[h1][center]Colab with...[color=9966CC]Elijah Kingston[/color]; [color=red]Nikolai “Demo” Markov[/color] & [color=firebrick]Nathan Caldwell[/color][/center][/h1]
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[/center][h2][center]Location: Lounge to Institute Front Courtyard[/center][/h2][hr][h3][center]Interactions: Nik & Nathan[/center][/h3][hr][hr]Elijah smirks at Nik.[color=9966CC] “More than enough, since you're the first one here. So you get your choice of seat, with the exception that you're not driving my car. I'm open to plans if you have anywhere you really want to go."[/color] Elijah raises an eyebrow at Nik in question.

Nik gave a slight shrug. [color=red]”I don’t have any particular ideas. Figured you might though, especially if we’re properly partying.”[/color] He readjusted the backpack on his shoulder, a sly grin forming at the corners of his lips.

Elijah nods and lowers his voice conspiratorially.[color=9966CC] "Oh I have some ideas. I just hope we can get you in...and anyone else under 21. Ever heard of Avalon?"[/color]

Nik shook his head. [color=red]”I haven’t. Don’t have a fake either... so this’ll be fun.”[/color] Nik’s voice lowered to be somewhat conspiratorial as well, and the sly grin was only exasperated. It had been some time since Nik got into mischief.

Elijah seemed to think this over rubbing his chin.[color=9966CC] "I know one of the employees and he owes me a favor. Looks like I'll be calling that favor in tonight. You look like you could use a night to relax...or maybe not relax exactly but...let go?"[/color] Elijah looks at Nikolai a perfectly blank expression on his face.[color=9966CC] "If you want to talk about it that's fine but you seem more like the type that'd like to either drink about it or blow shit up because of it. But this is me letting you know I will listen if you want to talk. Possibly even venture advice, but only if you want it."[/color]

Nik shrugged. [color=red]”I’d rather blow something up... but I’m doing fine. Just trying to figure out something complicated.”[/color] He shifted uncomfortably, not really knowing Elijah well enough to know if he was reading his mind. He never felt comfortable, even back home, with people knowing too much about him.

Nathan comes walking up his face impassive but his eyebrows raised.[color=firebrick] "Elijah still have room?"[/color] He looked at Nik and his temper flared for a moment but he tamped it down then turned to Elijah.[color=firebrick][i] I always feel like he has alternate motives when it comes to Uná than being friends. As if anyone who looks at her doesn't want to be more than that.[/i][/color]

Nathan stiffened.[color=firebrick] "I'll sit in the back. I'd like to go out. Do something different."[/color] He shrugged looking between Nik and Elijah.

Nik gives a nod, smiling. [color=red]”Then it’s decided.”[/color] He looked between the two of them for a moment before raising an eyebrow and looking towards Elijah. [color=red]”Could you hold my spot as shotgun for a moment? If we’re going to this... Avalon, I might as well dress for the occasion.”[/color]

Elijah grins at Nik.[color=9966CC] "Of course Nik. Figured you'd want to stop by one of the shops but I can wait. Besides I have to talk to Nathan about being a wet blanket and how this isn't the time for it."[/color]
This earned a grunt from Nathan as he crossed his arms and leaned on the couch.

Nik gave a curt nod, rushing back to his room. It didn’t take him long to put together his nicer outfit. After all, he had very few outfits with sleeves. It took about 10 minutes before Nik had returned in black slacks, a white button up, and a blood red sport coat. The sleeves of the coat were bunched up to the point they only reached high on his forearm. It seemed nearly brand new, given it had only seen use once before. The devilish grin spread to his lips once again. [color=red]”Alright, we doing this?”[/color]

Elijah gave him an once over.[color=9966CC] "Well now that you look like that Nathan you want to go change? Not that you want to really mess up the James Dean thing you have going but most people your age don't know who that is anyway."[/color]

Nathan pushed away from the couch.[color=firebrick] "If they don't know who James Dean is then they're not worth my time. Hell If they don't know who River Phoenix is they're not worth my time."[/color]

Elijah nods since Nathan kinda has that old school motif going. Odd that its on a fairly young kid but hey no judgement. His gaze connects to Nik and knows that at least he is ready to party.[color=9966CC] "I've got half my expected...so we can kick it for a few more minutes. So Avalon is not only the land of the Fey in the King Arthur Legend but also a pretty sweet nightclub, and one of the employees owes me a favor. Gentlemen leave that title here we are gonna paint this town red tonight."[/color]

Nik gives a slight nod before moving to take a seat while they waited. [color=red]”What was all that about Nathan being a ‘wet blanket?’”[/color]

Elijah nods toward Nathan.[color=9966CC] "Moody. Morose. Maudlin. Generally a malcontent. It is not only depressing to the rest of the party but it is a huge cock block."[/color]

[color=firebrick] "Christ El!! Seriously you make me out to be some martyr for abstinence. I just think that it should be somebody special."[/color] Nathan rolls his eyes.

Nik shrugged, leaning back a bit. [color=red]”I can’t exactly disagree with Nathan on this one. At least for myself. We all have different pleasures.”[/color] He motioned in the direction of Elijah, looking him in the eyes. [color=red]”You seem to enjoy a busy social life, a good drink, and... let’s just say carnal desire. Me... I enjoy the feeling of living the crazy lives on the big screen, and the idea of sharing that kind of crazy life with friends and a special someone...”[/color] His gaze turned towards Nathan, and he was forced to squint momentarily as if thinking long and hard. [color=red]”Nate... he seems to enjoy running away from danger and hiding from his problems, I guess.”[/color]

Elijah's face carefully neutral as he raised an eyebrow at Nathan.[color=9966CC] "Seems to have us pegged."[/color]

Nathan scoffs.[color=firebrick] "You maybe but I don't hide from my problems. It's called thinking and removing yourself from the situation to do so."[/color] Nathan turns on Nik then arms at his side and fists clenched.[color=firebrick] "Danger has a tendency to get people hurt and or killed. But you don't think about that when you gallivant around flinging marbles around. You don't even think what would happen to her if she wasn't as fast as she is. You put her in danger daily and the minute I say anything I'm the bad guy. You're such a bad influence,"[/color] He narrowed his eyes mouth tightening.[color=firebrick] "I guess. I'm blaming you...no both of us if she goes off half cocked and does something stupid."[/color] Nathan folded his arms and glared at Nik.

Nik raised an eyebrow, moving into a more forward sitting position as he turned his gaze to keep with Nathan. [color=red]”I know how to control my powers, and I’ve saved her hide and yours from my count. If you think being an X-Man is just sitting with our thumbs up our asses lest we use our powers to protect ourselves and others, you might as well leave right now.”[/color] His tone had become increasingly serious, and his face tightened into slight anger as he leaned ever more forward. A blink seemed to fade it all away. [color=red]”Though, it seems you’re dumber than I am and will fail out of here soon enough if you think you or I have any control over Una.”[/color] The more jovial Nik had returned almost as quickly as he had vanished.

Nathan's jaw tensed and through gritted teeth.[color=firebrick] "It's not control. More like...a good suggestion. Sounds like I should start practicing with her."[/color]

Elijah looked at Nathan.[color=9966CC] "Wet blanket. Quit. So Uná well she is interesting. But she's not why we're going out. So no more talking about her. I think you two can let that be for a bit and possibly get along for a few hours."[/color]

Nik shrugged. [color=red]”I find it unlikely Mr. Control Freak is going to loosen up, but I’m down for a good time.”[/color]

Elijah sighed and stood up motioning for the two guys to follow him.[color=9966CC] “Well we’re not waiting around for anyone anymore. Let’s go rock this town!!”[/color] Elijah lead them out to a black Jetta and motioned for them to pick a seat.