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The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

Nina Jelen

Katalina Hargrave

The Peeps

Location: Simonè's Coffee Cafè
Interacting With: The Coffee Squad

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Nina smiled as Ali gave her a hug and she hugged back. She knew from the schedule that Ali was working today, along with Petyr. "Hey girl, ready for work?"

Alicia smiled when Nina hugged her back and pulled up a chair next to the two of them, since she had a few minutes before her shift and tied her hair into a pony tail. "Hi Nina, I am enjoying your evening off I assume?"

"Yup, lucky me. I got today and tomorrow off, but I think I'm working double shifts this weekend to make up for it. So how was school? I hear some things got very interesting earlier today." Nina looked at Ali, one of her other good friends, curiously.

"Yeah today was kind of pretty weird, I actually skipped classes for the day and hung out with Jade this morning, and then with Kat before I came over here." Alicia said and stretched slightly looking over towards her friend. "How has your day been?"

"I bet your mom is pissed... but sounds like fun. I cut as well... spent the day at the Wilcox Lodge helping out. I'm sure Petyr will wanna talk about it when he gets here." Nina let out a small sigh and leaned back into her chair and sipped her drink.

Alicia shrugged slightly. "Eh I do it from time to time, but its not an every day thing. And a little scolding doesnt really hurt me to much my mom gets over it pretty quick."

Ashton had been sitting idly by,after he had returned Alicia's wave, letting the two girls have their conversation. He had a slight smile upon his face as he silently listened to the conversation going on around him. With all of the crazy stuff going on and the memorial tomorrow, it was nice to be part of something normal, standard and familiar. His mind began to drift away in thought as he started to redirect his gaze elsewhere. That was when the bell attached to the cafe door jingled. When he turned his head to look over there, his eyes widened when he saw the person who just walked in.

"Jade!" He called out with a grin and a lazy wave. "Wasn't expecting to see you here."

Not even ten seconds after walking into Simonè's Coffee, Jade seemed to be called over. She looked over to see who it was and wouldn't ya know it, it was that fine piece of ass, Ashton Bryant. Jade started to walk over to the table that he was sitting at,"hey good looking, what's happening?" Jade asked him, smiling. Ashton just gave her a wink in response.

Alicia turned her head to hear the door to Simone's Cafe and saw that it was Jade, which she hadnt seen since the Astronomy Club meeting and Jade ending up snapping at her and then storming off. Alicia smiled slightly towards Jade and waved towards her best friend. "Hey Jade, is everything alright?" She asked turning to face her friend.

"Actually, I need to talk to y-" Before Jade could finish, she noticed Nina. Almost instantaneously, Jade's nostrils flared.

Nina looked at Jade and sighed internally. She was already mentally prepairing herself for the death glare she was about to recieve from Jade. However, that didn't mean she had to be rude. "Hello Jade."

"Nina.." Jade said, giving her a light nod. Jade was trying to withhold her strong dislike for that woman. She had to shake her head to focus on the real reason why she showed up at Simonè's. "Alicia, you got a minute? I have to talk to you." Jade asked Alicia.

Ashton had recalled Jade's breakdown during the astronomy meeting. He also was aware of the tension between Nina and Jade. He quickly turned to Nina. "Hey Nina, I believe that I was promised hot chocolate...?" He drawled with a grin. "You know how picky I am with it, frankly you're the only one who can get it right."

Nina chuckled a bit. "Only for you Ash. I'll be right back then." Nina got up and headed behind the counter and whispered something to another coworker who let Nina take over the espresso machine.

The bells jingled again as Katalina walked into Simone's, having made psudo plans to show up while Ali was working. She waved over at her friend before noticing that Ash and Jade were there also. She paused and then walked over and smiled. "'Sup everyone!"

When the bell from Simonè's ring, Jade saw Katalina enter the cafè. Though Jade didn't have that much of a problem with her, she was always hanging around Alicia. For that reason, Jade found herself trying to avoid Kata as much as possible, or at the very least, getting Alicia's attention as much as she could. Still, for the sake of not alerting Alicia because Jade really did want to talk to her, she would fake a friendly smile for now.

And Jade did just that. She turned her head, waved to Katalina slightly, and smiled, saying nothing.

Alicia looked between Nina and Jade, she could easily feel the tension between the two of them even noticing Jade's nostrils flared slightly at the sight of Nina. She quickly turned to look at Jade, and had a feeling what Jade wanted to talk about and nodded towards her. "Sure thing Jade." Alicia said as she stood up from her seat looking at Ashton. "So you think my brewing sucks huh? I'm really hurt now Alicia said jokingly and gently patted Ash on the back, just then Alicia heard the door opening and saw that it was Kat coming in.

"Hey there lovely lady!" Alicia said with a smile and quickly hugged Kat, and noticed Jade there for a moment. "I'll be back in a minute or two Kat, I need to talk to Jade for a second privately." Kata nodded in response. Alicia then headed over towards the restrooms and turned to face Jade. "So, whats up?"

"I'm just going to be frank about this," Jade said, taking in a somewhat deep breath, "I was a total bitch to you earlier. I started to remember how everything used to be before Jason and I took a trip to splitsville and that sudden suggestion from Moon about us sticking together just put the icing on a really shitty cake " Jade continued, "Fact is, it took me a wild conversation with the most unlikely of sources to realize that I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you." Jade said to Alicia, "You're pretty much one of the few people who actually don't shit on me every chance they get, so I'm sorry for being a total bitch." Jade finished, apologizing to Alicia.

Alicia leaned herself up against the wall crossing her arms over her chest looking straight into Jade's eyes, and could tell she was being honest and smiled and shook her head. "You know you dont have to apologize for that, I've never dated so I wouldnt know the feeling." Alicia said running a hand through her hair and smiled slightly. "I will always have your back no matter what Jade. But I'm glad you apologized anyway."Alicia said extending her hand towards Jade.

Smiling softly at Alicia, Jade hugged her for a few seconds. After the hug broke, Jade looked over towards the table briefly, specifically at Katalina, and then back to Alicia "You can't tell me you haven't dated when you have that redhead over there fawning over you like some horny rabbit." She said with a laugh.

Alicia smiled and returned the hug and sighed slightly she was glad that they fixed things up quickly, and then broke the hug she turned to look over at Kat over at the table and instantly turned red at Jade's comment. "Shut up Jade, I don't know if she likes me in that way." Alicia said defensivly.

"Clueless as always." Jade laughed, "listen, I'm kind of a pro at spotting these things." Jade said smugly, "she wants you. She wouldn't be here at your workplace if she didn't. Hell, I'm sure the only reason that pale-as-fuck redhead was at the Astronomy Club meeting was because you were going." Jade said.

Alicia rubbed the back of her neck awkwardly still eyeing Kat some more and then looked over towards Jade. "Thanks for the info relationship guru." Alicia said with a slight smile and gave Jade another quick hug. "Was there anything else on your mind?" Alicia asked.

"Sure thing!" Jade said, smiling.

On the note of anything else, Jade just remembered the other reason why she needed to talk to Alicia. "Oh yeah, I almost forgot!" Jade said, "You know that loner kid, Grant Wells, right?" She asked Alicia.

Alicia looked at Jade for a moment as she asked her about Grant and nodded. "Yeah we sometimes hang out. but not that often what about him,? Did you want to get into his pants or something?"

"No.." Jade said, looking at Alicia with a long, slightly annoyed expression. "I mean, yeah he's pretty hot if you like that whole shy, nerdy, writer look," Jade admitted, "but that's not why I asked if you knew him." Jade said, "it seems that he may be like us, but more specifically, you." Jade told her, putting emphasis on Alicia.

"I'm only kidding Jade, no need to get your panties up in a bunch." Alicia laughed and then stopped for a moment when Jade mentioned he was like them as well, but more like her and was slightly interested. "How so, is he some sort of metal bender like me?" Alicia asked.

"I'm really don't know if it's with metal, but —" Jade paused, scratching her cheek, "— but I was kind of teasing the poor kid about being all quiet and eating alone, and he might've gotten angry. Jade shamefully admitted to Alicia. "And that's when the cup I was holding started to move towards him." Jade told Alicia, "It brought me to when that coke can of yours was moved." Jade said, a look of uncertainty about what Grant has. "So, I don't know if it's exactly like your Toph-ripoff ability or if it's something different entirely, but I already kind of told him you would meet with us later on today. " Jade told Alicia, a delayed, almost nervous laugh following.

"Well I honestly have used mine all that much, but the three of us can meet up at my place or something later tonight. I get off around nine tonight." Alicia said and looked down at her phone and hadnt realized that she was past her time to clock in. "I gotta go and clock in." Alicia said and gave Jade another quick hug and smiled. "I'll see you two later on tonight." Alicia said and headed over towards the registers.

"Yeah, see ya tonight," Jade said, walking off away from the restrooms, to where Ash and Kat were sitting. She gave them something akin to a smile and nod and she left, off to god-knows where.

She quickly clocked in and looked over towards Nina, Kat and Ash still sitting there. "Sorry about that, anything I can get you Kat and Nina?" Alicia asked and looked over towards Nina as well.

While Jade and Alicia had been talking, Nina came back with the cup of hot cocoa, and handed it to Ash. "There you go Ash, one cocoa, as promised." Ash accepted the cocoa with a grateful nod and smile. When Alicia returned she smiled. "I'm good thanks... I'm mostly just waiting for Petyr at this point."

"I will take whatever you whip up for me lovely lady, you know what I like." Kata said with a wink and giggled a bit. She nodded back to Jade as she left and looked at Alicia. "Everything okay with you two now?"

"How is Petyr doing by the way? I havent seen him all day" Alicia asked and smiled towards Kat as she wrote down the order. "One caramel latte for the lovely redhead." Alicia nodded towards Kat. "Yeah Jade and I are both good now, she just wanted to apologize for earlier."

"I'm glad you two made up. And thanks sweetie." Kata smiled at Alicia, blushing a bit at her comment.

Alicia nodded towards Kat and smiled as she turned to head off towards the front to make Kat's caramel latte.

"I don't know. I haven't seen him either. I suspect he might be worried/ miffed at me because I did ditch today." Nina relaxed a bit more in her armchair. "I figured I'll chill here till he comes in and then we could talke."

"It's unlike you to ditch Nina," Ash commented as he took a sip of his signature hot cocoa drink. "And wow, sparks are flying between you guys Kata, Alicia. Do I need to leave so you guys can sort that sexual tension out?" Ash chuckled with a devious grin, observing the slight blushes and little signs of flitation flitting back and forth between the two.

Kata blushed and looked at Ash. "You don't have to leave unless you want to... but I think I messed it up earlier. I should have said something when we were at my house."

Nina looked over at Ash. "I know, but I already explained to you what happened Ash. But yeah Kata, when did that start happening?" Nina leaned in a bit.

"I uh... oh Nina, since you did cut, did you need the assignments for class?" Kata looked more than happy to change the subject. Nina shook her head.

"I'll get it from Petyr, I'm sure."

Alicia came back holding Kat's caramel latte in her hand and handed it over towards her friend and smiled at her. "One caramel latte." Alicia said looking towards the three of them. "What were the three of you guys talking about?" Alicia asked.

Kata blushed. "Uh I was asking Nina if she needed the assignments from today, but she declined. Thanks for the drink Ali, you're the best." She smiled up at her friend as she took the drink. Nina rolled her eyes.

"I'm gonna get a head start on my reading. If you need me, just tap my shoulder." Nina pulled out a small book for English class and started reading it.

Alicia noticed Kat blushing slightly and smiled slightly then looked over towards Nina and nodded. "Alright then, and if you need anything the two of you just yell out for me." Alicia said and gave Kat a gentle pat on the shoulder, before walking off to take orders from other cutomers.

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

Nina Jelen

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Locations: Simon's Cafe
Interacting with: Each other and Petyr via Text @Saltwater Thief

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Once Nina arrived at the cafe, she felt her phone buzzing and saw a text from Petyr. "Weird...must have been out of range... uh oh."

"P- I don't have work today, but I will be at the cafe. Meeting up with Ash for a bit. Need to talk to him. We will talk later, ok? -<3 N She hit the send button and bit her lip. It was the twin thing, and she could tell that Petyr was not that happy with her at the moment. Of course, she didn't normally cut school to do things with people, so she couldn't blame him.

She chose to sit in one of the armchairs in the corner of Simon's and let out a sigh. She felt tired, from all the cleaning she had been doing earlier. It had been hard work. However, she still felt that the new dress and fixing and cleaning her jacket had been a little over the top. Not that she didn't appreciate it. She relaxed into the chair, waiting for Ash to show up.

A few minutes later, Ashton showed up, his hair was still a little wet from swimming practice. It appeared that he came here straight from school, he was still sporting his backpack. Spotting Nina in the armchair, he made his way over with a grin and a wave. "Hey Nina! Didn't see you at all during school. What's up?" He seated himself in the armchair facing Nina's and leaned on the armrest. "You look tired. You okay?"

"There is a reason you didn't see me. I kinda cut to help out Everett Wilcox at his lodge. Figured he could use a friend given what tomorrow is." Nina looked over and got up and hugged Ash before he sat down. "I can always tell when you have practice, because you smell like chlorine." She giggled a bit and sat back down and handed him a cup of hot cocoa. "So, did I miss anything crazy at school today? I bet there was something about that eclipse last night, huh?"

His expression clouded a bit. "Yeah... The memorial." He said softly. He quickly gave her a reassuring smiel before filling her in on everything that's happened. "So yeah. It's really crazy, but apparently the eclipse gave everyone freaky powers. Apparently Moon can fly, Jade can create earthquakes, Kata can manipulate water, Jay can teleport... And that's not even half of that. It's insane."

Nina's eyes widened. "Do prdele. So... it wasn't... Uh... funny story Ash. Its not just them. But what about you? You saw it right? Did you get anything?" Nina sipped her latte, and looked over at Ash.

Ash simply shrugged. "Nope, I've got nothing. Jay told me to experiment with it though because it might be more 'subtle', whatever that means." He then leaned forward as if something just occurred to him. "What do you mean, 'it's not just them'? Nina can you...?" He trailed off.

"I can't really show you here, but yeah. I can do interesting things as well..." She bit her lip in thought. She and Petyr had agreed to keep their gifts quiet for now. She would keep the fact that Petyr could as well quiet until he said otherwise. "And you... subtle? Hmmm I wonder what it could be."

Ashton raised an eyebrow. "I'll be looking forward to you showing me then, later." He then shrugged and settled back into the armchair. "I definitely haven't noticed anything. I mean... People seem to be discovering theirs in a really obvious way. Like Austin super speeded around, Livvie knocked Gerard's food over with wind... There's no guarantee that I've got anything. And I think that I'm the odd one out."

"I only figured it because I burned breakfast to bits because I got concerned and worried. Otherwise I wouldn't know I have something. So maybe you do, just haven't really triggered it yet? I don't know, this is new territory for everyone. Wait, Livvie got a power as well? Huh... What about Tess?" Nina leaned in a bit closer to Ash. She had other things she wanted to talk about, but it wasn't the time.

"Uh... Lemme think." Ash tilted his head in thought. Moments later, he snapped his fingers. "I think she said invisibility."

"Figures... seems that's all she's been wanting to do lately... I miss her. I need someone I can talk to about boy trouble... uh oh. Let me guess, you're going to ask about it huh?" Nina looked at Ash, blushing a bit. She couldn't keep her mouth shut it seemed.

Ash gave a smirk and pointed at her with a tongue click and a wink. "You said it, not me. And if I'm not mistaken... Isn't that the real reason why you wanted to hang out today?"

Nina blushed more. "Augh I'm just so confused right now! I wish it could be simple, but no, everything in my life apparently has to be so complex!" Nina sighed, and took a long sip of her latte.

Ashton chuckled sympathetically at his flustered friend. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. But if you want someone to talk to, I'm here. Even though I'm not Tess. Or a girl, for that matter." He glanced outside the window for a second in thought before redirecting his gaze back at Nina. "A lot of the times, things aren't as complex as you think they are though. Human beings have a tendency to over complicate and over analyze."

Nina looked at Ash and paused, and then took another sip of her coffee. "Everett kissed me today, twice, but it seems he's also blocking me out a bit. I mean, I understand. He's going through a lot, but at the same time I want to be there for him. I don't know. It feels complex. Maybe I am overthinking it. Sorry for dumping this all on you."

Ashton blinked at Nina for a few moments. He didn't know what he was expecting, but it was certainly not that. "Wow, that is a bit complex, isn't it?" He murmured in surprise. "It's fine Nina. You know that I'm here for you. But you know what? No amount of speculating is going to figure anything out, unless you just want to freak yourself out a bit. Have you thought of maybe you know. Talking to him? I know it can be hard, but it might help." He leaned forward with a reassuring smile and patted her head. "You'll figure it out. I know you will."

Nina giggled a bit as Ash patted her head. "I think I will do that when I next get the chance. He's having some sort of party tomorrow at the lodge, I think everyone is invited, by the way." Nina took a sip of her coffee and smiled. "Thanks Ash. You really are a good friend. I needed that."

"Any time." Ash replied with a warm smile.

Northwood Academy

My mother and father-in-law are great.

My grandmother-in-law... ...The second is more accurate.

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

Katalina Hargrave

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Location: Astronomy Club ->
Interacting with: Eachother and Jay @McHaggis

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Katalina wanted to yell at Jade as she left. She didn't hate her, but apparently, in Jade's mind, everyone was against her, except three people. And what was that about it being a result of Jay and her's break up? They had dated? She let out a sigh and rubbed the bridge of her nose and looked at Ali. She put a hand on Ali's shoulder and rubbed to comfort her a bit. She had taken a brunt of Jade's anger, and didn't really deserve it.

As she listened to Jay she paused. "Um, you know, I noticed that there were several people that cut class today, so they might not be in the loop that they are not the only ones with powers. Also, there could be a few others that just arn't a part of Astronomy club, like me, who didn't get the memo that we were meeting over the eclipse. Do you think we should try to reach out to people?

"I guess... but what if they snitch? Or worse, what if they think we're, like, psychos?" Jay wondered, then frowned pensively. His brows furrowed too. His expression was the epitome of seriousness. "Maybe try, yeah. They shouldn't be alone. What if there's side-effects or something?"

"Thanks Jay. That was all I had to say at the moment." Kata turned to Alicia and rubbed her shoulder again. "You okay pretty lady?"

Alicia watched as Jade turned around and stormed out of the classroom letting out a quiet sigh, she sat back down in her seat turning to look over at Kat and smiled as she gently patted her shoulder. Her attention went over towards Jay as Kat asked him a question for those who werent apart of the astronomy club, which was a good question.

Alicia looked back at Kat asking if she was alright and nodded towards her friend. "Yeah i'll be fine." Alicia smiled gently patting her on the shoulder and stretched slightly seeing Mr. Fender coming in, the bell was about to ring. "I'll text you later Jay and I can help out plan something if you need me to." Alicia said, and turned to look over at Kat and smiled. "Should we go?"

"Probably a good plan. Should we head to class or do you wanna do something else with your afternoon? Kata stood up and streched a bit, and looked at Alicia.

Alicia thought for a moment whether to skip class or go back to them, a lot on her mind and tomorrow was going to be rather gloomy for the memorial service. "If you want to risk getting in trouble we could ditch the rest of the classes for today?" Alicia suggested.

Katalina paused for a moment. It wasn't her normal MO to skip classes, but today had been a weird day, and tomorrow was the memorial service. "Sure, let's ditch. However, if your mom asks, it was all my idea." Kata offered her friend a smile and her hand.

Alicia smiled as she took Kat's hand. "Thanks Kat, and don't worry about taking the blame, its my own idea anyway." Alicia said as she got up from her seat and started to head out of the classroom and down the hallway looking over towards her friend. "So where do you want to go sexy?"

Kata blushed at that and smiled, still holding Alicia's hand. "Hmm well in our little town there arn't many places to go... so... how about the coffee shop? Wait you work there, I'm sure your boss would be suspicious. Hmm, we could hang out at my house? Family is working, like usual. Unless you have somewhere else you wanna go?" She turned to looked at Alicia as they headed out of the school.

"Yeah my boss would instantly call my mom, I swear she has her own little spy ring. Your place works for me." Alicia said with a laugh seeing Kat blush at her compliment and snuck out of the school and walked along side her best friend. "So kind of a weird day huh?" Alicia said softly.

"Yeah, I mean now it makes sense why I couldn't get my hair wet in the shower. Also, you got this Magneto thing going on it seems. You arn't going to turn evil on me now, are you?" Kata chuckled a bit as she and Alicia walked to her house.

"Oh yeah I am so totally going to go evil and fight for mutants and try and take over the world." Alicia started laughing and shook her head walking backwards to face Kat as they walked along the street. "I honestly wont ever do that though, besides you can keep me in line if that happens."

"I know, I was joking, but I will keep you in line if needed. Besides if anyone will misuse their powers, its probably going to be King, given how he acts at times." Kata rolled her eyes as they continued to walk. "Empathy man. He could really mess someone up with that."

"I knew that you were joking silly." Alicia said running a hand through her hair and shrugged slightly. "King's ability would be more creepy he could see what others are feeling, but I guess its completely harmless. You can whip someone around with water if you could."

"I guess that is true. However, that just isn't me. I don't think I could whip people around." Kata frowned a bit in thought as they continued to walk. "You could do some serious damage to someone with piercings, just yanking them out. Not that you would do that. Man my mind is going to dark places today."

Alicia took a step closer and gently wrapped an arm over her friend's shoulder as they continued to walk alongside one another. "Well what do you want to talk about then that isnt all dark and gloomy?" Alicia asked seeing that they were getting closer towards Kat's house now. "And I wouldnt use my powers to do anything like that, I probably wont even use them at all."

Kata blushed. A million things popped to her mind that she wanted to say, but she wasn't sure it was the time. "Hmmm oh well, oh any new games you've been playing that I need to get in on? I think I need to update my Steam wishlist soon." As they approached the door of the Hargraves house, Kata pulled out her keys and unlocked the door. She held it open and let Alicia in first, and once they were both in the house, she closed and locked the doors.

Alicia smiled as she walked into Kat's house being inside hundreds of times before she quickly took off her shoes and thought about the many games coming out. "Ive been mainly playing Xbox One lately, not to many games are out right now that peeked my interest except for Halo 5 coming out next month, and then Fallout 4 the following month after that."

Kata took off her shoes as well and nodded. "Yeah, and then Tomb Raider at Christmas. Mmm Lara can raid my tomb anyday." Kata coughed a bit and slung off her backpack and headed for the kitchen. "You want anything to drink or eat? I'm starving, but I did skip both breakfast and lunch on accident."

Alicia giggled as she started to follow Kat into the kitchen, she then pulled herself up onto the counter looking down at Kat. "Lara is really hot way better then what she looked like in the older games. And Ill just some Coke or whatever soda that you have." Alicia said lightly swaying her feet back and forth and stretched slightly. "Why did you skip breakfast? Lunch I understand since the meetng was during lunch."

"Story as old as time Ali, I woke up late and had to run out the door." Kata walked over to the fridge and opened it, and pulled out a Blue Sky soda and handed it to Ali. She then pulled out some bread, peanut butter and jelly. She started making a sandwich and set it on a plate. "You wanna chill and watch something or do you wanna play something?" She picked up the sandwich and took a bite as she waited for Ali to reply.

"Well at least you got a little bit of extra sleep, during the school week my mom always forces me to get up so early." Alicia smiled taking the Blue Sky from Kat's hand and pulled the tab and took a sip from the soda. "I wouldnt mind watching something, just a movie or whatever is on the TV?" Alicia asked as she pulled herself off of the counter.

"Works for me. Speaking of tale as old as time, wanna watch Beauty and the Beast? Been having a craving for it recently. And honestly I only got extra sleep since I forgot to reset my alarm for the weekday. Silly me." Kata chuckled and headed into the living room and set her sandwich on the table before digging around in the movie cabinet her parents had.

"Beauty and the Beast works for me, I used to watch it so many times when I was little that my dad and brother were sick of it." Alicia said with a laugh and followed Kat and sat down on the couch stretching out on it while she watched Kat closely as she searched the cabinet of movies blushing slightly as she stared at Kat's behind.

Kata soon pulled out a Blu-Ray, and walked over to the PS4 and popped it in, and then sat down on the couch. "Well, I love this movie, so no worrys on me getting sick of it. Just to warn you, this movie will make me cry at the end." Kata blushed a bit and scooted close to Ali.

Alicia blushed slightly when Kat scooted closer to her and smiled softly and rested her feet on the coffee table in front of them. "Well its a good thing that we are best friends and like the same movies." Alicia said as the movie started.

"Yes, best friends." Kata sighed a bit, and turned her attention to the movie as it started. There would be time for lamentations later, but right now, it was movie time.

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

@Nallore Perhaps it is collab time with Kata and Ali?

Northwood Academy

I'm spending Christmas Eve at home with the housemates and then Christmas with my in-laws.

The Mundane – Relations Sheets

Katalina Hargrave

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♫ – Best Friend
☮ – Friend
☯ – Neutral
⚡ – Rival
⚔ – Nemesis
♥ – Love Interest
⚤ – Boyfriend/Girlfriend

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☮ Jay Hunter-Darling ☮

"Jay! We play a lot of games over steam, sometimes with Alicia. He's pretty chill. Runs the astronomy club. Usually hangs out with Moon. He's a good friend and I enjoy spending time with him online."

☯ Malcom Okada ☯

"I don't really hang around Mal that much. He hangs out with 'The King' and that usually involves booze and drugs. No thanks."

☮ Ashton 'Ash' Bryant ☮

”Ash! My swim buddy! He’s cute, and if I was bi or straight I’d be totally into him, but I’m not so… yeah. We bonded over swimming a long time ago, and have been good friends since then. He’s super friendly and I appreciate his friendship.”

☯ Scout Presley ☯

"Scouts got a rep. I don't really know her that well personally, but, yeah."

☯ The King ☯

"King. Most people know him. I don’t associate with him really."

☮ Alice Malone ☮

"Alice is a sweetie! She knows all sorts of plants that she puts in tea to help me with muscle pains. We’ve been friends for a few years, and honestly, she’s a cutie. I know she’s always up for hanging out, and is super polite. I know her nick name is the Princess, but she acts more like Princess Kate than some spoiled brat."

☯ Jade Taylor ☯

"I’m aware that Jade has a less than stellar reputation, but she’s friends with Alicia, so I know there’s good in her. We don’t really hang ourselves, but I’d like to get to know her better. However she does act a little catty towards me, but I think it’s because I’m trying to get Alicia’s attention. I’m not mad."

☯ Gerard West ☯

"Gerard. Seems like a nice guy, but we don't tend to cross paths very much. He seems like he'd be pretty chill to hang with, but other than that, I don't know that much about him."

☮ Tessa Grey ☮

"Tessa, we're friendly, but I wouldn't call us super close. She kinda keeps to herself. I notice that she kinda pushes anything away that reminds her of her sister. She's nice, but she needs some help before she just fades away."

☯ Everett Wilcox ☯

"Everett… he sometimes supplies my family with fresh meat to sell in the store. I know his folks were killed by that horrible serial killer. I think there is a hole in that boy that he lets someone help heal. He kinda has this lone wolf vibe about him. Also, he has a dog."

☯ Petyr Jelen ☯

"Petyr... I know he and his sister work at the cafe with Ali, but beyond that, not much. He and his sister seem close, but not in the creepy weird way. He seems like a nice person. I know he's in band, and can play drums well. But that's it."

☯ Nina Jelen ☯

"I don't know Nina that well. She works with Ali, and keeps to herself it seems. However, I know that she can be a bit sharp tongued if you get on her bad side. We could be friends, if she'd open up maybe a little?"

♫ ♥ ⚤ Alicia Smith ♫ ♥ ⚤

“Ali! My sweet friend! She’s a cutie, and we spend quite a lot of time together. We play games over skype/ steam. I come in to see her at work a lot, and do some of my schoolwork there. It might be because I have this massive crush on Ali… And I honestly want to tell her soon. She’s a talented artist, and I love seeing her work.”

☯ Immanuelle 'Moon' Dutoit ☯

"I don't know Moon very well, even though she's like besties with Jay. She seems sweet, and has like this other world vibe around her. Seems really in touch with nature. I think if I got to know her better we could be friends."

☮ Olivia Johnson ☮

"Olivia and I were scouted by the same Olympic scout when he came to Verona. While I turned him down, she seemed interested. She's a great gymnast and friend. We hang out sometimes at the cafe when we come to see our friends that work there. Very pretty."

☮ Grant Jackson Wells ☮

”Grant! We get along pretty well, play some games over Steam. He’s pretty cool. I get the feeling there’s something he’s hiding but I won’t pry if he doesn’t wanna talk about it. Pretty friendy dude, does not do the party scene, much like me.”

☯ Austin Williams ☯

"I don't know Austin that well, but he has that cute British accent, and is super nerdy. I could see us being friends."

⚔ Noah Santiago ⚔

"What a bastard! He called Alicia an ugly pig and me some nasty things as well. He made Ali cry! He's rude, crude and I'm pretty sure he's up to no good. I wouldn't dare get mixed up with him."

Northwood Academy

OMG IT HAS BEEN SO LONG! I FINALLY HAVE INTERNET AGAIN AND A PHONE ;-; I Understand if it's been to long since my last post, but it makes me super happy to see this session still going. I love this RP.

@Treepuncher121

OMG You're alive! WOW! Welcome back to the land of the living!

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

Nina Jelen and Everett Wilcox

Location: Wilcox Lands
Interacting with: Everett @AcerRo
Time: 10AM~ 1PM

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After realizing that Everett would be a while, Nina decided to clean up a bit. That was part of the reason she was there, she figured, to help out. She started with the campsite, picking up any trash that was there, and putting it in a pile on the porch of the cabin. She figured that once she was done with the campsite, she’d turn her attention to the cabin itself.

After about an hour or so of picking up the campsite, she figured it was as good as it was going to get. She picked up the dutch oven that was by the fireplace and took it inside the cabin, hoping that there would be a way to clean the cooking wear inside.

Inside the cabin was impressive. There was a small kitchen like thing, as well as a bathroom. With running hot and cold water. Jackpot. She went over to the sink and started cleaning up the dutch oven, and realized there were several other dirty plates as well. She got to work on them, humming all the while.

When the dishes were set out to dry, she turned her attention to picking up around the cabin itself. Armed with a trash bag she had found under the sink, she started picking up trash, starting with the stuff she had left on the porch. She continued to hum to herself as she cleaned, however her mind did wander at times, thinking of Everett. ”So… what does it mean? I mean that kiss? And the fact that I kissed him back? Does that mean that we’re… No don’t jump to conclusions Nina. Wait… talk it over with him.”

I'm alright
Nobody worried about me
Why you gotta give me a fight
Can't you just let me be.

Everett sang as he rode into the campsite. The last bit of his cigarette on his lips. He rode right up the fire and tossed the butt in. He was shocked at how good the campsite looked. It wasn't neglected by any means, but no one ever had the time to keep them up the way they should. “Well I'll be damned, girl works I'll say that much for her.“

His ears heard exactly what they wanted to hear. Snarls and growls coming from the cabin. The loud and vicious sound of an angry wolf defending what was his by force if need be. It was easy for Everett to forget just how threatening Dags was. He was used to it. He knew the rules of Dagnasty. So he smiled at the sound and sight of his angry wolf. The moment Dags laid eyes on his the anger was replaced by a wagging tale. “Wanna eat Dags?” He shouted as Dags chased after the elk meat.

Everett reached in a game bag and pulled out the bruised rib meat. Hold the lot of it in his hand. Everett gave Dags a few commands. Dags it was Dags favorite game. Dags didn't play fetch or a lot of other things dogs did. Dags wanted to hunt, protect and be respected and keep Everett and Aunt Lou happy. Everett loved Dags to the moon and back for that.

Everett cut off two pounds of meat and tossed it on the porch. “Go on and eat now. “ Everett said smiling at his companion.

Nina heard Dags snarls and growls turn to happy sounds and heard Everett return. She smiled and walked out of the cabin and then frowned, mostly from the smell. ”I see you found an elk while you were gone.” She tried not to show her disgust, but was failing as she looked him over. The smell alone was enough to probably make her vomit. ”Hope you don’t mind that I picked up around here a bit.”

Everett laughed at Nina grimace. “That bad huh? You get used to it. Being caked in blood bothers me more than smell.” Everett said as he took his boots and socks. A soak in the sink would help both hugely.

“I see you did a little more than clean up. Place looks great, hasn't look this good in a couple of years.” Everett rang the blood outta his socks. “Think you could grab me a bucket of water or three? Kinda need to clean off a little.”

”I’ll say.” Nina headed back into the cabin and looked around for a moment and soon found a bucket. She filled it with warm water from the sink, and stuck a small hand towel in there as well. She walked back out and set the bucket in front of Everett. ”Bucket number one. I’ll refill it as you need.”

Everett stuffed the hand towel in back pocket and took a couple of deep breaths as he dumped the whole of the bucket slowly on his head. When the bucket was about half empty he thrusted his hips forward a little so the water could fall over him. When the water was gone he handed the bucket back to Nina. “Many thanks sweetie. “

Using the hand towel he started wiping blood off of him. “Can I get another one? Oh there should be some small A Frame chairs in there. Can you bring two of them out?”

The chairs he was talking about were made a few years back. A pet project by Everett and his father. They didn't sit off the ground but were more like backrests. They were handy to have and made with branches and vines they'd found in the woods.

”Alright. I’ll be right back then.” Nina had been a little transfixed watching Everett pour the bucket of water over himself. There was no denying that Everett was attractive, and drenched in water just sealed that. She headed back into the cabin, trying to hide her blushing face. She found a few more hand towels, and the A frame chairs that Everett had asked her to bring. The looked very handmade. She smiled a bit as she ran a hand over them before heading back outside. ”Here you go, more towels and chairs for you.”

Everett took the chairs and moved them closer the fire. “Come on with me now.” He said as patted on of the chair and sat in the other.

He did his best to get whatever blood was left on him and him and dry off. There wasn't a lot he could do about the wet pants, the smell of Blood was gonna linger from them but he was doing the best he could with what he had. As far as he could tell the stench was leaving as well. Though it wouldn't be wholly gone till he had a shower.

When he was done with the last pass on his face with the towel. He stopped and watch the still burning fire. He was reminded for a moment, of all the times he was with parents at this same campfire. He didn't have the heart to tell Nina that she's the first person since his were killed to see this campsite.

Nina sat down next to the fire in the chair and looked around the campsite. The smell of the woods triggered some good memories for her, since her father always smelled of the trees. However, as she leaned back in the chair she looked over at Everett and frowned. SHe was sure something was bothering him, but what? ”Penny for your thoughts Everett?” She looked at him curiously, waiting for his answer.

Everett never looked at her. He just sat fixed on the fire. “When first came here. I hated it, we had nothing back in Tennessee. I was only thirteen when I was dragged here. Couldn't find no sweet tea anywhere, people didn't say sir or ma’am, no one held the door open. I thought this place was hell I thought this place was hell incarnate.” His accent was coming out again. “This was the first place we ever made camp. Since that night, I've loved every second of time in these Hills… County sheriff came out and told me what happened, I just saddled up a horse, grabbed my rifle, and came here… I was out here… bout a week. When I went back to the house. I was expecting Aunt Lou to be pissed she just said hugged me told me she loved me and said, she said you're a man now boy. Hadn't had a day off since. “ Everett said as calmly and collected as he would talk about the weather.

“Dags! Get my bag boy. Come on get it.” When Dags brought his backpack over Everett made a few comments on how smart Dags was. Everett lit a cigarette, gave Dags some jerky and handed Nina a bottle of water. After a long drag of his cigarette he pulled out a bottle of water for himself and sat the bag in between Everett and Nina, while Dags took the real estate next to Everett.

Nina listened silently as Everett talked and looked at him and sighed. She took a sip of water. ”You never looked at Petyr and me with pity. ‘Oh look it's the twins whose mom died. Their dad works all the time and they look like they got their clothing out of a trash bin.’ I know everyone doesn’t think that, but… you honestly never gave us ‘the look.’ And then… everything changed. I… I wanna be there for you Everett, but… you gotta let me in. You gotta let someone else in, even if it isn’t me.” Nina took another long swig of water and leaned back in the chair, and looked into the fire.

“I'd trade lives with you in heart beat. You got one above ground, more than I can say. At eighteen I got more more than most people for five counties around. I'd not think twice about going back to rags for one more day with my family. Hell I'd give all this up for a lunch picnic with them… Anyways it is what it is. We got to do something about that tree. Got an ideas?” Everett said taking another long drag.

Nina reached over and put her hand on Everett’s cheek. ”Ev… they’d want you to live. Not keep dwelling on the past. I know it’s hard, but… find something to live for, ok?” She pulled her hand back and blushed. ”Sorry… uh… the tree. Well, it’s pretty much dead at this point, probably just chop it up for wood? It will burn good given the type of tree it is. There isn’t too much you can salvage otherwise.”

“She means well.” Everett kept telling himself over and over again. He did his best to not get angry at her. She's just trying to help. If there was one thing Everett hated it was someone feeling bad for him. Like that one scooter girl. Always looking at him with pity in her eyes. He pushed the thoughts from his mind and took another long drag. “I'm of a mind to see if our new found toys could make this go quick. Otherwise we gonna be at it all day.”

”Just one thing before we start then. Why did you kiss me?” Nina turned to look at Everett. She wasn’t just going to sit on that forever and let it linger.

“Careful Everett, this could be a trap.” He thought to himself. Everett looked over and met her eyes. He was silent for a long moment. He didn't know what to say. He didn't know why he did it. He did it cause he wanted to, was that the right answer? Could you say that to a girl? “Well I… “ Everett stammered out. “G-d fucking damn it dude, stop being such a chicken shit. Say something fuck nut. Go now say something. You kill bears and make shit explode with your hands. Don't let her shut you - oh fuck it.” Everett thought to himself.

Without another thought Everett leaned in and kissed her again. Longer than the other two previous combined. Slowly he pulled back and met her eyes. Softly he whispered in her ear. “I wanted to.” He quickly rolled to his other side got to his feet. Expressions of relief and fear all crossed his face.

“Dear Sweet Baby Jesus. Please, help me, let this be over. I'll do shit for the needy. Please let this be over.“ His inner monologue droned on.

“Well then, let's uh… Yeah… let's see if we can figure out these powers huh?” The normally calm and collected Everett said obviously shaken.

Nina was a bit stunned. He wanted to? That just left her more confused, but she was also happy. Even if he tasted a bit like an ashtray, kissing him felt really really good. She stood up and walked over to Everett and looked up at him. “So… you wanted to huh? Well good. However, if you’re going to keep kissing me, its as my boyfriend… sound fair?” She blushed. ”What was that? Where the hell did that come from? When did I start acting like this? Oh god what is happening…”

“Making demands is how you wanna start a relationship is it?”Everett said as held his hand up fixated on it. Slowly but surely light gathered and formed a rather odd shaped orb in his hand. Slowly and mind full of each and every step, he walked over to the tree and lowered his hand on top of it. With a deep breath he sat the orb down and walked away quickly. As soon as he stopped moving it exploded.

”Not really… I mean I prefer if you’d ask me, but I mean… only if you want.” Nina sighed, mentally kicking herself, and walked over to the fire and stuck her hands in. She pulled her hands out, a small orb of fire in each of her palms now. She walked over to the tree, after it had exploded, and focused. She took a deep breath in and out, and started by transferring one of the orbs in her hand to the tree, and kept the flame small for the moment.

He watched as she laid the orb on top of the tree. He ignored her last statement. He wanted to get away from this topic. It bothered him too much. “So.. What can you do with that?” He asked still a tad bit shaken.

Nina felt a bit hurt as he seemed to ignore what he had to say, but took it as a sign. However, the little orb on the tree grew bigger, and soon started burning away at the tree. ”Oh no!” When she realized what it was doing, she tried to calm it down, but it was out of her control and quickly. ”Can you get some water please!?” done

Everett rushed to get the two bottles of water. He poured one on Nina’s hand first. But the second one, the second one he couldn't help himself. He tossed it up and the same gun hand me had made the day before shot the bottle in the air using his light powers. Most the fire was out the rest he kick out, mindful of his bare feet.

He looked at the tree for a moment and thought if I can make a bullet and a bomb can I make a beam outta it? Seemed simple enough, he held his hand out as it started to glow. More and more light filled his hand. As he let loose the blast the recoil from it threw his hand back. But the tree, the tree didn't manage so so well. It was clear where beam had it, there wasn't anything left.

In his excitement, he ran over to Nina spun her to the fire. “Okay I think I'm on to something. I think this more about focus and concentration than anything else.” Standing behind her he lowered his head and said softly, “Fixate on the fire. Think about what you want it to do. Worry only about the fire and you want it do.”

”Easy for you to say… You… forget about him Nina. I think we got his answer… So fire. Focus on the fire. Only on the fire. What do you want it to do? Fire…” Nina looked at the fire, her eyes narrowed. She lifted a hand and the fire took shape. She moved her other hand and the fire twisted itself, becoming a small pillar. She moved her hands and the pillar smashed, and the fire divided into four little fires within the pit. She flicked her wrist and the fire was suddenly just one simple campfire again.

“Haha, see I told you. You got this. Look at you acting like it's all hard. That's more than I can do.” Everett said giddy as a schoolgirl. “Well that tree is about gone. You wanna ride back or keep going?”

Nina sighed to herself. ”I think I’ll head back… I’m sure that Petyr is freaking out, and well… Yeah. I’ll head back.” Nina walked over to the horses and paused. ”Huh, seems my horse is occupied.”

“We can stay sweetie, ain't a one gotta run off. But we'll go if that's what you want.” Everett was a little hurt, he thought things were going pretty good for the most part. Still he put on his boots and shirt. The A frames were put on the porch. When he was done he took the reins mounted his horse. He offered his hand and stirrup for her to climb on. “Gotta ride with me, I'm afraid.” Everett said with a smile.

Nina took his hand and got up on the horse behind Everett and loosely looped her arms around him. Not as tight as she would have wanted to hold him, but… didn’t matter. She kept herself up straight and looked off to the side. ”Whenever you’re ready then.”

Everett removed her hands from his body and moved them tighter. Bring her closer to him. He never said anything other than calling for Dags. As they rode off Everett started singing his little song again.

Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to lent fifty cents
No phone no pool no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes

Ah bit two hours of pushin broom
Buys an eight by twelve four bit room
Imma man of means by no means, King of the Road

Nina closed her eyes and kept close against Everett as they rode back to the lodge.

As the road up the lodge Everett ready for the coming onslaught. Aunt Lou was at the back porch. He knew what was coming.

Northwood Academy

*curls up more into a ball and sobs* One day I will live somewhere where I will have snowww! Maybe. I dunno.