Getting lost in frozen circles.

[Shane Williams]

Shane looked at the little map he’d been given to help him navigate the school and frowned in confusion. There was a library here somewhere, he was sure of it, after all it was on the map and this was a school so there was bound to be a library. Taking yet another left turn he found himself simply in a long row of doors. He frowned turning the map back around… and around again. Was it upside down? Doing a mental sigh he stuffed the map in his pocket and just began to wander aimlessly, he was lost already so what did it matter if he got himself even more lost. On his walk he passed several students, ones with their faces glued to phones, ones talking rapidly with their companions, ones with their headphones in. None of these students appeared approachable; none of them looked at him for him to wave for their help.

Pushing a door open and stepping outside Shane took a deep breath and shivered. It was bloody cold out here, enough that his nose already started to feel numb. Hot cider or tea would be great right now, perhaps I should look for the cafeteria . Resolved once again to find something Shane pulled the crinkled map from his pocket and tried to match up land marks. I think I have it now Smiling to himself he started walking off in some direction passing some more people just absorbed into their own worlds. Coming to a convergence of paths he looked back down at his path. Which way did I go from here again? Looking up he saw a very put together girl coming down the path in front of him. Unlike the others he’d passed she didn’t looked absorbed into her own little life and he dared to wave at her.

Signing slowly with the hope that she’d understand he pointed to the cafeteria on the map. I’m hopelessly lost… and cold, can you help me? He waited to see if she’d respond otherwise he could pull out his phone to ‘talk’ to her.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Walking down the halls she smiled. It was chilly outside today and she was glad she wore a sweater and an overcoat. She had time to waste so she was just wondering around. Even though she had been at the school for awhile. Looking she saw a pretty cute guy walking towards her. He waved at her and she figured he wanted her to stop and help him. Then he started to move his hands around.

Avery looked at him. Even though she knew he was signing she didn't understand sign language. Avery felt so bad. She wished she knew sign language. She hoped that he could read lips
" I'm so sorry." Avery gave him her sad eyes "I don't understand sign language. Is there another way I can help you? Do you read lips by any chance?" Avery didn't know what else to do. Few situation like this had a reason. Actually this was the first that this had happened. All she could do was wait for a reply. She was really hoping that he could read lips and could respond.

[Shane Williams]

Shane smiled not wanting to discourage the girl and he held up a finger and started writing a message on his phone. No reason to apologize, I can read lips just fine. I was asking if you could help me get to the cafeteria, I am lost and cold. Biting his lip a little he handed the phone over to her and shoved his hands into his pockets for warmth.

He gave her a crocked grin and wondered to himself if he resembled a lost puppy. The thought made him chuckle mentally and imagine how Dusty would respond if he'd had the power to morph into animals. He decided she wouldn't handle it too well since she tended to be on the territorial side.

Waiting patiently for her to either tell him she could help or she was busy he rocked back and forth a little for warmth.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Avery took the phone and smiled. Reading it she nodded. Handing it back she looked at him. "Yea I have lots of time. I was probably just going to go outside and sit in the sun." Avery gave a quick look outside and saw there was little sun. Oh well, she could deal with a headache for a little time in the sun, just as long as she didn't use her ability overly she was fine. "Do you want to follow me there or did you just want me to point the way?" Avery never mind hanging out with people, especially if they seemed to be new around here. Which he did seem to be fairly new. That made her happy. She liked to meet new people. "Oh I am so rude. I'm Avery." Avery held out her hand with a happy to meet you smile.

[Shane Williams]

Shane started typing when she held out her hand and he smiled handing his as well and started typing his reply again.

Would you mind showing me, I've been looking a while. Nice to meet you, my names Shane. Can you type your name here so I can see it? I don't recognize it

Shane grinned softly and handed the phone back to her. He was very glad he decided to stop this girl, she was turning out to be very friendly indeed, just like the last girl he'd met. Ooo he needed to find her name again so he could greet her when he did.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Avery nodded. She took his phone and typed her name. My name is Avery Brooke Sainsbury. You can call me Avery Avery handed the phone back to him. He seemed like a very nice person. She wished she could sign or at least understand sign language. Avery turned and waved her hand to follow. She tried to walk beside him just in case he still wanted to talk. She looked at him and smiled again. "The cafeteria is pretty close actually." along the way she wondered if he would mind having company or not.

[Shane Williams]

Shane nodded following her to the Cafeteria typing away at his phone. He wasn't trying to appear rude but it was how he needed to communicate with her. Thanks so much for the help, this school is huge compared to what I'm use to. I'm afraid I'll never get use to it, but I shouldn't expect too much after only a few days Shane smiled and went to hand his phone over but stopped. Would you like to join me for a warm drink? He smiled and handed the phone over finally. He wouldn't mind if she didn't but he would be the gentleman and ask. After all it was very cold out there and warm in here and she helped him get here.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Avery nodded and turned to face him as they continued to walk. "I would love to join you. I can go for a nice cup of green tea. But it was really no problem in helping you. I am just glade I could help you. If you don't mind me asking what is your ability?" Avery loved to learn about abilities. Most of the time the ability was something she hadn't heard before. She wished she could learn them all. The fact of Meta's excising fascinated her now. To think she hated her ability and cursed herself only a month or so prior. Mostly because she didn't know better. She was glade she met new people all the time. They made her happy to be who she was.

[Shane Williams]

Shane smiled and started typing away at his phone. lets get drinks then I will explain and we can talk. He let her see the message for a few moments then went and started interacting with the lunch people. It didn't take him long to have hot caramel apple cider and some chips. Heading to a table with plenty of light he sat down and started to write out the message for Avery. To explain requires a story, I was born deaf but a few weeks ago I started to gain my hearing. It comes and goes though I can't control it yet. Right now I can't hear. What about you? How long have you been here, whats your gift? He hoped those weren't too many question it was just easier to type them out as a mass like that then to pass the phone a bunch of times. He smiled as she joined him and pushed his phone towards her before taking a sip of his cider. He loved cider, plain cider, caramel cider, chocolate cider.. although he wasn't ready to try the punch cider mom served at Christmas parties.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Avery smiled as she got some green tea from the lunch ladies. Following Shane. Sitting down she read his message. Again she smiled. "Oh thats easy. I've been here for a few months. I kind of got use to the set up pretty quickly I guess. My ability is pretty neat. Like yours. I can control the weather. I can make it sunny when there is no sun, rain with no clouds. Depending on how much or powerful I make the weather depends on the head ache I get. My emotions get out of hand sometimes. Thats how I ended up here. When I get mad bad things happen. Hail, tornadoes. I'm learning to control it. But what teenage girl can fully control her emotions?" Avery laughed a little.

[Shane Williams]

Shane smiled and nodded putting the chips between them. It's good to know there is some hope for me getting around and learning it. I think its cool that you can control something like that.. I mean you get to see results... me? not so much Shane sipped his cider again waiting for her to read the message.

Shane smiled and tried to think of what else to talk about. He was curious about many things but just asking some could be to forward at time. You seem like you know a lot about the school. Are most the people nice? The teachers? I don't start classes until monday and I'll admit I'm nervous. This is such a new experience

[Avery Sainsbury]

very nodded "So far everyone I met is pretty Nice. I met this one guy though. He was such a jerk. He had me so angry I accidentally made it hail. Though I never found out his name. So far everyone I have met has been really nice." Avery smiled again. "Thank you." She said as she took a chip and then sipped her tea. "As far as powers go eventually you will learn to control it. Then maybe you could always be able to hear things. What is your favorite thing to hear?" Avery figured since he was deaf most of the time and he could hear things other times he must have a favorite sound. Avery's favorite sound was the purr of her cat snowball.

[Shane Williams]

He looked at her first message and frowned.I hope I don't run into this guy, or atleast not when he's upsetting you. I'm not sure I'm really ready to hear thunder. Shane smiled with amusement.

Shane closed his eyes and imagined the first sound he'd heard. Smiling softly he took his phone back. Rain... I love the sound of rain right now. We had a metal roof at home and I loved to listen to it, it was the first thing I heard. Although the one I can't wait to hear is my guitar. Still haven't ever heard it.

Shane handed the phone over feeling some pressure in his ears, he hoped he wasn't getting another ear infection. He focused on Avery though ignoring the uncomfortable feeling.

[Avery Sainsbury]

Avery sighed "I wish I could help. I mean with you being able to hear your guitar playing. Maybe I could hear you play sometime? I could discribe it to you." Avery smiled at him. He seemed like a really nice guy to hear. Avery just wished she could help him out more. "Maybe one day I could make it rain so you could hear it." Avery smiled hoping he would understand that she wanted to be his freind.

[Shane Williams]

Shane smiled, this girl was really kind, and he was glad he'd met up with two very kind girls so far. I find it interesting that you don't ask why I can play guitar being deaf. His eyes were shinning in amusement while he waited for his phone back. My father is a music teacher and taught me how to read the music so I could be involved in the music lessons with my sister, even if I couldn't hear what we were doing. I would love to play for you, I'm normally shy but your really nice. It's the least I can do after you helped me out

Shane smiled brightly, he was having a blast. Even if he was still nervous about being in a new school and all, and was worried about Monday and being in new classes and not having such nice people around him. He could enjoy this moment though because this was the moment that was happening. I would love for you to make it rain when my hearing is cooperating. I think it would be a blast

What's something you enjoy? A sound, a smell, a color? Shane was only partially thinking that that might be too forward of a question but he wanted to know more about her and what better way then to ask. He liked people, especially nice people which were always good to have around a person. Besides he secretly loved making peoples days and cheering them up.