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[color=F796A9]C A L L I O P E[/color]
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[/b][/h1][/sup][indent][sub][COLOR=SILVER][B]Location:[/B][/COLOR] [I]Pacific Royal Collegiate & University - Dundas Islands, Pacific Ocean[/I][/sub][sup][right][COLOR=SILVER][b]The Homecoming Trials #1.103a: [/b][/COLOR] [I]Human Connection[/I][/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][sub][color=SILVER][B]Interaction(s):[/B][/COLOR][i] Trace [@psych0pomp][/I][/sub][SUP][RIGHT][COLOR=SILVER][b]Previously:[/b][/COLOR] [I]Group Therapy[/I][/right][/SUP]

Calli listened as, one by one, they all opened up. It was nice to see considering mere moments ago they were all at each other's throats. Or some of them were. Luce's story broke her heart. And it made her feel shitty for complaining about her own father. At least he was alive, even though he looked at her like he wished she would disappear.

She could feel the warmth terminating from Banjo, even with the campfire. She felt guilty. She intended it not to go further than a night in the tent together to forget she was at this stupid school. But Banjo had to be so fucking sweet. Showing her genuine care. Showing her humanity and not expecting her to be anything but who she was. Why had she jumped down Inigo and Rory's throats? Why was she so protective? 

Because he expected little from her, whatever she gave him, he appreciated. 

All that glitters is not gold though. Despite their quick bonding session, someone had to ruin it. Mackenna had entered the chat bragging about herself. Calliope hated and appreciated how much she liked Mackenna. Hell, Calliope knew girls like her back home. She could hardly blame her for sharing her success. But even then, Calliope got the sense the girl had deeper things going on. And even then, the bombastic side-eye coming her way could not be ignored.

Inigo came along and Banjo got up to speak to him. Hopefully, the two could hash it out and come to an understanding. Before Calliope could continue, Trace stood up and stormed off.

Admittedly, Trace was not her favorite person, but even still, they had opened up despite her initial gut reaction. [color=F796A9]"Be right back."[/color] Calli stood up and followed Trace. But they went into their tent before Calli could call out to her. They probably wanted to be alone, but despite it, Calli spoke up. [color=F796A9]"Trace? I know you probably want to be left alone, but I just wanted you to know I appreciate you opening up. Even slightly. I imagine that was not what you wanted to do, but I think it was brave. And your powers are really awesome. I hope to get to know you better, even slightly. Have a good night."[/color]

Calliope turned and walked back to the campfire. Seeing if the others wanted to continue the conversations, as heavy as they were.

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[color=D3E498]H A R L O W E[/color]
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[/b][/h1][/sup][indent][sub][COLOR=D3E498][B]Location:[/B][/COLOR] [I]Team 78 Campsite - Dundas Islands, Pacific Ocean[/I][/sub][sup][right][COLOR=D3E498][b]The Homecoming Trials #1.103b: [/b][/COLOR] [I]This Is Something Real[/I][/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][sub][color=D3E498][B]Interaction(s):[/B][/COLOR] Coop [@psych0pomp], Yuri [@Wei Wuxian] [/sub][SUP][RIGHT][COLOR=SILVER][b]Previously:[/b][/COLOR] [I]Lyrics[/I][/right][/SUP]

Before Harlowe knew it, more had come over to her. She turned the music down to hear what the others were saying. So far, no one seemed annoyed by her playlist. [color=D3E498]"Uh, not sure to be honest. Never tried. I imagine I can get it pretty loud though. I think I even hit that frequency that only dogs can hear once.[/color] Harlowe decided to keep the event that brought here here a secret. It's not like everyone else was trauma-dumping. 

As Yuri spoke, the wind picked up, blowing around the guy. [color=D3E498]"So you control the wind or something? Pretty awesome power!"[/color]

Another guy came running up, this one clearly enjoying the pizza they were provided. Harlowe couldn't help but appreciate it. And he was cute. Come to think of it, so far, everyone she had seen was hot. [color=D3E498]"Hey Coop, Yuri. Name's Harlowe. I believe I am still looking for a tent buddy. Are either of you in need of one? I promise to be the best roomie for the night! Can't promise to be super great in the morning though. I hate mornings."[/color]

Harlowe decided to bite the bullet. Perhaps one of these two had more of an idea as to what was going on. [color=D3E498]"Hey, do either of you two know about this school and what's going on with these trials tomorrow? I was dropped off at the front gate literally during that opening ceremony bit and I barely had time to read up on anything before we all hiked up here."[/color]