I12DT: In the Mind for a Little Dinner

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:02 pm

After unpacking, Astrid heads to the cafeteria to get something to eat.

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by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:11 pm

Teri's in line in front of her, holding everything up while the cashier rings up the various plates of food on her two trays.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:12 pm

"Do you need some help?" Astrid asks Teri, holding just a salad and a soda.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:13 pm

"Hmm? Oh, that'd be great, yes!"

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:17 pm

"No problem," Astrid says, taking a tray and carrying it to a table for Teri, "I'm Astrid, by the way."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:19 pm

"We're Teri. Nice meeting ya." she smiles.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:25 pm

"Good to meet you too," Astrid says, sitting down across from Teri. Curious about the "we" Astrid found herself reaching out and gently probing Teri telepathically.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:28 pm

It probably would feel familiar and strange at the same time. There's thousands of voices in Teri's head but they're all the same. At least compared to Astrid's experience.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:31 pm

For a moment, Astrid is startled and it shows on her face as she quickly withdraws. Her anxiety quickly subsides though when she realizes nothing bad is happening.

"I'm sorry. This is probably rude but...are you some sort of hivemind or something?" Astrid asks.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:34 pm

"Or something, yes! How'd you know?"

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:40 pm

"Telepath," Astrid explains, "I was kind of curious so I took a quick look."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:47 pm

"People tell us it's quite the mess." she says with the hint of a shrug.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:51 pm

"It's not that bad, just a little different," Astrid says, smiling at the girl.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:28 pm

"Most people are confused by it. Telepaths more so than others."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:40 pm

"I'm kind of used to having a lot of people in my head," Astrid says.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:04 pm

"Do you have control issues?"

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:18 pm

"It's sort of complicated," Astrid says, "My entire mind is actually made up of bits and parts of other people."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:24 pm

Teri looks thoughtful for a moment, then nods. "That makes sense. Don't those people miss those pieces though?"

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:30 pm

"Oh, I hope not," Astrid says, "I actually try not to worry about it too much."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:34 pm

"That makes sense. When we try to think too much about ourselves as bits and pieces we lose track of the larger picture."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:25 am

"Literally?" Astrid asks, sounding curious.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:33 pm

"Yeah. Well... not entirely but everything gets blurry. It's like we don't know who to listen to anymore because they're all right. Or wrong."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:49 pm

"Sounds really confusing," Astrid admits.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:00 pm

"Pretty much. But usually we do just fine."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:26 pm

"I'm glad to hear it," Astrid says, "So do you enjoy the school?"

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:31 pm

"Yeah. Everyone's pretty great, even after they find out what our mutation is."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:33 pm

"Why wouldn't they be?" Astrid asks, "Have you had trouble with people finding out about your mutation before?"

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:36 pm

"We found it freaks people out. We're not just a swarm mind..."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:53 pm

"You aren't?" Astrid asks.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:57 pm

Teri shakes her head and a dozen or so locust fall out of her hair and onto her shoulders and the table.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:05 pm

Astrid looks surprised, but not scared.

"That's amazing! What kind of locust is that? I did some work with entomology in college but I don't think I've ever seen anything like that," Astrid says.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:08 pm

"We're not sure. We've never found anything like us."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:40 pm

"Can I touch one?" Astrid asks.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:48 pm

"Sure!" she says and one of them jumps across the table and lands next to Astrid's plate.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:49 pm

Astrid picks one up, letting it crawl over her hand.

"That's really neat," Astrid says.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:51 pm

"Uhm... glad you like it." she smiles. The bug hops into the air and does a flip in the air before landing back in Astrid's hand and brushing it's wings back with it's legs.

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:54 pm

"Have you been at the University very long?"

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:41 pm

"Not really. Just since the beginning of the semester."

by **Astrid Ambramovic** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:50 pm

"Have you been enjoying it so far?" Astrid asks.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:54 pm

"Yeah. Well, mostly the grounds and the atmosphere and everything. The classes are just kind of... mandatory?"

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