Snippet #2365956

Sage gave Arian a serious look, a look he rarely ever gave. "If you're not proud of who you are.... or even what you are... how can you expect others to be proud and confident in you?" He knew he was proud, he knew he was a cocky arrogant jerk. "You stuck around long enough and got to know me better than any of these other people will." He'd give a weak smile to the boy, he thought about the leaders. "Parrot boy... hmmm.... if he lies to get the group to do whatever he wants to do, he's no better than C-Class.... and I think he knows that, there's a chance he might not say anything that "Dodge" supposedly said. I mean we all knew the guy on some level." He'd pause and think of the man. "He was in the cell right across from us...I remember calling him Dodger....then giving him illusions." He'd chuckle and ruffle Arian's hair. "Man said I had guts." He'd eye the room before he continued his talking. He didn't need anyone listening to them.

"That Fiery Bitch? No... I would soon kill myself before I followed her lead." His voice was cool, collected, calm. "She's not going to learn how to show anyone respect and not bark out orders. I mean with me, she assumed I'd be a pack mule! I'm not a servant and I'm not a slave." He'd sit on the base of the stairs and try to pull the boy to sit with him. He was exhausted and that was easily able to be seen. Running his hand through his black hair he'd give the Shadow Manipulator a smirk.

"Me a leader... I'll give my name, I'm not afraid of that... but with powers there are weaknesses...should we ever turn on each other, we could use the weaknesses to our advantage... and so could they." He'd think for a moment before continuing on what he was saying. "I'll steal and kill yes, but that is only to protect myself and people I care about... like you Ari." He motioned around to the group, "I don't know these people well enough to lead them...or even if I would die for them." He thought about Dodge's sacrifice and he'd frown to himself. Dodge barley knew him, and yet... died for him and the others. Sage wasn't ready for something like that.

He knew he was an ass, it's why he admitted it to the group when he introduced himself. "I have my weaknesses and flaws like anyone around here... it's why I told them I was an asshole...but I'm a confident asshole....and sexy." He'd give the boy a wink before chuckling. He could see the boy as a leader, Shadows were something dark, dangerous, and different. People seemed to go to that. Ari was logical enough for a leadership position, and he was dedicated for everything he did. He's my best friend... I wouldn't let him die without me... or for me. Sage thought greedily to himself. Arian was his only friend, the only one who got close to Sage while in C-Class, the only one to see under his cold exterior. "We could be leaders together." He'd murmur softly to the boy.

He'd look at Arian casually and innocently as he answered the boy's question. It was heavily considered that he did take up Dodges position, but he knew he wasn't logical enough, and Arian had the logic down pact. They balanced each other out, and made each other better. He sighed an leaned his head on the wall next to the stairs closing his eyes for a moment, what would they do in New York? Hide? Gather what we need to leave the country. Me and Arian...it'll be safer that way. He thought to himself, if nothing else, he'd protect his best friend, even if that included leaving the country, starting over...becoming as normal as they could.

Hearing Austen's voice he'd open his eyes and look at her. The bus was here? Sighing he'd stand up and brush himself off.
"Off to hell we go." He'd sing happily, before looking over at Arian. Offering one of his signature looks, he'd sigh and say, "New York it is Arian."