[color=#c2c200][b][img]http://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjcyLmRmYzUzYS5UR1YyYVNCTWVXNXUuMA,,/iceberg.regular.png[/img][/b][/color] Two days after the meeting. Interacting with: -- [hr][hr] Levi actually found himself some time, between the crime and [i]other[/i] engagements that had come up recently. He was in a secluded forest, it's usual and vibrant green, and calming brown replaced by a dull sizzle of red and charcoal darkness. Levi had been practicing his [i]craft[/i] in this forest and had taken a slight toll on it. He was panting, wiping sweat off his brow as he stood in-front of a charred tree, he needed to practice how to use his powers where it wouldn't completely drain him in a fight and efficiently use it, otherwise he'd end up dead. As he stood infront of the tree, thinking of how to reduce his exhaustion, he felt a presence on top of the tree to his right, [i]almost[/i] sinister. Glancing at it with one eye, he shot an arc of lightning towards the branch he felt presence with. His yellow lightning looked as if it was absorbed and dissipated in a crackle of light red. Levi froze, he remembered this feeling and it only happens when [i]she's[/i] here. A shadow moved the branch slightly, then a figure suddenly appeared before him, a feminine figure. Crackles of lightning wrapping around her legs in a flash of white, tinge with purple. A sense of familiarity hit Levi as the figure smiled and said, [color=#e8abff][b]"Leeeeeevi!", "What's with the hostility?"[/b][/color] It was Avery, a sort-of teacher and long time friend of Levi. She stood imposingly, and also in a pose, her hands to her sides, along with her goofy grin. Levi's eyes widened, his yellow pupils being shown moreso than before. Levi jumped up and gave her a hug, [color=#e8abff][b]"Woah. Where'd that come from?"[/b][/color] Avery said teasingly before returning the hug. [color=#e8abff][b]"So you were training huh?"[/b][/color] she asked unsurprised, [color=#e8abff][b]"You were always hardworking, I'm sure you'll surpass me very soon. Hell even that shot earlier was intense."[/b][/color] She then began to help him with his training, telling him how to use his powers properly, as she had the same powerset except that her mastery over it was many times better than Levi's. Levi would bet that right now, she's one of the strongest 'hero 'for' hire' at the moment. Though, she was like a migratory bird, she could come and go as she wanted. The last time Levi saw her was [i]two[/i] years ago, so the hug was warranted. [color=#e8abff][b]"Heard about this Umbra fellow."[/b][/color] she said in the middle of playing with her lightning, turning it into a soft, purplish kitten. [color=#e8abff][b]"I don't think I can help, I've got a lead on the EHLM scientist and Millenium city was in the way so I decided to visit. Anyways, they don't need little old me when they have you Levi!"[/b][/color] [color=#c2c200][b]"... I think you may be a better asset. You see there's this team forming, some strike-force that'll take Umbra down."[/b][/color] Levi replied in between breaths of air due to the usage of his powers, [color=#c2c200][b]"Still after the EHLM scientist huh... please call me if you need assistance, I'll try to rush there, but I don't think you'd me with my skills."[/b][/color] [color=#e8abff][b]"As humble as ever Levi, don't downplay your own abilities."[/b][/color] she replied, hopping upwards, [color=#e8abff][b]"I'll crash at your place for a few days aight."[/b][/color] [color=#c2c200][b]"Alright."[/b][/color] he said, almost preparing to leave since the day was slowly being engulfed by darkness. == As they were walking home, Levi and Avery were on top of a bridge, she eyed a man harassing a girl below the bridge, [color=#e8abff][b]"Hey Levi, I'll teach you another fun trick."[/b][/color] she said, motioning her to a gun with two barrels and aiming directly at the man. [color=#e8abff][b]"Pew!"[/b][/color] she continued as a small arc of lightning came out of her fingers and hit behind the man's kneecaps and made him fall on the floor. The girl being harassed promptly ran away. As per usual Levi was amazed at the power and accuracy she had, she needed to put a certain amount of power into that small arc for it to travel to that distance without sizzling out before it met the mans kneecaps. [color=#c2c200][b]"Impressive as always Avery."[/b][/color] Levi said, mimicking her hand motion before turning away and walking. [color=#e8abff][b]"Thanks!"[/b][/color] she replied in a giggle before following behind him like a waddling duck. --- They reached Levi's home, and Levi made his way to the altar and bowed slightly before heading to his room, crashing into his bed because of his tiredness. Avery stayed at the living room, taking a solemn bow at the altar, and grabbing her bag she fished out a whiskey bottle and poured one for herself and Jaine. Avery talked the night away with Jaine's picture, about her travels, people she'd met and her experiences. She was slightly surprised at the condition of the altar, being perfect although it had been years... Levi woke up, birds chirping and the low sun rising ever so slowly, he lazily eyed the clock and it was about 5:00 in the morning. Levi got up and walked to the shower, his eyes staring at the wall as he rinsed himself. He got out of the shower, his trousers on, with a towel hanging from his neck, he was heading to his room which passed the living room, Avery was a drunk mess infront of the altar, before turning back to the noise of feet shuffling behind him. Levi was standing there shirtless, slightly confused yet accepted it since it [i]was[/i] Avery. [color=#e8abff][b]"Hehe~ your body's looking good Levi- *hic*, how many girls have you been screwing."[/b][/color] she said in her drunken haze, [color=#c2c200][b]"What does 'screwing' mean?"[/b][/color] Levi replied in his naivety with a confused upturned brow, he hadn't had time to think about relationships because of his 'work'. [color=#e8abff][b]"I- *hic*, forgot how cutely naive you were. But don't worry big sis' Avery will get you one."[/b][/color] she continued, her breath dank. [color=#c2c200][b]"Don't overexert yourself."[/b][/color] he replied in confusion before walking into his room and grabbing a shirt and heading into the kitchen to make breakfast for himself and Avery. It was a simple breakfast, eggs and bacon. The silent sizzle made Levi remember the old days where he had to cook for her when he was still younger. A small smile forming on his face before returning to his deadpan expression. He placed both the plates on the table and began silently eating, with drunken Avery joining him soon after, trying to finally sober up. Thus it was a silent breakfast with both of them. == It was about 10:00am, and Levi had decided to head to the 'headquarters' of the team Ditch was forming and ask about the teams going after Walker and Scarlet, where they were meeting and when, he figured two days time would have been enough. Avery followed him as well, commenting on the integrity of the building and the construction going on around it. She was bustling with energy not that she'd sober up. As they entered the main room where the meeting took place it was empty, a few seats here and there, Levi decided to wait until Ditch came around, and Avery did the same, eager to interact with his new 'friends', even though he didn't refer to them as such. ((69 words exactly.))