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Laying his eyes on the new arrival, the young man looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "If you knew how much of an ass this kid is, you wouldn't protect him." She appeared to be older than a student, a teacher perhaps`? Neither Casper nor the aggressor had seen this person before. Was she new? Had she just arrived? Perhaps she was an older student or a teacher who hadn't been introduced yet. 

[color=6ecff6]"He's right..."[/color] Casper nodded, placing a hand by his hip with a grin stretching across his lips. 

"Shut up, you!" For a five foot tall little guy, Casper knew exactly how to tick people off and that wasn't a feat to be very proud of but he wore it like a badge. It could have been because of his apathetic view of the world, his pure lack of care. No one had managed to get close to his heart and make him give a crap, so to speak. Since he actively pushes everyone away, getting close to him is that much harder. One could call it a chore. 

[i][color=6ecff6]"Who the hell is this chick...? Ugh, I don't wanna' be 'saved'. I don't need anyone to step into my fuckin' battles..."[/color][/i] Raising his hand, the boy scratched the back of his head before grabbing a hold of his headphones and slipped them over his ears. [color=6ecff6]"Cya..."[/color]

"Wait, what!? You're not running away!" 

[color=6ecff6]"Walkin'..."[/color] Casper returned, calmly walking away from the battle with music now blasting into his ears. At this point one could start noticing a trend. Everytime he felt like he could leave, he actually did. He didn't thank the new arrival nor did he show any kind of appreciation of her interferral. Her standing in the way prevented the aggressor from following him, though. [i][color=6ecff6]"Say thank you, Casper...C'mon, you can do it. Come on...Show some appreciation to the person who gave a fuck..."[/color][/i] Stopping dead in his tracks, Casper turned around, almost a forced action before he finally managed to utter a 'thank you' with his light and quiet voice. [color=6ecff6]"Thanks, Lady..."[/color] 

"You do not deserve to be saved, kid. I swear, one day you'll piss off someone much worse than me and you'll end up with all your teeth knocked out." Turning around, the young man walked away from the scene, frustration quite apparent in his body language. Once he turned around the corner he was gone but at this point, so was Casper. Casually walking down the corridor, the boy couldn't help but sigh, his eyes trailing the floor beneath his feet. 

[i][color=7ea7d8]"Why did she do that...? The fuck does someone have to gain from getting involved with me?"[/color][/i] Clenching his teeth, the boy walked outside the mansion and stepped onto the large green field stretching out around the building. A warm breeze immediately struck, washing over his exposed arms and skin in a gentle fashion before passing him by. It was calm outside, a source of silence he would enjoy for a while. Closer to the gate he noticed a large tree where he could sit down and relax for a moment, his thoughts traveling in every possible direction. Dropping down against the tree's trunk, the boy sighed heavily and pulled his legs up to his chest, resting his chin against his knees. [i][color=6ecff6]"Why are people so obsessed with getting close to each other...? Why waste their time on saving me when they could just go and do whatever...? It's not like I have anything to give back to them."[/color][/i] His eyes trailed down to a small dandelion growing out of the grass inches from where he was sitting. It was calmly swaying in the wind, its yellow shape ever lingering as it danced in front of the boy. [color=6ecff6][i]"A team...huh...? How well can I trust these people, anyway? It's not like we're soldiers or anything...we're just a bunch of fucking kids thrown together..."[/i][/color] Loosening the grip around his legs, Casper moved to a more comfortable position and resting his chin against his palm. 

[color=fff200]"Such a beautiful school."[/color] The sudden voice brought Casper back to reality and revealed man stepping through the gates. They weren't locked, so anyone could come and go. He was dressed in all white, an expensive suit stretching across his body with a vest licking his thin frame beneath. Something that stuck out quite clearly in all the white was the rose shaped cufflinks he was wearing. Casper remained silent, simply observing this man. He had an aura about him, something that could easily draw people in but it wasn't a mutation, nothing akin to mind control or charm, it was natural grace. [color=fff200]"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."[/color] The man continued, placing a hand on his heart as he spoke. He didn't appear to walk any further however, content by only watching the large building from where he was standing. 

[color=6ecff6]"What...?"[/color] Finally speaking up, Casper stood and kept on his guard. There was soemthing about this guy who rubbed him the wrong way. He was too [i]perfect.[/i]

[color=fff200]"A quote from the Good Book, dear child."[/color] The smile on this man's face was enough to calm a lion. Was he a mutant? He had to be. [color=fff200]"It is wonderful to see a steadfast castle such as this housing the future of this world within its protective walls."[/color]

[color=6ecff6][i]"What? What the hell is up with this guy?[/i][/color]

Turning to see the boy head on, this man offered him a respectful bow, placing his hand in front of him in a noble manner as he did so. [color=fff200]"You are quite the silent child. My name is Gabriel, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, young one."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"Casper..."[/color]

[color=fff200]"Indeed? Quite a fitting name."[/color] Gabriel's smile was ever present, his head turning to the school once more. [color=fff200]"I wanted to gaze upon this place and its glory for myself."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"Then go inside..."[/color] This man Gabriel seemed to like making things difficult for himself. 

[color=fff200]"Ah, I cannot my dear child."[/color] Taking a few steps closer towards the school, Gabriel breathed in and spoke silently. [color=fff200]"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. May this wonder stand forever under God's protection and those who act as His knights."[/color]

Struck with a sense of confusion, Casper looked at him with an obvious look of skepticism on his face. Whoever this man was, he was weird. Well, everyone at the academy was weird but this guy took the cake. [color=6ecff6]"Okay..."[/color]

[color=fff200]"I shall take my leave, dear child. Walk with God, and remember that you are protected, always."[/color] Turning around, Gabriel took a deep breath and smiled at Casper one last time before leaving through the gates. Still, Casper stood frozen to the spot, trying to sort everything out. What had just happened? 

[i][color=6ecff6]"Can't go anywhere without bumping into someone, can I...?"[/color][/i] For someone so small, Casper appeared to run into people very often. Deeming it best to just go back into the building, Casper slipped his headphones on again and started across the grassy field on his way to the front door.