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Edwina Fairfax

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Edwina had made her way onto the last balcony, crouching up against the bars. Her hair had been tied back and then placed in a beanie - red hair tended to draw attention and that was the opposite of what she was going for. From what her information told her, they tended to meet up in a large group before they went hunting. She saw one coming from the South end of the alley, with three coming from the North end. Odd they're not in one large group... Edwina bit her lip, considering the plan she had in order.

The small tracking device felt cold in her hand. There wouldn't be too many chances at this - she'd need to sneak up on them and plant the tracker. She could then follow them back to where the kids were stashed and take them all out - drop a call to the police first, then blind the bastards into submission. It was just a waiting game at this point. As soon as the thugs on the ground started talking, she'd make her move.

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Edwina Fairfax

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Edwina stood still for a moment, mulling over what Mercury had just told her. Was he claiming to be made out of dark energy? If that was the case, then he wouldn't be able to interact with light. His interactions with gravity would then be repulsive in nature as well. And if there was anyone who was familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum, it was Edwina. Although she only manipulated light, she had the potential to manipulate other forms of energy - if she only pushed herself hard enough. Maybe one day, she'd be able to master electromagnetism.

Making a slight plan to test Mercury's claim at a later point, Edwina headed back to the physics department, ready for a particularly grueling group meeting...

Later that evening...

Edwina sat on the rooftop of a building, peering down into the alleyway below. This area was a hotspot for criminal activity, where abductions, murder, and rape were all common. She was dressed from head to toe in black, in order to keep herself from needing to use her abilities as natural camouflage. While it wouldn't have been hard by any means, the more things she had to concentrate on, the slower her reflexes would be.

It was a little before midnight when Edwina noticed movement in the street below. The darkness didn't impact her sight - it was a different sort of sight that she was using. She was a light manipulator - seeing in the dark was child's play. "Finally," Edwina whispered. She then quickly and silently began making her way down the fire escape, ready to surprise the unsuspecting criminal below...

The Horrors of Coventry - Concluded

@FantasyChic: Day 7

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Edwina frowned slightly at Mercury's exclamation. She could have understood a simple misunderstanding on diction, but the terminologies were quite clear. In a research lab, a grad student or post doc (of which Edwina would be considered the later) served as a mentor to whatever undergraduate the P.I. assigned to them. It wasn't her job to teach Vido manners and etiquette, to get on his case about his other classes. Her job started and ended when it came to how he acted in their research lab - the data he collected, the techniques he learned, and the articles he tried to write.

Vido's behavior in Mercury's course was simply not her problem. If he was messing with the equipment in the lab or falsifying data - that was her problem. She wasn't his mother and this wasn't high school anymore. This was a university campus. "I'm not asking for you to respect me," Edwina said flatly. "But correcting Vido's behavior in courses isn't my responsibility - and if he is disrupting lectures, kick him out. He's not a child anymore."

"And for what I can do?" Edwina added. "I'm not gifted - I'm just an associate researcher." She then checked her phone - she had to head back to the lab soon.

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Just got home - posting now ^^

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Kay. I’ll reply for Edwina when I get home

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That’s not the actual job title though - they’re called your mentor. (I know, I currently work in an academic research lab)

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Before I reply for Edwina - does Mercury know how mentoring works for researchers? Their job is to teach the undergrad how to operate in a research lab for that field - and anything beyond that isn’t their job

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Edwina Fairfax

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"But remember, they're young. He's fallen in love with science and nothing else can compare to it - at least for now. How many history majors treat chemistry with the same attention they do history? Or art majors - do they adore math as much as they do painting? It's their first academic love," Edwina said, smiling a bit wistfully. While she understood the need for a well rounded education, she also understood the desire to focus on one's declared field of study. She had friends that had loved literature and history in high school, but once they studied science in college, suddenly those literature classes were not as much breathtaking as they were a pain in the ass. Maybe it was some of the rivalry between the hard and soft sciences - maybe it was just human nature.

"Asimov fan? I hope they don't tell you that you have to sacrifice your life for others," Edwina commented. She wasn't sure what to make of Mercury. She knew that some individuals with gifts cooperated with governments - but back in the United States, they usually ended up imprisoned rather than greeted with open arms. However, despite all of her warning bells in her head that she should leave and go back to her work - just in case she accidentally drew too much attention to herself - she was curious. It had been a long time since she met another individual with powers. The last one being her cousin... The girl was in a highly secure mental institution now specifically designed for the gifted.

"Mind if I ask what you can do? I've got a cousin with powers - she's super sweet, little bit shy, but can heal from almost any injury."

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@Gilgex I'll be around and replying till I finish packing and fall asleep tonight btw ^^