[center][color=gray][h1]Korie Weiss[/h1][/color][/center]

Korie’s grin dimmed slightly when Liam looked surprised at her comment about making a friend. Was she coming on too harshly? She’d been out of contact with others for so long she was beginning to doubt her own social skills. Seeing Liam’s grin return, Korie felt her anxiety dissipate. 

Korie followed the boy into the gymnasium, glancing around warily at the people inside. Liam joked about his powers, but Korie was reminded of just how different everything was. No longer was she free to frivolously befriend everyone. All her actions would be scrutinized by the government, and so would her power.

Korie thanked Liam politely as he handed her a plate. The food smelled good—like real food. And Korie couldn’t even remember the last time she’d eaten something that was cooked rather than packaged or microwaved.

[color=gray]”The food here looks nice,”[/color] Korie said to Liam, scooping some of everything onto her plate. [color=gray]”Who do you usually sit with during lunch? I hope I won’t be intruding.”[/color]

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