inform him the specifics of why she was in pain. He then looked at Julia almost as if he was just violated. Reading him? Just what was that supposed to mean? Theo never understood magic as something real but rather an old explanation of things before Science rose to prominence in Society. Still this school has shown him some odd things that can't be backed by Science but it still bothers him. Of course he's probably not the only one who feels this way. Even so, despite being disturbed he did find her words interesting nevertheless, especially the little tidbit about his own powers.

He never knew his electricity could have any affect on magic users. He assumed the most he could do was fry electronics and machines since they run on electricity. Technology was naturally weak against him but knowing this is very useful. Perhaps he's more of a threat to others than he originally thought. He wouldn't lie, he did worry about people like the Stranges and the Constantines for their powers were odd and inexplicable. But understanding that he could affect them in this way, makes them a little less alien to him. Speaking of Aliens here comes Kari walking into their conversation without any fore warning. It seemed she was asking about a little shopping trip, despite these amazing powers they all possess they still act like normal people.

He then looked up at Julia with a "are you kidding me?" kind of expression. "You assume correctly." He responded sarcastically. Once he thought it was over and done with Alex appears seemingly dragging him back into the fray. He puts down his fork and with a drawn out sigh he looks up to her to say, "First of all, bolts? And Secondly, I'm not going and I have no idea what makes you think I would? If you want a male opinion then try someone else." He said as he looked back at his food. "Besides I'm no expert anyway." He added looking at the trio of women one last time.

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"Oh...heh, sorry, sometimes I'm not so good about picking up on things." He admitted. It was a bit sad, he's lost touch with society ever since that night. It's amazing what months and months of solitude can do to you, if it wasn't for going to class he might've become a social neanderthal. As he continued to listen to her speak she seemed quite happy to have someone show some interest in her. She probably gets enough attention but probably not always the good kind. He wish he could relate but he's shown hardly much attention at all. And if he does it's usually from the authorities keeping tabs or it's from...him.

He continued to act a bit shyly but smiled when she agreed to hang out with him. "Alright, cool...uh, not sure what we can do though, guess I'll find something...," he said a bit distracted in his own thoughts. Obviously he wasn't much of a planner, not that he really had to plan for things lately. Not alot of things he had to do anything for lately. Mostly it was just surviving each day without some incident. He hadn't had to think about anything else, let alone hanging out with someone. It was a nice change of pace he just worried it wouldn't last forever.

"Obviously going out in public... Not such a good idea." He shook his head no in agreement. "But! What if I raid that closet of yours again and find you a dapper get up for the dance tomorrow?" "Uhhhhh,...," "Good. Because I was going to do it with or without your permission."

Well it wasn't the most exciting thing he could think of...then again the more exciting options would probably require them to leave the building. Yeah, having Wren sort through his clothing is a much safer option. Still he found it funny, he left his room to do something different but in the end he would return to do that very thing.

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She ate is pleasant silence reading a new book she had gotten from her mother. It was a martial arts book, apparently her mother wanted to train her in a new style which started with reading it's histories and whatnot. It was how her mother taught and it was how Liz learned. She was already halfway through the book and it was an interesting fighting style.

Before she even noticed he was there Kain had spoke, "Natchios. You're looking fresh. Got a date to the dance?" She was skeptical as to why he was even talking to her about the dance. He didn't seem like the type to care if she had a date let alone care about the dance to begin with. But she ignored him, she wasn't going to let him get under her skin today, it was a good day and she refused to let it be ruined especially by him.

"It's either you and me, or me and Kumiko. Love a girl that wants to kill me. Keeps me sharp." She choked on a piece of fruit. She reached for her drink and took a long drink from it. "Are you crazy? What in the world gave you the guts to even consider asking me that?" She hissed at him and piled her trash on her tray and stood up "I think Kumiko hates you a little less than I do considering last night." She said before walking to throw her half eaten food in the trash. His question had ruined her apatite, who knew being asked to the dance could do that. It also didn't make sense that he would ask her especially what happened with him and Kumiko. was that just a thing? Kumiko didn't seem like the type to do that.

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"Of course, not. Anyone can come, I just sent the message to a few people who I figured would enjoy shopping. Where did she go and we'll snatch her before we leave?" Kari nodded and began taking a few small bites of her apple. She wasn't sure if Kumiko was even going to the dance and if she was Kari doubted she'd want to go dress shopping. It wouldn't be easy to bring it up especially with what had just happened. Kumiko probably didn't want to be around her not to mention she was a strange person.

Her thoughts were interrupted by Alex, her half sister. She watched her greet the others then Alex turned to her "My sister from another mister... Or should I just call you the other Tamaranean Princess?" Kari rolled her eyes and ignored her. She never could wrap her head around why she hated their mothers side of the family. "So the high and mighty Mr. Wayne made me get a date for a stupid dance and I hate dances and dresses and stupid girl things but unfortunately I have to..." Kari stared at her, "So I kinda need your help since you two are girly and tall, dark, and brooding over here counts as a male opinion.". Kari raised her eyebrow "You want our help to get you a dress?" Julia was already asking her questions, trying to help as a good friend should and Kari just listened.

Theo looked towards Julia as she continued onward about the dance tomorrow. It was true he did have to wash some dishes for his tardiness but that still didn't make him warm up to the idea of actually going to this thing. Even so he did come to have an understanding of what Julia is trying to say. They all will have fun with or without him, normally this wouldn't be something he cared about. Yet he wouldn't get a thing out of it if he didn't go, he would be sitting around doing such a boring, menial task as dish washing. With no one else to help him because the others assigned to this duty will enjoy themselves before hand, he's sure of it.

Julia did continue to make the idea of attending a little more enticing. Which he found it odd she would got out of her way to make it more easier for him to come. Buy a suit for him? That sounded odd and he never thought anyone would spend any money on him. He then looked around the cafeteria and then he thought about how tired he was of seeing the same surroundings. Perhaps getting out once and a while would be good for him...he definitely could use the change of scenery. "Fine...I'm feeling bored anyway and seeing you guys try and convince Kumiko might be entertaining." He said with a smirk.

He got up and decided to place his food away in the trash as he left the tray and dishes for the staff to collect. He then returned to the group of girls and said ,"Well, let's hurry up and get this over with...I don't want to spend all day in some boutique. Oh and if any of you ask me for my opinion, don't get upset with me if you don't like what you hear." He said bluntly. He isn't the kind of guy to lie and sugar coat things. Nope you'll get the brutal honest truth from him and nothing else.

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Christian sat down as Wren entered his apartment milling about for some clothing in his closet. He then looked over to her and spoke, "What you said earlier about you having a negative effect on me...well, do you really think so?" He asked. "Because I don't. Besides, I'm not one for arguments anyway...and, well, I don't feel like arguing with you ...I don't see any point in it, since I don't mind." Christian continued as she stopped to look at him. He hoped he hadn't said anything weird but then she asked if she was the one bothering him.

"Huh?" Christian blinked his eyes at this. "No, no, of course not. I don't think you're being pushy...if anything you actually care enough to show me some attention." He responded thoughtfully. Which is true he doesn't get much attention from anyone so it's nice to have that feeling. "As for the dance...well, I don't know if I should go. It was a reward for those who showed up during the simulations...I didn't go because it's dangerous for myself and others when I'm placed in a perilous situation. From what I heard, the simulations they placed you guys into was real. If I was in one of those rooms with a partner, then I would be terrified for my partner's life. That's why I wasn't there...I was excused, but even though I had an excuse, I'm not sure if it feels right going since I didn't take that risk." Christian spoke as he looked down at the ground.

He then scratched his head, "Uh, sorry guess I'm kind of ruining the moment. You go on ahead and keep looking through those clothes, I don't want you to stop." He said with a half smile. He seemed pretty well off at the moment. He did genuinely enjoyed Wren's company and her rifling through his closet. He didn't have a mind for fashion and was happy someone else did. For the first time in long while he felt normal.

"Normal? Ha!" A voice echoed within his mind. "That's cute...you really do believe that don't you?" Soon the visage of Cletus Kasady was hanging over his shoulder whispering in his ear. Christian tensed up in that moment, feeling fearful of what might happen next. "Surprised to see me?" Cletus asked as he walked before him.

"What are you doing here!?" He excalimed.
"Well let's see...I'm stuck in your head so where else would I be?" Cletus sardonically laughed.
"You know what I mean." He responded angrily.

"Well My little social butterfly...you thought so much about the kind of day you would have with Miss Chatty here that you forgot to take you're medicine!" Cletus then gasps tauntingly. "Oh yes, now you remember don't you? Well that's a good thing, it looks like I'm needed here."

"And why would I ever need you?" He spat.
"Poor boy your obliviousness astounds me! Can't you see it?" Cletus asked.
"See what!?" Cletus then reaches over and pushes his gaze towards Wren.
"That!"
"What about her?"
"Look at her my boy, look at the little idiot. She's so eager to go through your closet to pick out some cute little outfit to show you off in." He spoke mockingly.
"Don't."
"Don't what?"
"Call Wren an idiot."
"Ooh, were on a first name basis already? Hehehe, and why the Hell not? Wait a minute, you actually think she's your friend?" Cletus about bowled over laughing his head off. "No, she isn't your friend child. Just look at her! She doesn't see you as that, none of them do!"
"You're wrong!"
"Oh I am, am I? Why? Because you two shared an itsy bitsy little kiss!?!? News flash! It was a fuckin' game! It didn't mean anything!"
"Yes it did!"
"It meant shit! And you know it!"
"SHUT UP!!"
"Listen here son, I'm trying to impart some fatherly advice here!"
"Shut up! I'm not your son!"
"You are my son...and you're going to listen to me, because believe it or not, I care about you. That girl over there...she doesn't like you, if anything you're her new little toy."
"It's not like that."
"It is, my fuckin' God! Look at what's she's doing to you! She's trying to dress you up like some little doll to show off to all her friends. Oh look girls! I got the psycho to play dress up, isn't he cute!? He actually thinks he's one of us!"
"No...no, you're wrong....you're wrong..."
"I'm not because deep in your heart you know it's true." Cletus spoke as he poked Christian in the chest.
"C'mon son! For once take the gifts I gave you and rip her pretty little head off!"
"No! I won't do it!"
"Do it! Do as I say! RIP THAT LITTLE FUCKIN' BITCH'S HEAD OFF!!!"
"NO!"
"IN FACT! LET'S RIP ALL THEIR FUCKIN' HEADS OFF!!!"

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" He screamed as he ran past Cletus clearly upset. He then reached for his bedside drawer as he opened it and took out a needle. He then jammed into his arm releasing the medicine given to him to help combat the Symbiote's influence. "You wound me son, but not as much as she's going to do to you. You'll see, when she's done with you she'll toss you away like garbage...then you'll understand. That the one person you've been searching for, the one who would make all your troubles go away, was here all along. For now, keep living in your little fantasy world....Parker's medicine can't keep me at bay forever....I'm growing stronger and stronger and stronger still. Soon our day will come...and you will carry on my legacy, whether you want to...or not....," His voice trailed off as Cletus faded away. Christian dropped the needle on the ground as he stood there quietly and trembling.

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"You knew that would hurt, didn't you?" Ichabod responded with a shrug as he ate. "I just happen to have perfect timing." Mathias had squinted his eyes at him though Ichabod gave no response to it as he calmly ate his breakfast waiting for his next comment. "And who's the most eligible bachelor?" If Mathias was expecting a conceited answer, he wasn't getting one from Ichabod who piped up in between bites. "Why Bane of course... One word out of him and it's suddenly like he was angel sent from the heavens if you believe in that divine bullshit." He shrugged an took another bite spilling out some gossip like it wasn't even important to him. "He's supposedly going with Alex Todd to the dance though you'll find out in moments if you keep listening in on that conversation." Ichabod smirked at him.

Ichabod then finally took the time to answer Mathias's comment that had followed his question earlier once he was finished with his breakfast. He laced his fingers together and propped his elbows up onto the table as he spoke. "I've found in my studies that it's nearly impossible for a man to go without sex. Even I can't resist it's call." It was next to impossible to tell whether or not Ichabod was trying to crack a joke at this moment. "Also the girlish conversation, might either result in another Natchios/Bullseye stabbing, or some insight into why Theodore is all of a sudden very popular, obviously no offence to him." Ichabod had turned around to look at the tables seemingly unamused. "Well the stabbing has a high probability and the reasoning for Theodore's popularity is simple." Ichabod spun back around to face Mathias. "People desire what they perceive as unattainable... Along with the cliche bad boy."

Nathaniel still felt horrible as he forced himself out of his room. He still wished he hadn't said yes to Alex but he wasn't going to go back on a promise he made to a friend. That kiss meant nothing to them anyways of course... Right? Right, of course it didn't. They were just friends and lab partners and Alex wasn't into guys like that so it was all fine. Nathaniel somehow found his way into the cafeteria after being lost in thought. He scanned the room and noticed Enzo and Junior bickering like an old married couple. There was someone else watching them and it was a bit odd. Nathaniel had never seen her before and he felt uncomfortable with the way she was staring at Junior like he was some sort of saint. At least it gave him an excuse to avoid that table until Junior beckoned him sooner or later and approach Alex. He tapped her shoulder and grunted a greeting in his typical fashion. "Hey."