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	"Alright, just like we practiced. One hand in front decreasing the density, and one behind increasing it. If my calculations are correct, then this should propel you forward correlating to the difference." That was Oscar. To anyone not really paying mind to the young adult, it would seem as if he was babbling out over the dock. However, there was an individual he was conversing with.

	Down below Oscar within the water came a response. [color=darkorange]"If I thought your numbers were wrong, I wouldn't be doing this. Let's get this show on the road."[/color] The feeling of the water on Jake's skin was not something he expected this early in the morning. He and his friends had traveled to NYC to get away from all the chaos of their own city, and he had decided to try and avoid using his powers while here. But when his temporary roommate shook him awake babbling about some experiment he had come up with while sleeping, Jake just couldn't refuse. As Oscar's meta power is that in his dreams he has full lucidity and can think as fast as a supercomputer can compute, it is not unreasonable that he'd come up with all sorts of ideas. These experiments usually ended up allowing him to do some pretty impressive things.

	Shaking out the butterflies, Jake finally got himself ready. Diving down under the water, Jake altered his own density to hold himself in place. Then putting his hands into position, Jake started changing the water around him when slowly the pressure of the water began altering as well. Jake didn't understand the science behind it and doubted he ever would, but by merely modifying the water Jake started getting pushed forward by a force of nature trying to achieve balance from the young adult's meddling. He wasn't moving very fast, but Jake could tell that as he got used to it, he'd be able to move pretty quickly through the water.

	Deciding this was enough, for now, Jake made his way back to his brilliant companion. [color=darkorange]"Good work Oscar. Thanks to you I will soon be able to move like a dolphin in the water. But unless you have another reason for me being down in the water I'm getting out. I seriously am feeling like a shower right about now."[/color] Jake and Oscar quickly looked around making sure no one was watching, and then the density manipulator walked out of the water adjusting the air as he casually waltzed up to solid ground.

	"Yeah, we should probably head back now. If Sam realizes we left she'll give us an earful."

	[color=darkorange]"Don't worry, bud. She never wakes up this early. We'll make it back in time to make breakfast, and she won't realize a thing."[/color] However, the ground soon began shaking as a loud sound breached their ears. Not far from their location a dark cloud billowed from a distant warehouse. Not long after the pair heard sirens echoing from the same general location. "What was that?"

	[color=darkorange]"I'm gonna go check it out."[/color]

	"Wait, you can't. The government is still after you. If you use your powers in public, then people might start putting two and two together."

	[color=darkorange]"Doesn't matter. If I don't do something and someone gets hurt or worse, then I'll be guilty."[/color]

	"JAKE! How many times have we told you that doing nothing doesn't make you guilty? It just ensures your survival."

	[color=darkorange]"I was given these powers for a reason. I can't just sit back knowing that I could have helped. Now go back to the hotel, and if Sam starts asking where I am, I need you to stall for me."[/color]

	"And what if you get hurt again? Last time she had to save you it nearly drained her dry."

	[color=darkorange]"I just won't get hurt again. Stall for me, and I promise I will be back before lunch."[/color] Before Oscar could respond, the young hero grabbed his bookbag and began running. He had to do something. If only to atone for his father's sins.
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	As he neared the location, the young man began surveying the scene in front of him. Not much was visible at first other than the many cops and bystanders. Jake decided he needed a closer look and took his costume out of his bag. Hopefully, no one recognized him and even more critical, he hoped no one was actually hurt. Jake donned his disguise and, as stealthily as one could in broad daylight, made his way to the warehouse.