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[quote=@floodtalon]
Flood was busy playing with a pocket knife as he stabbed holes in the table he was sitting at. He saw Makoto and Phoebe and waved at both of them. He put away his knife and resumed eating.
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Phoebe nkdded "I did, yes. Nicholas is still new to his powers, and I promised I'd help him. It was also nice talking with him, something we haven't really skne before" she said, as she showed Makoto to the cafeteria, waving at Flood, wondering what had gotten him in such a mood, but it didn't appear that he had actually stolen his food this morning. 

"I hope he joins us. And Ryan. I think Nicholas wants to do the whole brother thing, make sure that Ryan is good for me" she laughed, realising she was babbling. "Anyway, why the martial arts?" She asked
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Makoto also waved at Flood, happy to see him and intending to sit with both him a Phoebe for breakfast.

[b]"I'm really glad you two had a chance to talk and that you are helping each other. I think it's really sweet of him to do the whole big brother thing. You and Ryan are really cute together, congratulations."[/b] she said, smiling warmly. Makoto had by now noticed the ring on Phoebe's left hand and was trying to find a good time to congratulate her. She figured while they were on the topic of Ryan, it was as good a time as ever. Makoto moved with Phoebe down the small line in the cafeteria, collecting food to eat. 

"I chose martial arts because I figured it was a good place to start and I had taken a basic combative class at my old high school." Makoto began. [b]"I really enjoyed learning the Chinese martial arts, they seemed to flow easier than the others and they have good striking patterns."[/b] She kind of laughed to herself, under her breath. [b]"At least, that's what I liked from the little I experienced in that class. I used one of the strikes in Power Development yesterday."[/b] pointing out a visual reference that Phoebe may have been able to associate the martial art style to.

The young ladies had gotten their food and so Makoto began to walk in Flood's direction. It seemed to be a usual thing that the other classmates at the school gave him plenty of room. Makoto thought it sad but she had a feeling it was for good reason. Still, she always gave the benefit of the doubt until proven wrong. 

[b]"Would you want to sit with Flood today?"[/b] she asked, trying to make sure that Phoebe was alright with sitting at the same table as Flood so early in the morning. [b]"It seems like there is lots of room for us."[/b] she added, sheepishly.