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« Jan 30, 2016 14:33:11 GMT -6 via mobile »
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Evelyn had finished the cleaning she did every day and had gone outside to get some fresh air. Somewhere... anywhere, really.

Wandering about, she just hummed to herself.

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« Jan 30, 2016 14:40:27 GMT -6 »
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Another fine day at Paradigm! To be quite honest, Lucien was starting to get restless. Jack should have found more worthy enemies for him to destroy by now! As much as anyone could use the rest, as nice as it was to see friends and family and be reminded just what he was fighting for... he needed something to happen. Something other than parties and helping junior agents with classes. Something other than sitting here, waiting, like Rhett!

When in doubt, though, exercise seemed a good bet. He'd gone on one of his usual runs around the campus, unaccompanied by juniors this time, but it hadn't been enough, so a minute's downtime led to him hopping up to a sturdy tree branch for some pullups!

"QUARANTE! QUARANTE ET UN, QUARANTE-DEUX, QUARANTE-TROIS..."

His voice cut through the crisp air like a sword.


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« Jan 30, 2016 14:57:48 GMT -6 »
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The loud Frenchman's voice startled her. Eve tucked her hands into the pockets of her jacket and jerked her head, turning to look at him as he worked out, concern flashing across her gentle, blue eyes.

She was a very quiet girl, more often than not, and avoided loud noises as much as she could. She didn't really understand WHY... It just made sense to her.

So, keeping her head ducked, she began to softly sing to herself.

"Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it....
I tried to be chill, but you're so hot that I melted.
I fell right through the cracks.
Now I'm trying to get baaaaack..."

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« Jan 30, 2016 15:09:04 GMT -6 »
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"QUARANTE-SEPT! QUARANTE-HUIT! QUARANTE-NEUF..."

Unfortunately, it wasn't every day a tree, even a strong one, had to bear something with Lucien's sheer bulk on one of its limbs, especially with the fierce energy of his pullups. Cracks and splinters spread along the wood with each movement, every explosive movement upwards and drop downwards, and slowly, inevitably, it began to give way under his weight.

"CINQUANTE!"

Fifty was more than the old oak could bear, and with a groan the branch snapped with one last mighty flex of Lucien's arms, sending the Frenchman down to earth! He landed on his feet with a soft thud, steaming the winter air with a great exhalation as he rubbed his hands together.

Then he saw the look being shot his way, concern and maybe a little alarm, before Jack's assistant ducked her head. He hadn't known he was exercising with an audience!

"Oh, sorry for disturbing you!"


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« Jan 30, 2016 15:47:49 GMT -6 »
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She pulled one hand out of her jacket as he addressed her, raising it and waving away his apology. She tried to offer him a smile, but it was weaker than her usual one. Her gaze was darting back and forth a bit.

Still, Eve didn't say anything.

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« Jan 30, 2016 15:54:07 GMT -6 »
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To be fair, someone doing pullups hard enough to destroy the bar - or improvised bar - would startle a lot of people. Lucien had been mildly surprised himself! Still, the look on her face, the weakness of the smile, made him tilt his head inquisitively, and lower his volume a few notches.

"Are you well? You seem bothered."

And not in a good way! He'd seen the "please get this person away from me before he tears my arms off" look enough times to spot a similar vibe.

...Even though no arms were going to be torn off, today.


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« Jan 30, 2016 16:15:30 GMT -6 via mobile »
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"Mhmm. I'm okay."

She just didn't like loud noises. And Lucien WAS a loud noise.

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« Jan 30, 2016 16:27:52 GMT -6 »
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Lucien was the king of noise! But he knew when to step down from the throne so as not to terrify all his subjects. He also knew when to stop a metaphor before it went somewhere terrible.

"If you're sure."

See? Much quieter!

"How've you been, Evie? I've not seen you around."

To be fair, he hadn't gone out of his way to look. She'd seemed so rattled the last time he properly spoke to her! And also, he'd been keeping himself busy!


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"I've been busy," she said with a little half nod, still trying to smile.

"Jack's kept me busy."

Oh god, Luna. You've got her thinking. She quickly looked away, trying not to blush.

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« Jan 31, 2016 2:01:53 GMT -6 »
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"I'm sure he has."

He saw the look away and the attempt not to blush, and gave her a big grin! Oh my, Evie.

"Because you're his assistant, I mean. It's an important job."

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"Y-yeah. Important."

Let's just avoid that topic like the plague, shall we?

"What are you... doing out here, Lucien?"

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« Feb 1, 2016 10:35:46 GMT -6 »
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Mangling a tree that had been living happily for hundreds of years before he came along

"Occupying myself. I am restless; I'm happy to see everyone again, but I've been so used to the field that I'm all pent up with no way to let out all that energy. I thought exercise would help but it hasn't."

Well, it had a little. But his blood was roaring in his veins, demanding a challenge! His heart was thundering in his chest so hard he could hear it, his muscles were wishing there were an enemy to destroy!

"The fresh air is nice, too! I love the chill in the air this time of year, it's so refreshing."


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« Feb 1, 2016 10:40:55 GMT -6 »
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She made sure both hands were in her jacket pocket, nodding thoughtfully.

"That makes... sense."

Evie offered him a soft smile.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:03:11 GMT -6 »
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Lucien smiled back, with his usual enthusiasm!

"It unfortunately hasn't helped much, but it's better than nothing. What about you? Just wandering around?"

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:05:10 GMT -6 »
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She nodded, thoughtfully.

"I wanted to get out. Stretch. You know?"

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:08:12 GMT -6 »
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"Then maybe we can help each other!"

Not in a dirty way, either!

"I mean, we can train. Stretch. Burn off energy. Maybe I can teach you some of my fighting techniques!


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« Feb 1, 2016 11:11:29 GMT -6 »
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She looked shocked at that offer, her brows furrowed.

"Oh, Lucien, I don't think I could... keep up with you."

Evie, after all, was just an innocent fluff ball. Totally.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:13:00 GMT -6 via mobile »
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"You don't know if you don't try. I'll be gentle!"

Double entendres!

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:16:42 GMT -6 »
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"Promise?"

She wasn't frowning, but she looked fairly obviously uncertain.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:23:32 GMT -6 via mobile »
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"Of course! The goal isn't to hurt you, after all."

She did look like he could break her in half if he didn't try not to.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:29:20 GMT -6 »
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After a moment more of hesitation, she slowly nodded.

"Okay, then. Sure. Uh... Powers or no powers?"

That was something she had learned from Mike and it was probably pretty good to ask. Especially considering Lucien's.... gift.

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"Use yours if you want. If I use mine, I'll keep them low level. The upper limits of my power can easily be lethal, and I don't say that to boast!"

Even halfway to maximum would probably kill her.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:49:30 GMT -6 »
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She swallowed and then nodded, taking a deep breath.

"Okay. Do we... do we go to the Tutorial? Or what?"

He was the SR Agent, after all.

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« Feb 1, 2016 11:51:20 GMT -6 via mobile »
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"Unless you'd rather do it out here!"

That probably wasn't safe.

"Let me go prepare Tutorial. Come by in, oh, ten minutes?"

Once she responded to that he'd jog off in the direction of Tutorial!

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She nodded and watched him jog off, pushing her hands into her pockets. She sighed softly. What had she gotten herself into?

Well, she had ten minutes to continue her walk.

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