Ugh. [Kodi]

[Philomena Snow]

Why was she here?

There were people here. And people were annoyances. But no matter, Mina was sat in the coveted Student Lounge. Ugh.

On her lap lay a book, some fictional novel about a twisted version of Alice in Wonderland. She was listened to some good, heavy rock, because what was better - hearing people laughing and being generally loud and annoying, or the sweet strums of a guitar riff? Not a hard decision to make. And she had some dark chocolate, because why the fuck not, she wanted to treat herself. She flicked the sheets over, only detaching her eyes from the page to scowl at someone who came into hearing range over her music. Why were people so... energetic? It sucked.

Speaking of energy, she needed coffee. She left everything where it was on her seat, giving some of the people nearby a look that told them if they touched her stuff, they would die, before strolling off casually to get a mug of liquid caffeine.

A few minutes later, she was back. She walked over to her belongings and - oh, brilliant. A person. Wait a second, this wasn't just any person. She had to hold back the smallest smirk as she looked upon the boy who sat there. Of course, she greeted him in the best way she knew how.

"Sup, jizz-hair."

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Kodi had been in... A series of weird moods lately. He'd gone through a depressive stage for no real reason, just over-thinking the past and getting himself into a pit of self-pity and hate. Then... Then he'd met that stupid gorgeous moron, who was making him feel all sorts of weird emotions he couldn't recall ever feeling before. The attraction he was used to - he was attracted to many people, the foremost being Oriel - but there was something else, something a little deeper, that was digging into him and not letting go. All those stolen kisses, the night sleeping together... They were getting to him, and he didn't know why, and didn't know what to do about it. It was beginning to make him act how he used to be, back before he'd realized he needed to be tougher and more violent than those that would pick on him. And he wasn't sure if that was a good thing.

It wasn't like he could help it, though. Gryphon had some sort of hold on him and it wasn't going to let go.

Of course, Oriel had come into the scene and messed up their first date, which had thrown a wrench into Kodi's fuzzy feelings. He was still in a better mood than usual, but he was nevertheless grumpy as he stalked into the student lounge, glaring at anyone in his way with his dead, kohl-lined stare, satisfied to watch them move out of the path he was walking. Sometimes, it was alright to be hated and feared.

He settled down on the couch, which was of course empty; he'd no idea that its previous occupant would be back shortly. He was busy staring blankly at whatever was going on around him, prepared to lash out at the slightest bother, when someone approached. Kodi snapped a look up at the new arrival, but before he could speak, or even register who it was, the person spoke, and an amused smirk touched his lips.

"Not much, bitch queen," he replied smoothly, shifting slightly to the side to be 'polite' and offer her some room. Their relationship was an odd one - even Kodi wasn't entirely sure what to call Mina. "Just keepin' your seat warm for ya. Loyal servant, and all." He gave a mock bow, snickering as he straightened back up. "What're you doin' here?" he asked back. "I didn't think people were exactly your forte." Kodi slid a tongue against one of his fancy new piercings.

[Philomena Snow]

Mina didn't have much to ponder in the way of relationships. She struggled to even make friends with people, how could you expect her to have a partner?

Someone brushed her arm as she walked past them, which gained them a silent threat of violence. They moved away. She didn't have the effect that Kodi did, being able to part crowds like the Red Sea, but a few people were still scared of her. Since a lot of the students knew next to nothing about her, she couldn't blame them.

Ah, the banter that rolled between the two. Their hair matched now, his teal and blue streaks and her teal highlights through ebony hair. Adorable. "Hm." Loyal servant, my fat ass. But still, Kodi was interesting to be around. She wouldn't say 'fun' or 'exciting' or 'hilarious', but... interesting. She turned and sat, "They're not, but I enjoy terrorizing the masses." Mina was not a conversationalist, nor was she sociable, but Kodi was one of the rare few who she would actually talk to with words instead of facial expressions.

She glanced over at the boy, "I should ask you the same." Any time that Kodi went outside he seemed to be fighting someone, or generally tormenting others. Likewise for him, socializing didn't seem to be a strong point.

She took a sip of her coffee... mmm, just as strong as always.

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Kodi definitely noticed the matching bits in their hair, and he jerked a finger at the bright strand, raising an eyebrow. "Wow, didn't know I inspired you that much," he taunted. "Copyin' me an' everythin'. I'm flattered." Hie voice was laced with sarcasm, as it always was around Mina (or pretty much anyone else, for that matter). Ahh, but they did have something in common, and that was what made her bearable, and occasionally entertaining, to the normally misogynistic boy. "Done anythin' terryfyin' to anyone today?" he asked, scanning around the room before looking back at her. There did seem to be a good portion of space between the two and the people around them, but otherwise, no one looked particularly terrified. They might have to change that.

"What, me?" he replied, folding his arms behind his head and staring up at the ceiling. "Oh, you know how much I love people. I just couldn't stay cooped up in my room all day when I could be makin' new friends, right?" Kodi snorted and shot Mina a look. "Nah... Just fuckin' bored. Needed some excitement." Which usually meant finding the closest, best specimen for torturing, which he hadn't yet found today. "You gonna provide some entertainment for me, Your Highness?" Kodi stuck out his tongue.