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« Oct 16, 2015 22:23:50 GMT -6 »
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This thread takes place at the same time as the Halloween party in Clyde's dorm, so please keep that in mind so you aren't in two places at once!

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It was good to get out of the party.  Things were just taking a bad turn that left a sour taste in Rebecca's mouth, in part due to Silas's silent challenge that she just didn't get.  Still dressed up as a zombie baker, she was walking alongside Eric in silence, waiting for hte music of pod four to dim before she would speak.

"That wasn't cool, Eric."  Her voice was rough but not loud or overly angry.


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« Oct 16, 2015 22:26:20 GMT -6 »
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"I agree. I can't believe everyone was going along with that."

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"I don't know why he is trying to make Clyde look like a fool."

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:28:56 GMT -6 »
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Again, a moment of silence as they wander off the direct path to their pod. Why waste time in costume?

"He...I don't know." She hakes her head and falls silent again. At least he could see the destruction of his friend happening in the long run, rather than follow blindly. She frowns and adds, "But that's not what I was talking about."

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:29:36 GMT -6 »
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"What is it then?"

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:31:42 GMT -6 »
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No beating around the bush on this one. Not that she normally did, but hte bluntness carries in her voice.

"I don't like being touched, Eric. Especially not in a huge group of people like that. Too many bodies." Too many unknown factors and overstimulization.

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:33:32 GMT -6 »
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He slows down his pace and runs a hand through his wig, adjusting it on his head.

"I'm sorry. I didn't really think about it."

Now he felt bad.

"I wasn't trying to put you on the spot or anything. Shit..."

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:41:41 GMT -6 »
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She could have told him that much. Still, she accepted the apology with a nod. She didn't doubt that eric was sincere, just overly excited, and yet that didn't excuse him from his actions having consequences.

"Just...don't do it again, alright? I don't know if you've met other metas or people who don't like or can't stand it, but I'd appreciate it if you remembered from now on." She lets her lips flicker in a smile to lighter the situation. "I don't cover myself head to toe for kicks, you know? With all the people there, you're lucky it was you and not someone else."

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« Oct 16, 2015 22:46:11 GMT -6 »
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"I will try and keep it in mind. And yeah, I mean. I knew other Metas. There were a ton of them in my special ed classes."

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"Not the kind you might think." He added quickly!

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« Oct 17, 2015 12:41:26 GMT -6 »
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There were a lot of things she could say to that, but Eric beat her to any of them. So she just looked at ERic and waited for him to explain.

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"Well, I was born with my power."

He said with a shrug.

"Most public schools weren't equipped to deal with it. My folks sure weren't." He said with a laugh. "So I got shoves into all of those special needs programs for metas growing up. And therapists." He kept his tone light to try and avoid any awkwardness with the subject.

"Not cause I was crazy or anything. Just to like, teach me that I can't use my power because I'm upset. Or to go around my parents. Ya know?"

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« Oct 17, 2015 17:27:06 GMT -6 via Tapatalk »
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She nods in understanding, but doesn't say anything for a moment, then a quirk of a smile appears.

"That makes sense. I'm bet they appreciated the idea."

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« Oct 17, 2015 17:30:12 GMT -6 »
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"Can't say I always listened. But the message was recieved loud and clear I guess. I mean I'm not out there robbing banks or making counterfeit bills with my powers just "because I can."" He said, finishing the sentence with air quotes.

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« Oct 17, 2015 21:39:49 GMT -6 »
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"Covering their bases just in case." She mulled over a thought in her head, looking down at the floor as she did so before remembering that Eric was still there. Her cheeks flushed momentarily, but she pretended otherwise.

"You know, it's really too bad that we have Paradigm, but nothing solid for smaller towns and kids growing up with powers. Not every place can afford it, I know, but it still feels like it's just sort of accepted."

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"Well I mean... It's there now. Nothing like this sure, but there are specialists all over the place if you look for them. It's getting more and more common everyday. I mean it has to. You and me. We're the next generation. The new normal."

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« Oct 17, 2015 21:42:52 GMT -6 »
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That got a laugh out of her.

"The world is doomed."

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« Oct 17, 2015 21:43:25 GMT -6 »
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"Nah. That's what Paradigm is for." He teased.

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"It's only a matter of time," she agrees, eying the scissors in his neck. "Sooner for some of us than later.

"Still, I know what you mean. We have a lot of stuff people before us didn't. I haven't been back to my hometown in years. Maybe they've improved, too."

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« Oct 17, 2015 21:47:38 GMT -6 »
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"I bet they have."

He eyed her back.

"So... Can I ask you a personal question?"

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« Oct 17, 2015 21:49:37 GMT -6 »
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She hopes they have, anyway. At his question, she eyes him, then nods.

"Sure. Can't promise I'll answer."

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"How did you get through school with your power? Sounds like you got stuck in normal classes."

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"Sort of." She stretches her arms forward, entwining her fingers and pushing them to let them pop. Her farms fell back to her sides, fingers playing with the folds of her skirt.

"There were...a lot of specialists. A lot. When it was pretty clear I couldn't control my powers, parents went from pity to scared I'd end up hurting their kids. So, no special education classes for me." She shrugged. "Maybe they were right. Either way, I was home-schooled for a long time. Too much risk and too many school days missed trying to get things sorted out.

"We lived near a playground back then, so I was still stuck with e bullies and jerks. I went back when we moved, but that wasn't going to last much longer, anyway."

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« Oct 17, 2015 22:07:16 GMT -6 »
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"Guessing they didn't try to beat you up though right?"

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"They found other ways." She's quiet after that; she's done enough talking about herself.

"What about you? I imagine people probably thought you were pretty cool and could get stuff from you. Friends, anyway."

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"Oh yeah. The guy that can make anything appear is super popular." He laughed, but it trailed off into a sigh.

"School wasn't that bad. I got into trouble on my own accord."

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"Oh?" Story time!

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