A few things led to one another and Ricardo used this moment to leave all his problems at his dorm. He wanted to not only pressure himself into passing this year the best he can, but he also wanted to have fun while he was at it. He found himself dancing with a girl immediately after entering himself in the crowd, in which he blended in quite well instead of letting his own tension become the best of him. The girl was in the same mood as Ricardo, along with the rest of the guest at the party. Ricardo and the girl kept exchanging looks every now and then, as they became more and more closer to one another...but Ricardo maintained himself in case the girl chose to take this any further. He just wanted to have a good time...Nothing else.
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After a two cigarettes and a cold one, Donny chose felt that it was time to accompany the other GO's, not only to show his effort in his duties, but to keep spying more on these students and digging into as much as possible...see what information he can pick up from the events that have occurred on that fateful year where Donny found himself trapped for a long time before reappearing with nothing on. Donny knew Rock was a big part of the events...he wanted to find out more incase he would end up getting nothing from Rock once she awakens from her long sleep.
Donny jumps off the ceiling roof and lands on his feet as his boots made loud thuds against the concrete. He noticed the sun was long gone and the skies began to darken along with the envirorment being overshadowed by the lack of sunlight. The sunset was totally bright yellow with a large shade of dark blue following it downward.
Donny turned to the entrance, made his way through and headed into the building, where he was already steps away from the party. He smelled a bit like smoke, alcohol, cologne, and hair serum. He was not worried at all about who he was impressing. But he then began to wonder if the students he has encountered in the past would still be attending this school to this day. He then began to consider the possible reappearance of Ricardo back into the picture.
Donny stepped into the room where the party was being hosted and just took a look around as he walked slowly through the crowd of people, trying not stir anything that would cause attention, no matter how much he would like to step up to a few women and feel the secure posterior of seduction. He continued on forward, ignoring the parents and normal humans, as he kept his attention to the supers and teachers, trying to get as much as possible out of these people. they all seemed like normal beings, having a fun time together like normal humans. What a chance...
Donny walked over to an empty seat, and sat down...just to end up observing the guest. And their minds...And to find out who were the telepaths, and who were the ones in the act of this political scheme.
"So, there's gonna be a party?" Pryce asked weakly. "With people?" They'd managed to get back to the dorms after the orientation, and now sat just outside the building as the sun set. Pryce had always hated the night. The sun went down and took its heat, and energy, with it, denying Pryce the luxury of peace for as long as it was down. Pryce sighed. At least Bennu was still close enough for him to stay in control.
"Yes, there's going to be people there," she said, standing up. She grabbed his hand and hauled him to his feet. "Come on, we've got to meet new people, get some friends other than each other."
As the two finally reached the celebration, Pryce held the door open again while Bennu entered, and she dragged him inside. They took the opportunity to do a few quick dance steps, with Pryce taking the lead.
Originally posted by Regelion1I lost my schedule and room number...." she looks away, feeling stupid for not knowing such things
Gaku was curious about how much Kaida knew about where her room was. " So how much do you actually know about where your class is if anything we can go to the principles office and ask him but if you know anything that can help it would be great." Gaku continued to walk around the school looking at different room numbers.
~The party is outside.~
Julien had no intention what so ever to answer any questions from any of the attendees. So he left with the rest of the GOs. He was already at the party before everyone else to make sure that the other teachers were in place as the chaperones and security. The Heroes had to recoup from the onslaught of questions so Julien was left by himself.
Spotting Donny, he sat next to him. "Planning anything, Don? You always have something cooking."
Originally posted by The Big O(Oh, ok!)
~The party is outside.~
"If you mean making making my typical move here with one of these single moms, then no. Other than that, i'm just trying to blend in so that I can see what these students would do when they think it's all safe and sound..." Donny kept his sight around the gathering of these students and teachers as a female servant walked towards Julien with a tray of Apple cider/Champagne. Donny took two just in case as he placed the extra on a table right by where he was seated. He was a bit irritated at the fact that this servant passed by Donny three times until Julien showed up and decided to approach him and Donny with drinks. So typical of these temporary hired workers...always trying to get a free tip from the apparent "heads" of whatever branch they can't even define relevance of such positions. As the servant walked away, Donny kept his eye on her while taking a sip before turning to Julien. "In order to keep you informed with how scientific progression is being handled, things are running smoothly. School resources have all been set and delivered to the correct classrooms and the handling shall be done by the beginning of classes. However, I feel it is my duty to also inform you of an earlier disturbance today." Donny turned away as he begins his process of securing his cover through a totally altered, dishonest report. "I encountered a young man, who came here looking for Rock. Most possibly trying to take her with him, without any knowledge of her behalf since he claims he has not seen her in years. He refused to leave until I led her to her. I chose to keep things leveled with this man, but he decided to run off and enter while an on duty abroad researcher temporarily exited the lab, and quickly went through, despite authorization. He caught on to the facility and for whatever reason, his presence caused Rock to snap into total madness."
Donny looked at Julien without trying to keep a straight face, but more of an interested expression towards how Julien would receive the news. The least obvious expression. "I did what I could to apprehend the man. I ended up knocking him out cold as I had the team of handlers to dope her back to sleep. Anthony has escaped while I helped bring down Rock so that she can be put to sleep. Seems he not only regained conciousness from the blow, but it seems this man is a superhuman outlaw..." Donny turned away, showing a worried face towards the mood of the story. "Rock is currently under high surveillance by our team, in case she awakens earlier and snaps." Donny takes yet another sip of the apple cider and combs his bangs to the right as he crosses his legs and rolls the drink around within the glass. Donny awaits a response, remaining in concentration towards the party guest, so far not sensing anything interesting.
Eric was able to breathe a personal sigh of relief as he stepped out from the building itself and saw that the festivities were laid upon the grounds. This meant there would not be forced to find the most unambiguous corner of a room in which to place himself. In fact, he might do well simply wandering among the attendees to keep himself from being singled out. Yes, what better way to keep one from being noticed than to make one seem as if they are not worth noticing. He could enjoy the fresh air, and avoid interaction simultaneously. With his plan in mind, the boy immortal came down the steps and began walking through the party.
He had changed his attire to suit that slight formal event, and to better keep himself out from under wandering eyes. It was a simple affair, long sleeved shirt of the same coarse material featured with his usual getup, and pants. It might seem like a significant change, but that was likely due to the fact the outfit covered the many scars decorating his body.
"Mm-hm," Julien grunted. While not having proof that Donny was up to something, Julien didn't trust the guy as far as he could throw him. There was this look about him that screamed guilty and the fact that he always exuded a whisp of arrogant confidence furthered Julien's distrust.
"So you just took him to see Rock? You didn't ask why or what he wanted to see her for. You didn't mind-scan him? Sounds like you're slacking, kid." Julien grabbed the extra glass of cider and took a sip.
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Simon was in the midst of the party introducing himself to some of the guest when he came across an overly adonned student. He shook his head and smiled to himself as he walked over to the boy. "You seem to be overdressed. That doesn't like anyway to loosen up," he said pointing to the boy's suit.
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Figuring that Ben wasn't going to return to his office any time soon, Andy quickly made his way to the party. It was well into the evening and it was slightly chilly. He was about to head back to his room to get a jacket but came across a table full of snacks.
Katt was always saying that he ate too much junk food and his teeth would fall out before he was twenty but he didn't think that was possible. Plus, he didn't see Katt anywhere around. He knew that didn't mean she couldn't see or smell him and what he was doing but he decided to take a chance anyways. After all, it was pretty much a given that he would eat as much junk as possible. He was just a kid.
Donny rubbed his right eye while Julien spoke. He did not make eye contact with the man, but rather give a confused look to what he was hearing. The expression turned into a light chuckle as Julien called Donny a "Kid". Donny found it hilarious, based on the fact that this man clearly had no idea who he was talking to. But he only let that expression be over shadowed by his obvious cockiness. He turned to Julien to respond but paused to see him take the champagne glass he was saving for someone else. Donny inhaled and exhaled a bit, trying to keep his cool...If it weren't for this situation, Donny could already imagine the amount of trouble Julien would be in. But then he responded.
"What the hell are you talking about? Didn't you hear me when I said that he just ran off, knowing Rock would be there? I already knew they were siblings, but I prefer visitors to orally tell me their whereabouts before I adhere to them. I can't stand those who keep information from others. That's how I enforce.
But he did not want to cooperate and decided to make his way. I did not want to teleport and make a scene so the other GO's can write a report about a disturbance before school even began. During an orientation... I would only disappoint the head of this board and the school. So I chased him slowly, keeping track of where he was at all time...How did he know she was in there? He already knew...he just didn't where it was located...by luck, he found the lab, and apparently...it was open."
Donny found Julien to be a complete nuisance as a leader. This man may be the reason that he will not be able to get much done in a long time. But it did not spoil his plans completely. He shook his head.
"If it weren't for me, Rock would have been gone by now and the potential destruction to come would have been on our asses. At least someone is doing their job around here, don't you think? And at the same time showing this school some mercy. It would have been such misfortune if any student here found out about Rock..." Donny said with the most cynical expression in his tone of voice. He splashed his apple cider away onto the grass and then places the glass back onto the table...There was no point saving it since Julien just took away the other one. He rather let him have it than get fired from an opportunity to take over much more.
"So you say," Julien chuckled. 'It's no secret that there are holding cells in the school. No one is keeping secrets from the students. In fact, most people here know that the school is a base of operations for the Heroes. Each and every family were informed of the..., lets call them situations, that the team deals with and have been informed that there are holding cells for supers.
"But lets back track. You say Rock's room was already opened? Now how did that happen? Only a select few people have the access to that room. Her doctors, the Heroes and you and I.
"Clearly it wasn't me or the team that opened it up. And there is a schedule for the doctors to follow and I doubt they would forget to make sure the girl is secure before they went long their merry way." Julien sat back and crossed his arms and legs with an amused expression on his face. He couldn't wait to hear what Donny came up with.
Originally posted by The Big ODonny couldn't believe the snide arrogance in this man. If he had to deal with this Julien guy for the next few years, he would have to pull a few strings upon himself in order to keep himself level headed before he really blows his case. The footage has been edited and the padding has been cleaned up to hide much of Donny's evidence. He had nothing to lie about in order to keep Julien seated. He can see it all for himself if he wanted.
"So you say," Julien chuckled. 'It's no secret that there are holding cells in the school. No one is keeping secrets from the students. In fact, most people here know that the school is a base of operations for the Heroes. Each and every family were informed of the..., lets call them situations, that the team deals with and have been informed that there are holding cells for supers."But lets back track. You say Rock's room was already opened? Now how did that happen? Only a select few people have the access to that room. Her doctors, the Heroes and you and I.
"Clearly it wasn't me or the team that opened it up. And there is a schedule for the doctors to follow and I doubt they would forget to make sure the girl is secure before they went long their merry way." Julien sat back and crossed his arms and legs with an amused expression on his face. He couldn't wait to hear what Donny came up with.
As for Julien's additional questions, Donny simply replied with comfort that the scientist and researchers were all in on the act and would not reveal much to Julien anyways. there were reasons why they followed his every command, especially letting him beat Rock to a pulp.
"May I remind you that I can track an individual within a local infrastructure, no matter the amount of stories of the building. The scientist were forced to open the facility under Anthony's commands, since well...they don't have any weapons to defend themselves with since none can possess any...especially the defenseless...So the intruder took advantage and entered. I came on time to keep everything settled...without me, Rock would have been gone...I'm sure he could have gained authorization for the other entrances such as the room that was keeping Rock...."
Donny got up, stretched, and yawned. He then turned to Julien with an emotionless face. "And why ask so many questions, Julien? Is there something bothering you about my report? I can go on if you would like...But hey! Don't take my word for it. Ask anyone... in the lab when it all occurred. They will just repeat what I said..." Donny said with impatience in his tone of voice. He took out with wallet to check how much money he had...a few twenties and a one hundred dollar bill. This should be enough. Donny puts the wallet back into his back pocket nodded his head while doing so. "Just remember that I am not here to have my method of authority to be questioned. We're only here to look over a school full of potential students. If they were to know of Rock, they would really see the true colors of this school...she is a wreck...and she is being tortured in there...Kept like an animal as everyday, she becomes more and more mad. I think it's safe to say who's out of line when it comes to protecting others from the truth....Just so that a group of people can feel secure about themselves." Donny said this, as if he even gave a damn about humans in general. He pulled his jacket forward. "I'll report to the quarters tomorrow morning with the rest of the officials. There is so much to be done before the first day, which seems to be a long journey ahead of us. Until next time."
Donny proceeded to walk away from Julien, to go find a different place away from him. He was more angry than ever, but tried to maintain himself from snapping. He had to get away from him...He was planning on visiting Rock later tonight or maybe tomorrow night.
Avani made her way to the party, she took so mush time in getting ready she almost forgot about it. She had her light blue dress on with a light matching jacket to protect her arms from getting to cold. I hope I'm not over dressed I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb she thought to herself. Avani arrived at the party that was already going on, teens were dancing and music was loud and the adults looked to be having boring conversations. Holding her head high with confidence she move through people to get a better view of the dancers, she spotted Eric and waved. She didn't want to approach the boy again fearing that he would think she was annoying she just sat down in an empty chair waiting for a boy to ask her to dance or rather hoping anyone would ask her to dance.
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dodging out of the path of some nasty spit Sam surveyed the room and it seemed to be cleared of alive feral with the exception of a group heading out the door. "All cleared here Leon, Hit can you do a scan to see if we missed anyone one?" she asked. Another ooze monster started to attack her she tried to charge for another attack dark energy just flickered in her palm, she went to get the ugly thing but remembered they were not suppose to touch them and quickly changed her direction and cartwheeled away only to end up slipping on slime causing her to crash on to the floor. "assistance please," Sam said as she got back to her feet and ran toward the others being chased by two sludges.
Originally posted by The Big O
Simon was in the midst of the party introducing himself to some of the guest when he came across an overly adonned student. He shook his head and smiled to himself as he walked over to the boy. "You seem to be overdressed. That doesn't like anyway to loosen up," he said pointing to the boy's suit.
So much for his attempts at remaining inconspicuous. He must have lost something of his touch with fashion after all these years, though Eric quietly wondered just how easy it is to look "overdressed" in a long sleeved shirt and pants. Still, once again he found himself having to rebuff friendly advances. At this rate, it would become a truly tiresome endeavor.
"It's a celebration involving figures of authority," he replied shortly, "one would assume that means a modicum of formality is in order. I am quite comfortable." The truth, though, was that the fabric was scratching and pulling his numerous scars. It was why his normal attire was so loose and lacking in material. Still, he would bear it, for the moment. His eyes passed over the new boy as he spotted Avani waving to him. He made no effort to respond in kind, and watched as she sat down. It would seem she had given up in her efforts to interact with him.
Good, he thought to himself, one less person to think of. His mind now on other things, the boy immortal began to turn to walk away, despite having someone standing before him.
(Sorry for the crappy post. I am in a bit of a hurry)
Ricardo made his way through the crowd with the girl he has been dancing with under his arm as she held onto him, not wanting to let go no matter what. He wanted to take her somewhere else from sight. The sight of one figure caught his eye on the way that appeared to not fit with the rest of the party...A man dressed much more formally than the most important figures hosting this party anyways. Donny approaches closely to the young man in the suit, only to find out it was the same one who he finished chatting with. He felt the need to acknowledge the individual out of pure amity, without having to walk by and ignore the individual. He was aware that he was in conversation with someone else but he was pretty sure that he wouldn't mind. He approached Eric with the same smile he had earlier.
"Heeeeey! Seems someone trying to pull off the formal look. I like your taste." Ricardo called out as the girls holding on to him looked at Eric with interest.
(Given your average post length, it's not a big deal to be a little short. You got the point across, that's what matters.)
Incredible! Did he truly stand out so much to warrant this much attention? Or was he developing some new power that made him irresistible to approach?! Eric slowly turned around to see who was speaking to him now, and found himself looking upon a familiar face. In fact, he was certain it was the first face he had laid eyes upon since arriving. He was also certain he had not given this helpful individual his name. The fact he knew it put a small frown across his lips, and forced him to ponder if someone he had introduced himself to had revealed his name to the general public, or if there was something else going on. Still, the boy immortal thought to himself with an inner shrug, second verse, same as the first. He gave a polite nod to the speaker, noting that the words he'd spoken had brought the attention of his female companions upon him as well. Thankfully, there was a possibility to end the conversation quickly, and Eric took the option, replying to the boy appreciatively, "Thank you..."
Zero stood hidden in front of the school for hours now trying to work up enough nerve to enter her first home. She was MIA for months now even, though she was only there for a few weeks she knew she had messed up by not telling anyone she was leaving but some times she just acted on impulse. The cat girl sighed and started walking towards the campus when two security guys moved in on her, she instinctively moved for her swords to find nothing there. Zero had called ahead and talked to a teacher about coming back and had to agree to a no weapons policy so she locked up the only friends she knew in a safe somewhere in another city. The security asked for ID and Zero quickly pulled the card out and showed it to the men, they stepped aside and let the half feral in. The girl only carried a duffel bag filled with stolen items like clothes and food and stuff that she needed to survive the streets with.
Ears twitching and tail sweeping back and forth she wandered the school for a little bit thinking back at the reasons she came back and sacrificed her two friends. "I want to become stronger, to put a meaning to my life," she said to herself almost trying to convince herself this was a good idea. She knew anger and revenge would only fuel her for so long but what happen afterwards, would she just roam around with a meaningless existence? That would be worse then death, she thought to herself. Zero sighed being more humble then the last time she was here and a little more empty inside with out her katanas, she thought back to the safe she put it in and the random combination she didn't know, she figured she get strong enough here and one day be able to break into the safe she stole from one of her raids on a lab a month ago. That **** was heavy but it was worth taking, she thought to herself.
Zero knew she would have to check in with the teachers once she got in and dreaded seeing Katt, the teacher she despised the most and she knew it was a matter of time before she would have to meet her again and she would have to try and hold her tongue around the overly sensitive feral. Zero sighed again and admitted to herself that Katt was one of the teachers that would make her stronger and just a better person. She would teach Zero how to tap into the feral that only came out when she was trapped and disparate and how to control her anger that swelled over from her animal side.
The feline hybrid stumbled on to the party and decided to just walk around it or rather run around it to get to her dorm. Her black double breast jacket and the white shirt she wore under and alone with her black jeans she had on where more then likely dirty and she probably didn't smell to great either. Zero sprinted around the party goers hopefully undetected and reached the building where she would be living in, she also knew she had a room mate and hoped they were not too annoying, she was still learning to control her anger and some times she forgot to be patient with people.
Zero looked up at the beautiful night sky and couldn't help but smile, she had always loved the night, it was so freeing to see the stars shine in the black sky.
The girl moved into the dorm and soon found the room number that the teacher over the phone gave her. She opened the door forgetting to knock in case her room mate was in there naked or something but no one was in so she turned on the light and ignored her room mates things. She set her stuff next to the empty bed and shifted through her bag to find the only clean clothes she owned, a red and black dress that she wore on the day she lift. Twenty minutes later Zero stepped out of the shower wrapped in a towel, she went to the bed where she laid out her dress and quickly put on her clothes and found her brush and straighted her hair. Zero looked in the mirror and saw a cleaner her and smiled at her reflection. The feline hybrid went back to her bag and found her black stocking and shoes that matched with her outfit, she was glad she didn't get rid of them no matter how useless they were out in the street. She quickly put them on and looked in the mirror one last time and smiled again, she looked normal, well as normal as a cat girl got at least.
Zero was back out side and now was tasked to find a teacher to check in with, she thought that maybe all the teachers were at the dance and head back to the party not really wanting to join in the festivities.
Rock starting to become aware she isnt fully in her dream
Kaida smiles weakly to the person "thanks for helping... Im sorry I dont know much about where my room is or anything... "
Bonnie walks down the hall, tripping over a stray bag, she falls and catches herself with one hand, her hand touching a metal floor she blinks "something is odd...." she says, sensing something she stands and takes off, she hasnt tried to sense waht it is yet, first she wants to know what the others know
Simon smiled at Ricardo. "I personally think Mr. Eric is overdressed. He is under the impression that this party is for us when in all actuality, it is for you guys. He's also being rude in trying to walk away from a teacher." Simon's smile only grew bigger.
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Julien smiled as Donny walked away from him. He knew that guy was up to no good and Julien wanted him to make a slip up. He would hound him until just that happened. He didn't want this program to fail and he was going to anything and everything he could to make sure it didn't.
He also planned to watch Rock's room. If she was being tortured, no one said anything to him. And why would Donny just now report that? Unless he was the one doing it. Or at least have something to do with it, he thought to himself. He took another sip of his drink and watched the party continue. He felt he accomplished something in disturbing Donny.
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Caleb ran over to Sam and shot off another inviso-ball (all I could think of) at the slime creature. He started to reappear while he was asking, "Where are these things coming from? There are just too many of them. And how the hell did they manage to take out a club full of animals, anyways?"
Eric winced inwardly at the man's observation. With all his years alone, even with his attempts at keeping up with standards, there were times when his hermitage would show through, wandering off during his musings being one of them. The boy immortal began rubbing his arm, only to unambiguously but quickly stop, not wanting to irritate his scars anymore than they already were.
"Er," he said awkwardly, "Sorry about that, sir." He was quickly becoming a focal point of attention, and he did not like how things were going. Still, he did his best to keep up pretenses. Especially towards the teacher. The last thing he wanted was to have one of the people who could possibly help him to think less of the boy.