Swimming Summer Fun! (Open.)

[Kevin Bailey]

Kevin was so excited to be in Pilot Ridge. Sure, it was smaller than the capitol city and he missed his favorite playgrounds, but he would get used to it. He really missed his friends as well, but he would make new friends, and he was bound to a few old friends who were also metas. For now, he needed to unpack at his friend’s place until some of Hammel’s dorms cleared up. But unpacking could wait ‘til later, after he was done exploring.

The lake was the first place to start. It just seemed to call to him. It probably had something to do with his powers, but Kevin liked to think he would somehow wind up there just because he loved swimming, not because he could breathe underwater now too. It brought a smile to his face. At least the lake was big. He wondered just how many underwater creatures were within, if any. It was a lake, that implied there were fish. It would be fun! It had taken a while to find his swim trunks amongst his mess of other things in his suitcase, but it was worth it!

The weather was fantastic, and Kevin slipped off his t-shirt and let it slump over his backpack, which had a towel, sandals, and about ten dollars in case he got hungry. The teen made his way to the lake, a huge grin on his face. What he didn’t have in size, he made up for in spirit. Nothing could bring him down, right?

[Romeo Buckland]

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Romeo was rather proud of his progress with his powers. Despite not really practicing that much and even around half of his power training classes, he could feel himself improving. He can maintain his form longer now and the strain for pushing his limit isn’t as bad as it was when he first started. They’ve begun weight training to see the limits on his strength and it’s helped him move better when his armour’s on too. Sure his clothes still rip when he shifts, but his trainer said there’s really nothing they can do about it.

Not like it’s a problem. Romeo’s never been bothered of public nudity anyway.

The Irish boy was out in his weekly camping trip near the lake when he decided that it wouldn’t hurt to do some extra training. The sun was nice and his campsite’s all pitched up and ready. He’s just recently laid the traps down so it’s not like they’ve already caught something. And if it gets bored, the day’s just nice enough for a swim. So to the lakeside it is.

There weren’t that many people at the lake when he got there (practically none; they were oddly on the other side), so he figured taking all of his clothes off wouldn’t be that much of a bother. Once they’re off, he took a quick breath and within seconds, he was covered in a silver, metallic hide, head to toe. He was doing some basic forms and was surprised to find a little kid right behind him after he swung his arm around. “What’re you looking at kid?” he asked with a slight growl, “And seriously, learn to look where you’re going. I almost hit you. And believe me, being hit with this is not a fun experience.”

[Haley Shapiro]

Haley liked the water. When she was still in the orphanage, they used to have weekend trips to the local pool and spend the whole day there. It was a well-needed holiday for the nuns and the kids always behaved well because they knew if they didn't, there wouldn't be another swimming trip for two weeks.

When she came to Pilot Ridge, she discovered the lake and to her, it looked like a bigger swimming pool and she took every opportunity to visit said big swimming pool. She's even made some friends with regulars over there. Occasionally, she would meet Hammel students who sometimes showed off their talents when there weren't any non-metas around and she would just enjoy the antics.

Like now. There was someone whose skin was looking a bit gloomy. Like...grey and uh...wow what in the heck was he?

He was yelling at a younger boy. He looked familiar. Haley approached them and pushed the older boy to test her theory. Yep. He was a rhinoceros. "Dude. You. Are. Weird."

[Kevin Bailey]

Kevin had been on the lookout for water life. His hands touched just the surface of the water, making contact with the new body of water for the first time. It was so exciting. It didn’t take him long to plunge in and have a look around. There really wasn’t much in this lake, kind of a bummer, but Kevin wasn’t going to just give up. No, he’d have a closer look around.

Heading back to the surface, Kevin became distracted with the sun, and watched it in a happy daze. Until he hit some weird animal he hadn’t noticed before. Kevin simply stared at the naked silver man in the water. “So-sorry,” he said, and before he could say another word, he burst into laughter. “Did you lose your swim trunks? I can help you look for them!” He said, his clever blue eyes looking at the girl who quickly joined them. He’d have new friends in no time!

Kevin had the gall to knock on the other boy’s skin after the girl had pushed him. “Whoa, you’re like a rock. Like Thing from Fantastic Four! Except metal!” Can you tell that Kev just learned he’s a meta? He beamed at the girl. “And you can push him! That’s awesome!” Today was going to be just awesome.

[Romeo Buckland]

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Romeo simply huffed and cursed under his breath, telling himself that hitting the kid is not worth it. Despite the fact that he was clearly laughing at him and not with him. Oh what he’d do to get rid of that incredibly irritating laughter. “I did not lose my trunks. You think I’d be stupid enough not to feel that I’ve lost it?” he growled. Not that the boy’s supposed assumption was without merit; when his armour’s up, his sense of touch dulls so much. It’s one of the things he’s still working on with his powers trainer anyway. “My shorts are right over-OOOF!”

The Irish boy was definitely not expecting a (super-powered) shove, which meant that he fell flat on his face within seconds. “What was that for, you brat?” he sneered, trying his best to give her an ‘angry face’. (Which, from what he’s been hearing from his friends, is a bit hard considering how pure white his eyes turn). “You’re the weird one, pushing people oh so randomly.”

“If you should know, I’m more like the Silver Surfer,” the teen shrugged as he dusted himself, hopefully showing his metallic sheen. “Or are you saying that I’m like the Thing ‘cause I’m ugly? ‘Cause if I’m ugly, you’re…a whole lot worse.” Clearly witty comebacks are escaping him.

After flashing the finger to the girl, he walked over to where his shorts were and reverted back to his normal, human, form. He’s got enough practice for now, he thinks. “What are kids like you doing in the lake alone anyway? Don’t you know there are all these monsters that lurk in the woods?” He didn’t expect the girl to believe him, but the boy looks gullible enough to fall for it.

[Haley Shapiro]

When the older boy fell over, Haley snorted and chuckled. Okay, so maybe she shoved harder on purpose. She had to test her theory didn't she?

The younger boy started yammering on about Fantastic Four and she got lost. She knew it was part of a comic but she never was one for literature. Of any kind. That she couldn't actually read properly was not the problem.

When the attention was turned to her, her eyes widened, not so used to being around someone so...chipper. She could tell the older boy wasn't amused either but Haley couldn't stop a smirk from crossing her face when the younger boy pointed out her awesomeness.

She returned the older boy's courtesy of giving her the finger before realising he was actually naked. How did that not come up in her head before?

"What are you doing, flashing yourself in front of innocent kids like us?" She exclaimed before rolling her eyes at his transparent threat. Monsters didn't exist. Those were just illusionists and shapeshifters, Haley knew that now.

"You would know, rhino skin."

[Kevin Bailey]

Kevin wondered why this metallic guy was so upset. “People lose things all the time, I was just asking.” He stated. Some people, it was like they had something perpetually stuck in their rear ends. But Kevin wasn’t about to insult a potential friend.

Laughing, Kevin grabbed one of his elbows. “I’m not ugly, I’m just small.” He shrugged. Self-esteem and all that puberty jazz hadn’t hit him just yet, though it couldn’t be too far behind his power manifestation. “The Thing is strong and built, I was just comparing you to a super hero.” It was like this guy looked for an opportunity to be offended. He must not have many friends.

His jaw going slack a little, Kevin couldn’t believe how rude this silver guy was being. Maybe the girl would shove him again. Kevin’s eyes lit up as the older boy said there were monsters in the forest. “Really?! Where?!” He asked, spinning around to get a better look at the sparse trees. He frowned. They didn’t look very exciting. Oh well, maybe there would be monsters in the lake. Now that, would be cool.

“Oh wow, I forget to introduce myself! I’m Kevin, I’m starting up at Hammel soon.” He smiled proudly, digging his bare feet around in the sand. “Do you guys know each other or something?” He asked, after the girl returned the same rude gesture. Was everyone at Hammel going to hate each other?

[Romeo Buckland]

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Like Haley, Romeo wasn’t big on literature. Books are for nerds and comic books are for geeks, he says. The only reason he knows about the Fantastic Four is Jessica Alba. He heard about how she apparently undresses in one of those movies, and quickly bugged his friends to watch it with him. And boy was the bugging worth it. It’s one of those images that never really grow old in his opinion.

Only he can’t think about it at this time. Not in his current state of undress. (He’s pretty sure the strong feisty brat would think of something to say should she see something).

“What are you doing, flashing yourself in front of kids like us?” said Romeo, clearly mocking the young girl, “I was practicing and was in no mood to rip my shirt off, dimwit.” He hissed at Haley right after. “And unfortunately for you, I don’t mess with young imps as you. So I hoped you enjoyed what you saw, ‘cause it’s the last time you’d see it.”

Like Haley, Romeo was becoming a wee bit irritated at how gleeful the boy was. Didn’t he just hear what Romeo called him a while back? “Are you high or something kid? What’re you doing, coke? Pot? Acid?” Maybe he should get Lucah some of that. Maybe that’ll help the princess when he has his period. Which is like, every day.

The boy’s going to Hammel too? Oh great. Sooner or later the school’s not going to be a prestigious boarding school but a living freak show. “Yes we do. Fucktard, this is Imp, Imp, Fucktard,” he said referring to Haley. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some traps to check. God I’m so hungry.”

[Haley Shapiro]

Haley couldn't help but agree with the smaller boy when he stated that he wasn't ugly. She didn't like boys but even she thought he had a look about him that was anything but ugly. Ew, she needed to check herself on a doctor's bed.

And again with the superhero talk. She was beginning to regret coming over simply because they were being boys, which was annoying, seeing that she couldn't even stand being with girls, now she had to get annoyed by being in boys company too? Who else was she supposed to hang out with?

Wait, did she even need anybody to hang out with in the first place?

Being called a dimwit made Haley glare at the older boy before shoving him again, this time using even more force than before. "Don't make me mad. Next time I won't go so soft on you." She resisted the urge to give him the middle finger again. "I'd probably be blind if I saw anything more you sicko."

And then the older boy called her a fucktard, which even in Haley's books was a bit too much. She was reminded by what Lani had told her before, about language being an important aspect of people judging you. She was, by no means, a lady when it came to insulting people but hell he was calling a kid names. He must really be lonely.

"I thought rhinos liked grass? Yeesh, you're even a fail at being a cool animal." She shook her head, pitying the older teen's lack of 'cool'. She turned to the younger boy with mild curiosity. "If you're going to Hammel...what's your power? Making shirts disappear?" She smirked, so proud of herself for being so glib.

[Kevin Bailey]

Kevin took a step back as the girl shoved the older boy again. A look of excitement grew in his eyes: was he going to have to break up a fight?

Kevin wasn’t really sure who imp was in this situation, since he’d already introduced himself and all. He decided that it would be funnier if imp was the girl, and the other boy was... well, the other one. Why he would be talking about himself in the third person was beyond Kevin, but the guy did seem a little stranger than normal. A small smile danced across his face. Maybe the older guy would end up getting caught in one of the traps. And then one of the monsters from the forest could gobble him up. It would only serve him right.

He watched the older teen go without trying to stop him. “Have fun!” He shouted, looking at the girl. He didn’t get her joke. Was it because he wasn’t wearing a shirt? He was swimming... “I can breathe underwater, and talk to under water animals.” He was quite proud of his power. He smiled at her. “What about you?”

[Romeo Buckland]

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Romeo had just reverted back to his normal, human form when Haley gave him another shove, which meant that it actually hurt a whole lot more than the first time. And yes, he did fall face first on the ground again. “What the fuck is your problem you retard?” growled the boy as he slowly stood up, spitting out some sand that got into his mouth when he fell, “I don’t hit girls, especially little whiny ones like you, but I might just give you an exception, just this once.” He doesn’t do well to being humiliated after all. Twice in a span of less than an hour, no less.

He gave out a rather sarcastic laugh when Haley referred to him as a rhino. “And you really are a dimwit. Don’t you know rhinos have horns? Did you see any horns on me earlier?” And no, my third leg doesn’t count as a horn. That little thought make him chuckle, albeit a dark and perverted chuckle at that, just a bit. And yes he kept that comment for himself, since he still has a shred of decency left with him. (And he’s fairly sure that little retort would be lost when told to the two turds).

“The only shirt he can will to disappear is his own,” snorted the Irish teen, “Even a master at making shirts disappear like me would have a hard time teaching a lamebrain like him that.” Yup, he’s talking about his purported smoothness with people when it comes to bedding them. And when Kevin told themher what his real power is, well the boy just broke out in laughter. “What the fuck? Are you serious? That’s a power? Ha. Just when I thought you couldn’t get any lamer kid, you did. Kudos for you.”

[Haley Shapiro]

"Who the fuck are you calling a fucking retard?" Haley felt the surge of anger that usually signalled a heavy...well heavier than usual, amount of power in her body. She was trying very hard to calm down but the annoyance at being called names got to her. It was hypocritical of her, obviously, to feel angry at being done something that she usually did herself but it was what it was and now something was going to get hurt real bad.

An overwhelming need to grab at the taller boy's neck started to overcome her but her hand had gripped around a bush by her side that crushed and broke under her grip. It was slowly being uprooted, pulled out of the ground as she tried to calm herself down. What was it that her trainer told her to do that she obviously didn't listen to?

Well, too late now. Once the bush was clean out of the ground, she threw it in the older boy's direction, missing him by just a few inches. "Whiny? I'm whiny? Guy who's picking on two obviously younger kids?" She was taking in shallow breaths by this point.

"I thought you were gonna go and get caught in your traps." She glared at the older boy as Kevin told her about his powers. Her heart beat was slowing down and she saw it as a good sign. She definitely needed a better outlet. "If you couldn't tell by the way I just kicked rhino's butt, I've got super strength. Which I would gladly demonstrate again on you." She cracked her knuckles in what was supposed to be a menacing way.

[Kevin Bailey]

“Hey,” Kevin said, standing at his tallest height, which wasn’t very tall at all, “you shouldn’t hit girls.” That’s what his dad always taught him and that’s what he was going to teach this guy. He needed a serious attitude adjustment.

“Can you breath underwater?” He asked, crossing his arms in front of him, because last time he checked, that wasn’t a normal occurrence in people.

Kevin positively beamed at Hayley. He never would’ve guessed she had super strength, but seeing it in action like this was pretty awesome. “Yeah alright! Throw me into the lake!” He nodded a few times, egging her on. Hey, if she needed an outlet, he was happy to offer ideas. And, she didn’t scare him. They were here for power training, and just because she was a little upset right now, didn’t mean he was going to run away.

[Romeo Buckland]

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“The fact that you asked me just proves who’s the fucking retard, retard,” said Romeo with a smug grin, crossing his arms and rolling his eyes. He’s so surprised he hasn’t seen this girl around Hammel before; he would’ve been having so much fun early on. No problem, now that he knows what to look around for, she won’t be escaping his attention now.

And then a bush came flying towards him. He almost got hit too, feeling some of the smaller branches scrape his sides and face. “Not only are you whiny, but you have anger issues too. Have you seen the creepy old shrink yet? I betcha he’d get off reading your obviously problematic mind.” Romeo had so far avoided being sent to Dr. Neville’s office, despite the numerous infractions he’s done. He knows his luck can only go so far though, but that doesn’t mean it’ll stop him from ‘enjoying his life’ anytime soon.

“Don’t have to. Only turds like you feel some perverted achievement in being able to accomplish crappy things like that.” He let out a small chuckle when Kevin asked Haley to throw him, muttering a loud “Kinky!” as he began moving out. “I didn’t know you were into those kinds of things boy. But hey, if you two are thinking of having sex, remember to keep it safe. You don’t know what monsters lie inside of her.” He let out a little shiver just to prove his point.

Good lord he should really find a way to get that mental image out of his head.

ooc:
I think this'll be Romeo's exit of sorts. I'll bring him back if I think he has a good opening. maybe. . If that's ok. xD
- Jam

[Haley Shapiro]

"Hey, hey, hey I can take care of myself thanks. Jeez! You give a guy an inch!" She huffed in disbelief as she kicked the ground under her, causing tufts of green and brown flying every here and there. "Oh shut up, moron. Just because you don't got any other words in your tiny vocabulary don't mean everybody else is a retard."

When the older guy pointed out her anger issues, Haley slid her arms across her chest and rolled her eyes, reigning her patience in despite wanting to punch him and actually do some damage to that pretty face. "Wow, you're piecing things together pretty fast for someone with a tiny brain." She rolled her eyes and turned to Kevin who was egging her to throw him around.

Oh was she tempted.

"Oh fuck off, you douchebag." She almost yelled when the older boy started talking about sex. Sure, there's no denying that she knew everything that was to know about that but she was still at the stage where boys had cooties and they were gross, there was no way in hell that she would even think of even holding hands with a boy let alone...

She shuddered at the thought and threw the older boy's clothes into his face and walked away. "Are you coming or not?" She asked the younger boy.

[OOC: Horrible poster right here. And Bye Romeo! You were so entertaining. SO entertaining. See you later, yes? You better come back!]