[hr] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/201221/c49e93206071b83c08b04c1913bd365a.png[/img][/center] [hr] Attica had been standing there at the railing overlooking the main entrance and watched the majority of the students pour in. When she noted all four colors of the house were inside she realized Max, Marquis and Nyree must've gotten past her without her noticing. Just when she decided to leave and look for them she heard a familiar voice approaching her. She looked over at Max and smiled a bit, [color=CA0F0F][i]"Sup?"[/i][/color] he said while offering he a cookie. She gave her head a slight shake turning down the cookie, food wasn't important now. [color=CAA5E6][i]"Hello. I was just looking for you and the others."[/i][/color] [right][color=CA0F0F][i]"Still can't believe how crazy this whole school is. Can you believe we get to study here? I mean... sometimes I low key think that I'm not even supposed to be here..."[/i][/color] He noted, munching away on his cookies.[/right] [color=CAA5E6][i]"Imposter syndrome. We all get it. I think personally it is a sign of intelligence you know? Self awareness of your flaws and humanity. You wouldn't have been admitted if you didn't have a chance though, something about you was above average enough for them to consider you a worthy applicant."[/i][/color] Attica moved a lot as she spoke. She shrugged a few times as her hands and neck danced about. [right]Max ate another piece of his cookie and leaned on the railing as he spoke, [color=CA0F0F][i]"Any luck making friends? I see Marquis and Nyree are fitting in well with Jirachi."[/i][/color][/right] [color=CAA5E6][i]"Sorta. No."[/i][/color] Attica shrugged and went quiet for a moment when she looked down as the kid waving to her. Coldly she turned back to Max. [color=CAA5E6][i]"Well kinda I guess. That kid right there Tony he's sorta okay. And some girl tried to set me up with someone I think but I'm not interested in that. I guess she might have been trying to be friends. I dunno. I suppose it doesn't matter."[/i][/color] Attica wasn't too worried about her social side of the school. Making friends, establishing relationships, learning about people. These were secondary to her goal of exploring the limit of Technology. She wanted to improve lives and remove potential suffering not entertain selfish impulses of neediness and insecurity. She shook herself clear of these thoughts and looked over to Max who was looking at her. [right][color=CA0F0F][i]"By the way... you did say your PokeNav was like... a lavender color or something right? I saw it in Laeticia's bag on the way to our meetup with Professor Nawi,"[/i][/color][/right] Attica's jaw dropped. [right][color=CA0F0F][i]"I dunno if she stole it or whatever... maybe she found or something? Either way, you [b]could[/b] just ask for it back? Or... we could just steal it back."[/i][/color][/right] Before Max could even finish his sentence, Attica was plotting. They would be going to a group meal after this meet up and after that there would be free time before being expected to head to bed for the night and going to introductory classes in the morning. That means the best time to steal it back would be during the meal or during the night as she slept. Max has access to the Victini common rooms and Attica could probably disable the security system well enough so that cameras don't see what they're up to. [color=CAA5E6][i]"Okay, we steal it."[/i][/color] Attica's voice got low as she leaned on the railing close to Max. She pressed herself shoulder to shoulder and spoke softy. [color=CAA5E6][i]"I think I can disable some cameras temporarily to conceal our activities, my Porygon can travel through cyberspace by transforming itself into data and my Aipom is great for sneaking. If you're actually proposing to help me get my PokeNav back then I'm gonna need your help to get me into the common room but I don't wanna risk you getting caught so we have to be smart about this. So this is what I'm thinking, you-"[/i][/color] Just then a group of Victini students walked past causing Attica to silence herself. When they passed she grabbed Max's hand and mumbled, [color=CAA5E6][i]"Come on, follow me."[/i][/color] She lead him up one of the spiral staircases behind them and came up to what looked like a study area of some sort. A few students sat up here playing a couple card games of some sort. Attica pulled Max along and held his hand, feigning as a couple to draw less attention. She pulled him in between two sets of bookcases and looked around. Noticing no one she lifted up her Poketch and began typing on it and pressing various buttons as she spoke. [color=CAA5E6][i]"Okay. I think 3:33am. Easy to remember right? I'll call you through my Poketch and I'll let you know when to open the door and let me in. I might need you to guide me around the common room a bit. Maybe even be a look out."[/i][/color] Attica paused and looked up at him in the eyes, [color=CAA5E6][i]"You okay with all this Max? I'm asking a lot here."[/i][/color] [hr] About a half hour later they were seated with their houses and a fantastic spread of food was laid out before them. Not like the chips, cookies and other bits offered during the celebratory event at the Student Union. There was actual meat and dishes here. Distracted by her missing PokeNav Attica barely touched her food, she had a salad before her and occassionally jabbed at it with her fork. But most of the time was spent gazing across the cafeteria and checking her Poketch. She messaged Max, [i]'Any sign of Laeticia? What is she up to?'[/i] It was a silly question. Nothing she was doing at this moment could really impact their plan. Attica was just anxiously waiting for her moment to strike back and felt herself becoming obsessed with this entire ordeal. A kind voice pierced her train of thought, [color=20B2AA][i]"Hey.. are you alright?"[/i][/color] Attica looked up to see [url=https://multifiles.pressherald.com/uploads/sites/4/2018/10/1639466_Kiernan_Shipka_Portrait_Ses.jpg]Minerva, the Ace Student[/url] sitting across from her. [color=20B2AA][i]"You look very nervous. Something wrong?"[/i][/color] She pressed when Attica failed to respond. [right][color=CAA5E6][i]"Yeah.. Sorry. Just tired I think. Maybe a lot on my mind. I'm alright."[/i][/color] Attica responded and pushed around a cherry tomato on her plate.[/right] [color=20B2AA][i]"Good! Well I'm Minerva. If you ever need to talk I'm here."[/i][/color] She pressed a hand out for Attica to shake, which she reluctantly took. As they shook hands and held each others eyes for that moment, something existed in that space. There was something about Minerva's energy made her uncomfortable but not in a fearful way. More like an odd intensity that existed between them, Attica couldn't label it but she could sense it. [color=20B2AA][i]"And you are??"[/i][/color] Minerva said as their hands fell away from one another. [right][color=CAA5E6][i]"Oh. Apologies. I'm Attica Grey."[/i][/color] She said as she shook her head, [color=CAA5E6][i]"I'm sorry I'm just not for conversation at this moment."[/i][/color][/right] [color=20B2AA][i]"Attica. I like that name. Well Attica no need to apologize, my first day was rough too."[/i][/color] Minerva gave a genuine smile and looked at Attica realizing there would be no conversation to be had. She pressed her lips together tightly and gave a short nod, [color=20B2AA][i]"Well Attica good luck at the Academy. I hope we talk again."[/i][/color] Minvera's eyes held onto Attica for a moment too long before she walked off. Attica lifted her Poketch up and checked her messages, she needed her PokeNav back. Her father had given her that and helped her develop the software for it. It was something that held a piece of him that was still functioning and she needed it back. She sighed heavily and took in another mouthful of salad. [hr]