[center][b][h1][color=green]Uná O’Brian[/color][/h1][/b][/center][hr][h2][center]Location: Ashford’s Office; Pool[/center][/h2][hr][center][h3] Interaction: Ashford [@ShieldsOfWar] & Sally [@BoyMom69035][/h3][/center][hr][center][h3][/h3][/center][hr][hr]Uná watched Elijah shut the door softly as she turned to put her bag down. She was still in her workout outfit and had it actually sunk into her head that she was in the Headmaster’s office.[color=green] “My apologies sir had I known I’d be here I’d have taken the time to change.”[/color] It was lame she knew but the silence was getting to her.

Dr. Ashford’s back was to Uná as he stood in front of the bay window. His head turned to her slightly as she spoke to him, then it turned back to the view. He remained silent for another moment before turning towards her fully and approaching with a calm smile. His hair was disheveled, and 5 o’clock shadow prominent on his face.

[color=gold]“Ah. No need to worry about any of that O’Brian. I promise not to take up too much of your time. I just wanted to discuss something with you that I have been working on. Something that I believe you may find interesting.”[/color]. He walks over to his desk and motions for Uná to have a seat.

Uná sits as indicated her curiosity piqued.[color=green] “That sounds ominous. But I'll bite.”[/color] She tries to stay still, and makes a good show of it for about a full minute then she lightly taps her fingers on her thigh.

Ashford sits in his oversized leather chair, one leg crossed over the other. His eyebrows raise as he looks at the young lady with anticipation. A smile actually creeps up on his normally stoic face. [color=gold]“So. I have been working on something for mutants like you Ms. O’Brian. Something that can potentially change your lives.”[/color] He smile grows as a childlike wonder takes over his eyes. You haven’t seen this side of him before, until now he has always been reserved and withdrawn. [color=gold]“It is a medication that I have nicknamed Vivify. It can help you take your dormant abilities and bring them alive.”[/color] 

Uná bit her lip in thought. She had to admit she was intrigued. But… there was always a but… she also didn’t want to rely on drugs. She wasn’t sure about this. What if she was just broken? Wait? What? That made as much sense as staying on the beach when the waves were sick.[color=green] “That sounds too good to be true. What if I find out that I have more than just manipulation of illusions? Is this even safe? Will I have to take them forever? I know I want control of this. It feels like an ocean inside me that I have to fight every minute of everyday. Making it more would be like melting the ice caps and raising the level of the ocean. I’m not sure I could handle that.”[/color]

Ashford leans back in his chair with understanding, albeit a little deflated. He had expected her to want to unlock the full potential of her abilities...to bask in the greatness of her X-Gene. Sometime he forgot that not everyone was as ecstatic about their gifts. He smiled warmly. [color=gold] “Your concerns are fair. It would be reckless for you not to question things. I assure you though, that we are equipped to help you control the oceans within you. I assure you that your safety is my number one concern and I would not do anything that I didn’t absolutely believe was best for mutant kind.” [/color] He leans forward again and pulls the bottle of pills from his jacket pocket. [color=gold] “Vivify is not addictive. You will not have to take them forever. It is meant to work with your body and mind to unlock your X-Gene and hand control over to you. Eventually you will be able to do this without the pills. They are only a tool to get you there.”[/color]

Uná debated.[color=green][i] I do want control and if this helps it’s a step in the right direction to achieve it…[/i][/color] Uná looked Ashford in the eyes and smiled.[color=green] “I’m in. I trust you and I want the same things. Besides I want to be able to look at my... gifts as something to be used not pushed aside. Afterall if I don’t see it that way how can others? Love yourself then others. So how long does it take to affect me?”[/color]

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Uná had been out late last night running and had seen Sally’s door shut well after curfew. She wondered what Sally had been doing. Uná looked across the pool and spotted Sally. She waived and went to say hello. Uná lived in SPF a million and she was willing to bet that since Sally was a redhead she did too. She didn’t have all the freckles that Uná had but; what can ya say? Seeing Sally was great she needed to talk to someone before she burst. Uná was headed over to her. Sally looked really good in a black bikini. Uná did more swimming in the ocean and surfing you either wore a wet suit or you wore something that wasn’t going to come off. It was limiting and looking down at her multicolored suit in neon colors she shrugged.

[color=green] “Hey Sally!!! How’s the water?”[/color][hr]

What was it about swimming that was so calming? Or was it just her? Plus, the fact that there was no one out there, made it easier to calm down, rather than had there been others there. Had there been, she would have been rowdy and loud, full of jokes and pushing people in. But this, this was just as fine as well. She finished the lap she had been on before slowly coming up out of the water. She took a deep breath and planted her feet on the floor of the shallow end of the pool, standing up. Bringing her hands up, she wiped the excess water from her face just as she heard someone calling her name. 

Her hands dropped and she looked around wide eyed in search of said person. She grinned and waved when she saw who it was. It was that spunky, crazy, sweet Uná. Sally giggled and extended her arms, letting her hands float atop the water.

[Color=hotpink]”Hey,”[/color] she called back as she took several slow steps forward. [Color=hotpink]”It's perfect, come in.”[/Color] Sally brought her arm up and waved the other red head in, noticing that she had her swimsuit on.[hr]

Uná smiled and dove into the deep end. Quickly popping up beside Sally. She was treading water beside her.[color=green] “Uh...I need some girl talk. Think we can scare up Khloe after I explain this to you?”[/color][hr]

Sally had ducked down under the water just far enough that she could pull some of the water into her mouth, then stood back up. As soon as Unà popped up next to her, she playfully spit the water at the other redhead, like a fountain. She giggled, but her face quickly changed into a more serious mask when she mentioned she needed some girl talk. [Color=hotpink]”Yeah sure, what's on your mind?”[/color][hr]

Unà looked away.[color=green] “Boys…”[/color] Unà looks back at Sally and smiled weakly. Sally was fun to be around and was naturally upbeat. Unà was comfortable around her and she needed to talk about Nathan and...Nikolai...err...Nik.[hr]

Sally couldn't help but grin at Uná’s single word. She wanted to talk to her about boys? Hell, Sally had only ever had a few boyfriends, and only one was serious. In all honesty, she wasn't sure if she'd be any help, but she would definitely try. [Color=hotpink]”Nathan and Nik,”[/color] she asked, putting emphasis on the word ‘and’. Of course, she couldn’t be one to judge. With a chuckle, Sally nodded her head and turned her body to face Uná. [Color=hotpink]”I'll do my best. Fire away.”[/color][hr]

Uná looked stunned.[color=green] “Am I really that transparent? Oh fates if you see it then they definitely do.”[/color] Uná got a little upset and it showed as she treaded water more vigorously.[color=green] “I’m really not good at this mystery female crap. I’m not experienced and I just had my first kiss and I liked it and now I’m confused. I feel like a horrible person. I liked the kiss then thought about the other one after it. I think I like both of them and I hate myself for it.”[/color] She glared at the couple of girls who looked up from the lawn chairs that were suntanning and now listening closer.[color=green] “Mind your own business or I’ll tell Temperance you were talking shit about her. Repeat anything and I’ll set her on you. Scram.”[/color] Uná swam over to the edge of the pool and pointed back to the school forcefully.

The girls look wearily at Uná and move away from the pool. Uná looks at Sally again.[color=green] “I wouldn’t really but I still don’t want to deal with the rumors. I have no idea what I’m doing here. I feel like a quimby who’s caught inside a gnarly bomb headed for a wipe out.”[/color][hr]

Sally remained still, giving Uná all of her attention, listening to everything She decide to tell her. And although she had heard of similar circumstances, she had never been in one quite like that before. Before she could say anything though, Uná suddenly threatened a couple of other girls who had decided they wanted in on the juicy topic at hand. Sally couldn't help it. She put her hand over her mouth, snickering as she listened to Uná as she threatened to get Temperance on them if they said anything. Once Uná turned back around, Sally straightened up, clearing her throat. 

[Color=hotpink]”Well,”[/color] Sally began as she thought for a moment. [Color=hotpink]”I have honestly never been in a situation like that, so all I can really do is make suggestions here.”[/color] She tapped her bottom lip with her finger and looked down at the water in thought. [Color=hotpink]”Ok… this probably isn't what you wanna hear, but this is the best thing I can come up with right now. What does your heart want?”[/color] Yeah, it was cheesey as hell, she knew that, but it worked. Sally held her hand out, palm up. [color=hotpink]”Do you want Nik? Bit of an attitude. Really really cute. Has a sweet side… and loves explosives.”[/color] Sally grinned and chuckled at her last bit, then put her other hand up in the same manner. [Color=hotpink]”Or, do you want Nathan? Sweet. Shy. Kinda mysterious. Also kinda cute.”[/color] 

She moved her hands up and down in a weighing motion, raising an eyebrow at Uná. [Color=hotpink]”You Just gotta figure out what it is you want, and are willing to stick with. Don't feel bad about liking two different guys, that's happened to every girl.”[/color] Ok so… remember when she said that she hadn't been in that situation? Sure, Sally thought Professor Pierce was hot, and so was Nik. Ruben was cute as hell. A lot of the guys at the school were good looking. In the end though, it had been Drake that caught her attention. He had that bad boy look to him, gorgeous eyes, tattoos, but he wasn't an ass. At least not that she had seen. Sally definitely had a thing for him, even though it had only been a couple days. Not that she'd let that be known just yet. Or had she already? Besides, she didn't know if he liked her anyways so. Them hooking up for one night didn't constitute as him liking her… even though he had said he did. That was probably the alcohol talking. 

Sally shook her head, pulling herself out of her thoughts. [Color=hotpink]”Anyways, you just need to figure out which one you're willing to put up with for a while. And of course, they gotta feel the same way, or nothing works.”[/color] Sally really hoped she was helping. She he never really been good at this sort of thing.[hr]

Uná looked away and stared off into space for a minute. Looking back she grinned.[color=green] “So I saw your door open and shut last night and I thought I saw you sneaking back into your room. So what’s his name? And if you say Nik or Nathan I will drown you.”[/color] Uná’s eyes blazed blue fire on that last sentence.[hr]

At first, when Uná looked away, Sally raised her eyebrows, hopeful that she had helped, even more so when she gave Sally the grin. But… that was short lived. As soon as she he mentioned her door being open, Sally's jaw dropped, though she couldn't help the smile she fought back. Sally drew her lips in a thin line and quickly glanced away. She debated heavily on telling her, and in the end, decided to. Uná had come to her for help about something kinda personal so, she felt like she could share hers. 

[Color=hotpink]”Drake,”[/color] she said as she caught Uná’s eyes, a blush creeping up her neck. [Color=hotpink]”It started out so innocent. I found him in the girls dorm hall and he had been drinking. What He he was doing there, I have no idea. So, I told him I'd walk him back to his room, just to make sure he got there all right.”[/color] Sally glanced off again, the events from that coming back full force. She grinned, biting her lip. [Color=hotpink]”And then he kissed me. One thing kinda lead to another…”[/color] Sally had trailed off, looking off into the distance, before slowly bringing her eyes back to Uná. She quickly shrugged and chuckled nervously. [Color=hotpink]”It was just a heat of the moment kind of thing that just… happened. Just a couple of people enjoying each other's company.”[/color][hr]

Uná stopped treading water and almost drowned.[color=green] “Shut up!!!!! I honestly thought you were out running like me. I was just teasing but now you have to tell me everything!!!!”[/color] Uná started treading water again as she laughed quickly.[color=green] “What's it like? And Drake...meow. Nicely done.”[/color][hr]

Sally couldn't help but laugh out loud at Uná’s enthusiastic reaction. [Color=hotpink][i]Aww hell! I've opened Pandora’s Box[/i][/color] she thought as she ducked down a bit and leaned back, walking backwards in the water. [Color=hotpink]”What was it like?”[/color] Sally thought for a moment, images of the night flashing through her memory. She suddenly stopped moving and stood up straight, the water coming up to her waist. [Color=hotpink]”It was like… it was like the triple x rated Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf.”[/color] Sally laughed and looked at the other redhead. She felt a little ridiculous, and blushed a bit. [Color=hotpink]”Let's just say, that I may have a bit of an addiction problem now.”[/color] Although it was clearly meant as a joke, there was a hint of seriousness in her voice.[hr]