I7DT: Rooftop confessional

by **Sean Hall** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:15 pm

Sean stood on the roof of the dorm complex staring at the door waiting for the either one or both of the two friends he had at school to arrive...or to tell him to go pound sand.

by **Tala Davis** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:53 pm

Tala arrived, Ren and Aolani both in harnesses and on leashes.

"Gooooood evening, kind sir. Heard there was a party up here." She smiled and let both animals off their leads and they wandered around the roof.

by **Sean Hall** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:33 pm

"A very small one," Sean said, "More of a gathering really because there will be at most three of us up here, or five including Ren and Aolani."

by **Tala Davis** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:42 pm

"I'll let them know we're expecting someone else." She turned a moment from him then turned back and sat beside him.

"I figured you might have a secret, I was slow on picking up. Some things didn't add up. Jet lag." She smiled.

by **Sean Hall** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:09 am

"It is a lie I've been telling for years now," Sean said looking up at the sky. "I'm starting to wonder if people were just humoring me all these years, just smiling and nodding. Pretending they believed every word I said about what I was."

by **Tala Davis** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:05 am

"I can only say what I thought. I just arrived, my brain is a little sleepy, it wasn't until I saw the wolf that I remember the dragonfly and that while we were talking you said that you only had one power, not two. I figured you had a reason. I know I wasn't humoring you, because I just met you, I'm likely to honestly believe you if you told me you were actually blue and you were wearing a image inducer."

by **Sean Hall** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:04 am

"I'm wishing it was that simple," Sean smiled. "But it isn't really."

"I'm..."

Just do it.

"I'm not a mutant. I am genetically at least completely normal."

by **Tala Davis** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:19 pm

"But you still have an ability most "normal" people don't, just not connected to your genetics." She watched him.

by **Sean Hall** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:28 pm

"At least not as far as I know," Sean said, "Though I've been using my powers since I can remember, and have been hiding it from others nearly as long."

Sean got to his feet and walked in front of Tala.

"I speak the true language of reality, bending it to my whim, channeling great energy as I see fit or what most people call magic. I am a Mage, Tala."

by **Tala Davis** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:45 pm

"Okay." She smiled.

"Now I know why Ren said you smelled like ozone. The residual magic or whatever, leaves a scent of a coming storm, gathering power and all that jazz."

"So, you sure no x-gene? Mutants have been around a long time, some of the things we can do could be called magic. Just saying, make sure you got all the bases covered."

She looked thoughtful for a moment, "You should talk to the staff, if you need guidance, if not then don't let it bother you. There is...someone...now if only I could remember. You're not the first and likely not the last."

by **Sean Hall** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:51 pm

"There are a few anonymous testing centers," Sean said, "I came back negative every time."

"Probably not the last," Sean smiled, "I'm still getting adjusted to the idea of people knowing, you are only the third person to know, so I'm notnsure if I'm ready to approach the staff or not. They might not approve of me being here."

by **Tala Davis** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:23 pm

"Well, they are equipped for mutants and x-gene based abilities, but they have contacts. I think all in all this would be the best place for you. I know, I would be sad to see you go."

"I say, if you need help tell them as soon as possible, if you have everything under control, then take your time, just don't take too long telling them. Some secrets are acceptable, but the longer you keep them from people who care about you, the riskier it gets. While the staff may not care for you like a friend would, they are responsible for your safety and well being, if your gift goes hay wire and they try to help you assuming you're mutant and it goes way bad, then it's your fault."

by **Sean Hall** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:28 pm

"True, just not used to trusting people even when they might help," Sean said, "So you're not going to jump the friend-ship? There might be more origami critters if you say you wont."

Sean smiled.

by **Tala Davis** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:57 pm

"Ooo I see what you did there, friend-Ship." She rolled her eyes but smiled.

"You're stuck with me, with or without paper critters. I can just counter yours with critters of my own and mine can leave presents."

by **Sean Hall** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:09 am

"Hey lets not start an arms race here," Sean chuckled, "Because if I need to I'll go find some pixies."

by **Tala Davis** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:31 am

"Okay, okay, I give." She chuckled and held her hands up in surrender.

by **Sean Hall** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:33 am

"I accept your unconditional surrender," Sean smiled, "Usually this is where I think most people would be walking away thinking I'm crazy for thinking I can use magic."

by **Tala Davis** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:38 am

She laughed, "I spent the first handful of years of my life in an alternate dimension. Besides, I told you I had heard of someone else who could too...and Morgan...the original Captain Britain's wife...some say she's actually Fae of some sort."

by **Sean Hall** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:47 pm

"Times like now that I realize I've stepped into a very strange world," Sean smiled, "An alternate universe, huh?"

by **Tala Davis** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:23 pm

"I was told there was a tech-mutant power "boom" and a large group of the XI student body was sent to a place we called Crossroads. My brother and I were born there."

by **Sean Hall** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:26 pm

"And here I thought having magical powers was going to win me points for originality," Sean said, "What was the Crossroads like?"

by **Tala Davis** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:44 pm

"Primitive, we stuck together, became our own clan or tribe. I was young, so it was more like a big rugged camping trip. From what I recall, the world was mutant ruled, but the mutants were separated. There was a city, that's where the human looking mutants were, then the jungle, that's where the ferals were, then there were...the dangerous ones, they were the Outcasts, we had to watch out for them."

by **Sean Hall** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:49 pm

Sean was quiet for a moment.

"Sounds like it must've been quite a shock to return to our universe," Sean said, "Though sometimes when you think about it things aren't that different here. We have mutants and humans in their own neighborhoods, and schools."

by **Tala Davis** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:58 pm

"I love indoor plumbing and season changes were hell for my mother." She grinned.

"It was partly why my brother and I lived at home until our freshman year at XI. It might also help explain why we are so close as a family, besides being ferals. Heck, I might still slip up and call some of the faculty here Uncle or Aunt."

by **Sean Hall** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:07 am

"Indoor plumbing is overrated," Sean smirked. "You're lucky you have such a great circle of friends and family."

Sean paused for a moment smiling almost sadly.

"I don't think I could handle having a family member as a teacher."

by **Tala Davis** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:10 am

"Hot running water is never overrated to a girl." She smiled.

"It wasn't so bad, Mom grew up pretty much the same way so she was able to teach us the basics. We could read and write and add and subtract by the time we came home. There wasn't huge pressure on us to get good grades, just to put in an honest effort. You can learn about just near anything once you know how to read."

by **Sean Hall** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:51 pm

"The one thing I couldn't live without are books."

"But Those are the same parents who made you have a bodyguard?" Sean smiled.

by **Tala Davis** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:50 pm

"No pressure to excel in school, however; HUGE pressure to remain alive and in possession of all my parts. My parents are funny like that, can't blame them too much. I happen to like my parts right where they are as well."

by **Sean Hall** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:50 pm

Tala Davis wrote:"No pressure to excel in school, however; HUGE pressure to remain alive and in possession of all my parts. My parents are funny like that, can't blame them too much. I happen to like my parts right where they are as well."

"I also prefer it when my friends have all of their body parts," Sean chuckled. "But don't forget boys on that list of things, though that may only be your father."

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:10 am

"As I said, it'd take a very brave person to date me, break my heart and it's only a matter of who gets to you first." She grinned.

"I think they trust my judgement over all, they just want me to have back up if ever I need it. No matter what the situation might be."

by **Sean Hall** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:15 am

"Well, you have me on this side of the Atlantic at least," Sean smiled. "I'm not much when compared to a giant werewolf, but I was part of a team that took down Dr. Doom."

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:22 am

"He'll be back. They always come back. Like cockroaches..." She rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Good to know I have two-legged back up. You have me as well."

by **Sean Hall** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:27 am

"Next we team up, travel the countryside, and fight crime," Sean smirked.

"I honestly keep hoping all the rumors about a crisis every two weeks being exaggerated, but I'm not going to be that lucky am I?"

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:39 am

"We are the glowing blinking targets of the galaxy." She shook her head.

"Not exactly every two weeks, sometimes it feels that way, but we can totally team up, fight crime or terrorize sheep and chickens, both sound fun."

by **Sean Hall** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:47 am

"You will have to provide your own uniform, because making anything with unstable molecules is somewhat too advanced for me," Sean said, "And magic has a tendency to fail at the most inconvenient moments."

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:53 am

"I'm not sure how accurate Fantasy Fiction is, but I've read were magic is referred to as a sort of living energy, it does as it likes. You can't really make it do anything, just sort of nudge it along."

"I have a uniform, nothing fancy, but it works."

by **Sean Hall** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:10 am

"Magic is...difficult to explain, Tala. It has always come natural to me almost like breathing, which makes it even more difficult," Sean said, "Like explaining color to a blind person, but in the end it is an energy source. You draw it from within, from the world around you or from beyond."

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:28 am

"Far be it from me to argue with you, you're the expert." She smiled and turned away a moment, when she turned back both Aolani and Ren returned from their explorations.

by **Sean Hall** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:49 pm

"Hopefully those two aren't causing too many problems," Sean said looking over at the two animals.

by **Tala Davis** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:52 pm

"Ren likes to tease Cloud, but so far all he's done is sulk and hid in his cave. I'm guessing he doesn't mind too much. He did have a little episode with a girl named Cassie..she poked him and he lashed out. Nothing serious. I can't really blame him, he wasn't expecting a poke between the eyes when he offered to let her pet him."

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