Adrian smirked at this before thinking telepathically to her, [i]”Interesting how you’re so confident in how my powers work when it’s only recently you’ve known of their existence.”[/i]

Dillon reflexively began to smile back at him, [i]”You’re not the first telepath to be enrolled at S.U.P.E.S. And the ones to graduate have had their powers recorded in the school’s library. Unsurprisingly, supes’ powers vary in type and power, but the more common ones work similarly, as detailed in one of the books in the library.”[/i]

Adrian’s smirk broadened into an almost affectionate smile, and an appreciation for Dillon’s cold, calculated and well-prepared mannerisms began to take root. However, a realization occurred to Adrian, causing his smile to fade away, lips tighten and his green stare to bear more intensely on her, [i]”Who was the Super with telepathy?[/i] 

Dillon’s smile stayed on her face, [i]”Malik Sumner. Your father, I presume.”[/i] She stared at Adrian, attempting to gauge his reaction, but his facial features remained unchanged, much to her frustration.

Adrian took a step back, [i]“And you said this is in the library?”[/i]

[i]“Yeah,”[/i] she thought to him with narrowed eyes. She felt as though there was something she was missing. Adrian’s curiosity seemed genuine, but he also seemed reluctant to ask. [i]“Funny how few people know that, not that it’d help much. I found another name. Much, much further back. Like, during the very start of S.U.P.E.S.”[/i]

Adrian’s ears perked up at this, [i]“Who?”[/i]

[i]“Daimon Sumner.”[/i]

[i]“Who the fuck is that?”[/i]

Dillon quirked an eyebrow, surprised at his reaction and attempting to decipher whether or not he was playing dumb. Dillon shrugged. [i]“You tell me. His powers also included telepathy and telekinesis. Kind of looked like you to boot, but he actually seemed to smile more,[/i] she said playfully. 

“Ahem,” Khione cleared her throat impatiently, snapping Adrian and Dillon’s attention back to her, “As interesting as staring at the other supes is, I’d like to know what your answer is. Are we working together or not?”

Adrian opened his mouth to decline, but was quickly cut off by Dillon who gave a final, “Yes, we are.”

She turned away from Adrian who stared daggers at the back of her head. She could practically feel the heat from his stare on the back of her head as she walked back over to Khione. 

Khione fist pumped into the air at this, “Yes!”

Dillon smiled as Adrian rolled his eyes behind her. “You should probably go tell Vulcan about our arrangement.”

“Will do!” Khione said happily, as she skipped away.