[hr][hr] [centre][h1][color=00aeef]Tobias Coulson[/color] and [color=026F95] Salyssa Moone[/color][/h1] [img]http://cdn1.clevver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/emma-watson-logan-lerman-concerned.gif[/img] [b]Location:[/b] The Front Gates; The Academy. [sup][b]Interacting With:[/b] Each other.[/sup][/centre] [hr][hr] The large half grown malamute had her head outside the car window, happily trying to eat the air as it whizzed past them. The brown haired young man- often mistaken as a boy for his young appearance and joyful attitude- would have stuck his head out the window if he could as well. Instead, he settled for pressing his hands and face against the window, eagerly seeking out the Academy buildings even though it was too soon to see. He was barely able to keep still, and his thoughts raced a million miles an hour. His father. Over the last year, Tobias had been thrilled that his father was no longer required to go on difficult, dangerous missions that had even the tiniest detail classified and kept secret even from his own son. Although his father had been tied up in helping with the school, Tobias had seen him more and more throughout the year, although he spent just as much time with Salyssa and her family. As thoughts of Salyssa entered his mind, Tobais turned to look at her, grinning like a kid on Christmas. [color=00aeef]”We’re nearly there Salyssa! No turning back now!”[/color] That thought was frightening… Her attention drawing out the window he was pressed against, her heart racing within the confines of her chest, Salyssa looked out over the buildings that were passing them by. It was all so different from what she was used to… rarely had she spent too much time in the city; and what time she did was normally spent in large museums that housed her mother’s discoveries. Gods did she love working in down in the archives. All the books… scrolls… tapestries… artifacts… It was all so thrilling. Her fingers curling slightly over the pages of the rather worn book she had held on her lap, she forced her gaze away, no longer wishing to focus on what was to come. She was still on edge; nervous. With her mother taking up a teaching position at the new Academy, it was expected of her to do the same; and with her best friend also to attend, but-... she wasn’t like him… [color=026F95]“..yes… I expect so…”[/color] Attention falling once more to the book she held, Salyssa fell into silence; not wanting to ruin the excitement that her friend had built up for himself. Tobias went to turn back to the window, but stopped, returning his gaze to Salyssa. She didn’t seem happy, and Tobias tilted his head, trying to figure out why. He didn’t like seeing her troubled- Salyssa and her family had done a lot for him, and he’d do anything for her. He shifted, as much as he could with Akila invading his space as she eagerly leaned out the window, [color=00aeef]”What’s wrong Lyssa?”[/color] He asked, watching her still. [color=026F95]“..I-I am not like you, Tobi… I-...”[/color] Her voice soft as she spoke, Salyssa hesitated. They had been friends now for years- introduced as children, and practically inseparable from merely a few hours later. She was a fool to think that she could attempt to mask what she was feeling from him. He knew her well; probably better than she knew herself, though it was because of that very fact she was sure he wasn’t going to fully understand… [color=026F95]“..I am not-... I am not… ‘human’...”[/color] A little taken aback, Tobias wasn’t too sure what to respond. He had never considered Salyssa to be anything other than his friend- he’d been intrigued about his father placing him with those from a different race, but he hadn’t considered it a difference to be worried about. [color=00aeef]”So? None of us are normal… I suppose a lot of us would be considered genetic mutations. And aren’t there Gods there? Probably at least another alien, right?”[/color] He frowned slightly, trying to think what to say, to make it all better. He supposed he just had to hope he wasn’t making it worse. [color=00aeef]”You aren’t alone… and if anyone makes a comment about it, I can always stick them in a bubble”[/color] He said, giving her a smile, hoping to see one in return. He was trying… he was trying so hard to cheer her up. He always did. No matter what he tried his hand at, he always put in his all; it was just who he was. Fingers curling further over the pages of her book, her eyes both closing, Salyssa shook her head lightly from side to side, [color=026F95] “..how can you know for sure..?”[/color] [color=00aeef]”Because its a school. For kids. With powers and abilities. And it doesn’t matter to me if you’re half-alien or what. And if people care about that, then they aren’t people we should be friends with”[/color] Tobias said with a shrug, [color=00aeef]”Besides. You’re an awesome person, and that’s what matters isn’t it? And as long as we have each other, we can deal with anything!”[/color] Lifting her head, turning it so that she was instead looking at him rather than her book, Salyssa stared at him, her soft lips parting ever so slightly before eventually, she nodded her head. He had never steered her wrong in the past; she saw no reason for him to do so now. Shifting her body closer to his, closing the book over her lap as she did so, she tilted her head, ignoring the large excited ball of fur as she brought it to a rest over his shoulder. [color=026F95] “..together…”[/color] Tobias smiled, taking her hand in his, content and pleased he managed to make her feel even slightly better. [color=00aeef]”Besides, I’m the one that is most likely to level the grounds”[/color] he said brightly, glancing out the window- or trying. The ball of fur was in the way, and he gave a small laugh, looking back to Salyssa, [color=00aeef]”Do… do you think that will be a problem? Making an earthquake without meaning to?”[/color] [color=026F95]“..your father has been working with Mr. Wayne on the Academy project,..”[/color] Smiling softly at his touch, her fingers entwining with his own, Salyssa leant further against his side, finding comfort in just being right there beside him, [color=026F95]“..I am sure he would have kept you in mind when they were coming up with the infrastructure of the school… it would, after all, need to be able to withstand and hold within the grounds the powers of multiple students ranging from various backgrounds… maybe there will be others who are as strong as you… who can do what you do…”[/color] Her voice trailing off, along with that thought, Salyssa once more fell silent. What if that happened to be the case..? What if he found others; people who were more like himself..? What would that mean for her..? Tobias thought on that a moment, before shaking his head lightly, [color=00aeef]”There might be some that could do earth or water, but both? I think that’s rare… “[/color] He said, but it was an interesting thought. He’d never met anyone else that could do what he could. How rare was it? [color=00aeef]”And I’m not that strong… “[/color] he said softly, but again, how would he know? It was a troublesome thought. [color=00aeef]”Besides, what could they teach me? They’d be learning too. And I’m a bit too weird for most people.[/color] he said, keeping his tone light, [color=00aeef]”I’d much rather just stay with you, Lyssa.”[/color] A small smile playing over her lips, his words helping to ease the worry on her heart, Salyssa couldn’t help but to squeeze his hand lightly in thanks, her head tilting so that she was looking up at him from where she was rested over his shoulder. He was such an amazing guy… he had nothing to worry about in her eyes. [color=026F95]“..thank you, Tobi… but please do not knock back the thought of learning from others. Doctors study for many a year in order to perfect the techniques and skills needed in for their particular choice in career, and yet still they continue to learn from colleges through to even patients.”[/color] Pausing a moment, her gaze dropping, she let her mind wander. She didn’t want to lecture him; she knew he understood what it was that she was trying to tell him, [color=026F95]“..forgive me… I just do not want you to miss out because you chose to stay with me…”[/color] Tobias frowned slightly, [color=00aeef]”But it isn’t a choice… You’re my friend Salyssa… I’d be lost without you. Why would I give you up just to learn something I could figure out eventually?”[/color] He didn’t understand why she was trying to encourage him… did… did she not want him around? [color=00aeef]”Did.. Did I do something wrong?”[/color] he asked worriedly. Her soft pink lips parting slightly, the worry in his voice causing her heart to sink within her chest, Salyssa sat herself up, ignoring the way the book threatened to fall from her lap as she twisted in her seat to face him better than she was, her free hand moving to hold onto his own, panic flickering behind her eyes. [color=026F95]“..w-what..? No… Tobi; you could never do wrong… I promise…”[/color] Tobias hesitated, a little unsure still, [color=00aeef]”Then why do you think I’ll miss out, if I stay with you? I’ve never missed things before… why would I now? I got to see so many things with you! And we’ll get to see so many more!’[/color] [color=026F95]“Of course we will, Tobi..! Everything we do, we do it together; always have. But…”[/color] Pausing a moment, letting her mind think of how to word it so that she could both ease his mind and make him understand, Salyssa held his gaze, gently squeezing his hands to try and reassure him, [color=026F95]“..but I do not want you to hold back because of me… You are such an amazing person, Tobi; and I have been so lucky to know you… but here, I cannot keep you all to myself. You are going to meet new people- people who will love you just as I do, and they will want to get to know you as well… I never wish to lose you; though, please do not let me get in the way of you getting to know others at the Academy…”[/color] Tobias frowned and shook his head once more, [color00aeef]”But if they don’t like you what’s the point of getting to know them? You’re family, and I’m never going to give that up. Why would I want to hang out with people that don’t want to hang out with you?”[/color] he said perplexed, [color=00aeef]”Besides. You underestimate yourself… More people will want to know you than me… “[/color] She never seemed to see herself clearly, no matter how much Tobias tried. [color=00aeef]”You’re kind, and compassionate, and… you just have something that draws people in Sal… You’ll see.”[/color] [color=026F95]“..oh Tobi…”[/color] Her hands breaking from his, a gentle smile once more gracing her lips, Salyssa leant herself forward over the backseat, her body resting flush against his as she wrapped her arms one by one around the back of his neck, holding him close in a tight though loving hug. He was so good to her- too good to her at times. It made her wonder just what she had done in life to deserve him in it… Returning her hug, Tobias smiled. He’d get her to see one day just how amazing she was. He was quite determined on that. He hugged her close, wanting to soothe away all her doubts, but not knowing how. He gave a soft, contented sigh, [color=00aeef]”Love you, Lyssa”[/color] As the car started to slow, Tobias looked about, not letting Salyssa go, eyes widening as he saw buildings looming closer, the car turning into a driveway. [color=00aeef]’Oh! I think we’re here!”[/color] Tilting her head, never once lifting it from where it was rested against his shoulder, Salyssa stared up at the buildings as they approached, the mere sight of them causing her soft pink lips to part ever so slightly, panic flickering across the surface of her eyes. This was it. They were here. There was no turning back now. [color=026F95]“..together… right..? Promise..?”[/color] Tobias nodded, giving her a smile, and hugging her once more, [color=00aeef]”Together[/color] he said cheerfully.