Ridiculous (Jared)

[Lani Hunter]

((I'm soooo sorry! RL decided to attack this week and prob a little next week, just a warning. So sorry!!!!))

Lani glanced at Jared for a moment wishing he had mind reading abilities instead of this irritating moving things power. There was no better way to stun Lani speechless than to hug him unexpectedly. He stiffened for a moment holding the perfect pose of complete indecisive shock. He smiled finally and patted Jared's shoulder. "Uh... thanks and no. Tights are a major no." He said firmly though knowing Jared that probably wouldn't matter. Perhaps it was time for Lani to make his early exit before his pride was written all over with shame. "Its true though in all seriousness." He blinked exaggeratedly and patted Jared's should again letting him know that the moment had passed and he could let go of Lani now.

Lani laughed, "The best." He mimicked at Jared's superhero comment. That poor kid, really being at a place where 'superheros' walked the halls and thinking that you had nothing even close to that must be terrible. At least Lani could gain a reputation where people would never mess with him. Lani sighed and shook his head at his young friend and dropped next to him on the couch. He couldn't help breaking into uncontrollably laughter at Jared's thoughts about a superhero suit. "Oh dear god, let that never happen." The thing Lani feared was Jared actually doing so. "I think for right now you can work on keeping your secret identity more than looking for an outfit."

He mimicked Jared's pensive nod and couldn't resist giving a gander around the room as if looking for bugs. "They are a rather depressing topic," Lani said purposefully louder than normal as if to run off the thought that someone might be watching them. "Just be glad they are physical enemies. Its the ghosties you have to worry about." Making a serious warning face that he always gave his sister when she was misbehaving. It got her very easily when she was younger but now she was a little more skeptical. Though now he had a whole new myth to hold over her. That the people here knew if people were good or not and could send people to control their minds. Probably a little unfair but a little girl wouldn't know. Though Lani would have a rather large mouth if anything like that were to happen.

Lani chucked at the jab at Dalton. "Well, you know there is nothing better than a human dictionary." He shook his head a little wondering wistfully how he was ever going to pass Dalton's class. He really was not a fan of English, but then again he never really had a good teacher. Lani blinked at Jared for a moment trying to decide whether to be insulted or laugh at the Antoine Dodson reference. Finally the latter won out. Lani shook his head at the pain killer comment that was closely followed by the mom comment. Lani simply reached over and ruffled Jared's hair beyond all hope of repair. It was clear from the blank expression that crossed over his face that he was thinking of the best way to get out of this situation. "Um... I think my mom is calling me. I should go." He slipped off the couch preparing for the mad dash to the door if need be.

[Jared Park]

As it seems, this would be the perfect time to tell Lani that Jared is quite the physical kid. Not that he likes hitting people (he’d more likely hurt himself than hurt a fly, that’s for sure) or that he’s quite the horndog (despite hitting puberty, his hormones aren’t kicking in as much as they’re supposed to, or at least the way he expected them to kick); he’s physical in the sense that he’s prone to giving hugs and other forms of affection when he wants to show his appreciation of someone. He’s actually not shy from kissing someone (cheek-to-cheek, at least) if he’s very happy about what they did. So really, Lani, you’d better brace yourself as you have quite a follower with you right now. “Meh. Why are you shying away from tights? You have greater legs than mine you know,” he smiled as he let go of the boy, “And thanks a whole lot Lani. It’s means so much to hear that from you. Really.”

“A secret identity? So that means I have to wear a mask? That sucks,” Jared said, jokingly making a moue with his face as he crossed his arms (albeit with a little difficulty due to his injuries) over his chest. “It’s too much work. Then again, I can just wear glasses right? Like, the big ones that almost cover your face and all?” It worked for Superman, so why can’t it work for him, right? He made a gesture with his fingers, even puffing his cheeks as if he’s underwater and wearing glasses. “I think I have those. I use them when I feel like I should have that dorky-geeky feel going on.” And yes, Jared has all sorts of accessories, from fedoras and suspenders, to the said glasses and emo-esque studded bracelets. Should Lani need an image reinvention, he should just knock by Jared’s door and the boy would welcome him with open arms.

“Ghosts? They … exist?” No, Lani did not just mention ghosts. As much as Jared claims to be rational teenager who no longer believes in the Tooth Fairy (he stopped when he was 7) nor in Santa Clause (just a little over two years ago, when he saw Jasper eating the cookies), ghosts still scare him. That’s why he sleeps with the lamp beside him opened (Jasper gave him some sort of timer so that he wouldn’t waste electricity), his closet closed (who knows who might come out of it in the middle of the night) and his body tucked safely under the covers. He moved a bit closer to Lani, his eyes nervously darting across his room. “Don’t mock me,” he laughed nervously.

Jared couldn’t help but ‘pfft’ at Lani’s lame excuse to get out of the room. Well, at least Jared knows it’s not because of his odd-ness that the older guy’s currently thinking of ways to get out. Or is it? “I’m not that dumb you know,” he said, trying to give Lani a light punch on the arm (that’s what guys do, right?), though at his state, it did sting quite a bit to do that. “Fine. Leave me be. I’m just going to cry myself to death and pray that the ghosts don’t eat me alive.” He added a light chuckle on the end, telling Lani that it’s alright if he wants to leave already.


ooc:
Sorry it took so long Izy. D;
- Jam

[Lani Hunter]

Lani shook his head and made a face. The talk of tights was getting too close for comfort! He looked down at his legs hidden under jeans. "Uh thanks..." He hesitated, touched by Jared's serious comment. He had never had someone take his word so much to heart. It was a wonderful feeling. He found himself beaming and he reached over to clasp Jared's shoulder in a brotherly fashion. "Anytime, man," Lani said, "Don't you ever forget it either." It was time that people around here started noticing the full potential of all of the powers and not just focusing on the powers that seem more 'awesome' 'cause in Lani's eyes not being able to be seen on camera would be a million times more useful than telekinesis, yeah he could move stuff and unlock doors but then he could do that no problem with just his hands too.

"You wouldn't want them being able to find you," Lani warned like he knew what he was talking about, which he didn't. He couldn't help laughing, "Ok so you'll go incognito to meet Mr. Dalton, but a mask is too much work?" He chuckled Jared was full of contradictions but then so was everyone. Lani was a contradiction in not only word but his entire being. He claimed to be a good person but he regularly conned and robbed people. But was that all that really mattered in the world. "I don't know some of those sunglasses might as well be masks. I'm sure you'll think of something." Lani laughed, "Or of course there's always the ski mask thing. Cape or no cape?" He hated the thought of capes, though super cool in his opinion they would be terribly useless and get more in the way unless they served some other purpose than just making you look awesome.

Lani blinked at Jared for a moment then quick thinking jumped to action. "Of course not!" Lani laughed it off, "Its a joke. You know like the old stories our mothers used to tell us to make us go to bed on time and such. My mom told me one," he laughed remembering how ridiculous it was, "when I was five she told me that the reason I had a bed time is because she wanted to protect me from the evil goblins that came out after that exact time to hunt for kids that were awake." He shook his head, "You'd never believe that I was terrified." Soon after it was forgotten of course and then his sister was born and he was too old to believe such ridiculous storied anymore. Plus he had a job to do after the sun went down. Lani chuckled and put an arm around the younger man's shoulder, "Don't worry no ghosties could get in here." He assured the him.

Lani laughed a little bit but didn't miss the slight wince, "Don't do that, just rest." He stood making a show of getting ready to skedaddle. Lani crossed his arms and pouted, "Oh you are really good at the guilt thing aren't you?" He frowned exaggeratedly and With a wince of disbelief his mouth formed words as his brain protested, "Fine. One pair." He said firmly. He couldn't believe he was doing this but he couldn't leave Jared with these dark thoughts joking or no.

[Jared Park]

“Of course I won’t.” The young boy smiled brightly as he felt touched by the warmth of spirit the older boy’s showering him with. And to think when they met just a few minutes ago, he had the impression that the telekinetic was quite the cold guy, tough, intimidating and quite harsh. While he would agree that Lani is indeed tough, he’d say that him being harsh is a grave misjudgment Jared has made and the boy truly feels bad about. Lani’s just a little protective of his private life, the young boy reasoned, so who was he to take in such a bad light anyway. “And anytime? You mean the tight-fitting? Hooray,” the boy teased, though he knows such a remark meant differently when Lani said it; it’s just too precious to let go of such an opportunity to tease the older boy to death. And besides, who knows, maybe his never-ending insistence might finally anchor in the boy’s mind and help him brainwash the telekinetic. “I guess I’ve found my very own mannequin, haven’t I?”

Unfortunately for Lani, Jared doesn’t see any contradiction in what he had said. As far as he’s concerned, going incognito to stalk the Mr. Dalton (should he get over his laziness and possess the insanity to really proceed with his plan) and patrolling the grounds like a wannabe-superhero are two different things. After all, with Mr. Dalton, he’s trying to hide himself – he’s still him, no alter-ego and all that; in superheroics, he needs to possibly reveal himself to the public without revealing his other self. (If you ask me though, such is way too much thinking for something that couldn’t be feasible really). “Of course they do. The glasses working, I mean. As long as they don’t see your eyes, people can’t identify you, right?” It’s not exactly a sound idea, but the boy’s willing to go along with it. “Ski masks are fugly. Not to mention they make you look more like a thug than a superhero. I’m a good guy, remember?” At the mention of capes, the boy’s mind quickly drifted into the Disney-Pixar movie the Incredibles, more specifically to the part where the Edna Mode, to which Jared refers to as ‘the small, scary and bug-eyed lady”, tells about the dangers of a cape. “Nope, no capes for me,” he said with much conviction, hands crossed over his waist, “Too dangerous. Tsk tsk.”

“Ghosts exist. I believe they do.” The young boy said with finality. For someone so terrified of them, he sure isn’t ready to give up on their existence really. He hasn’t experienced any supernatural phenomena happen around him before, so his stubbornness would most likely be pride than anything else really. “Though your mom’s just mean,” he chuckled at the Lani’s story. Should he be placed in such a situation however, he’d believe such a story for sure. “Will your telekinesis work against ghosts?” He hopes so. ‘Cause if one suddenly decides to appear in front of them now, he’d just curl against Lani and scream and scream ‘till the older boy takes care of it.

“The best.” He gave the blonde a wink before slowly standing up and walking to his room. It took quite a while, but when he came out, the ‘invisible kid’ had [url=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R-5kp8rvgMA/SiUwe-Ic9AI/AAAAAAAAGCI/Gmi4hfI2cXQ/s320/LEVI'S+510+Super+Skinny+Mens+Jeans[electric+blu]three pairs of pants

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[Lani Hunter]

Lani laughed and ruffled Jared’s hair and for a moment reflected on what it would be like to have a little brother. If said little one were like Jared it would probably be a roller coaster. Caroline, for a little girl was actually surprisingly mellow but she could get hyper and then there was no keeping up with her. But every time she was full of energy Lani and his parents just took it in with happiness because it had been so terrible when she was lying abed with no more energy than it took to sit upright. Lani shook his head at Jared giving him a dream on look. “Goof.” He said affectionately. He raised a brow at the kid and gave a very firm. “No.” How was it that when people teased him he got defensive but Jared just brought out the humorous side of Lani that not many people saw. Especially when teasing occurred.

Jared’s theory on glasses. Lani chucked. “I guess not, I would never recognize you with glasses,” he said with mock seriousness. Jared was certainly an interesting person. He thought of pretty much everything opposite of Lani and that was indeed interesting and he found himself wondering how Jared’s mind worked. Though he wasn’t sure he wanted to know. Though Jared’s mind was still full of imagination. He had come to his powers and lived in the meta world far longer than Lani. He had grown up and become cynical and skeptical and if he weren’t a meta human himself, if someone were to come up to him in the street and talk to him about them, he would have laughed in their face and told them to find the closet mad house. It was a lot harder than the people here realized for someone who had lived as much as Lani to just accept this new life they had designed for him. He was still having a hard time believing it, but there was no denying it now. He laughed at Jared’s reaction to the ski masks. “Too true, only the bad guys wear ski masks. All the good guys have costumes.” He joked. He nodded absently at Jared’s decision reflecting on thoughts about them getting caught on things.

Lani raised a brow at Jared’s sureness about the existence of ghosts. “Well I guess if you believe that then they could be real. I mean aren’t there powers where people can talk to ghosts of something?” He asked the resident Meta power expert Jared. He laughed, “It was a mom being tired and wanting a moment of peace while her children went to sleep.” He never blamed his parents for anything he had become, it wasn’t their fault in a way he could have blamed them but he knew his choices had all been his own and everything he had become was because of himself. Lani considered this, “Hmmm, I don’t think so. I can throw stuff but it would go right through them. Why don’t we just try asking nicely for them to leave?” He suggested. Telekinesis was probably the most useless power when it came to defending against non-tangible creatures.

Lani sighed, wondering if he had made a mistake but it seemed like Jared was really enthusiastic about it. His eyes nearly popped out of his skull when he saw the abominations that Jared returned with. “You don’t have anything a little more normal?” He asked uselessly. He laughed at Jared’s excitement and blindly picked the bright red ones. This should be interesting. Lani shook his head and reiterated, “Only one.” He stood and went to the bathroom holding the fabric up wondering how he was going to fit into them. He mournfully changed from his comfortable loose jeans to the skin tight… no that was it… they were tights. He fought the urge to take them off now and get his jeans and sneak out the window but he had promised. Damn. He sighed and pushed open the door his legs feeling compressed and it was odd bending in them. He looked down at himself then up at Jared giving him a little turn. “Well?” He raised a brow just waiting for the laughter to start.

[Jared Park]

Indeed, Jared led quite the sheltered life, and he knows it. In fact, should he be a bit smarter and learn how to psychoanalyze, he’d say that his optimism and relatively cheery personality stems from the fact that he was shielded from the cruelties of the real world ever since he was born. While he wasn’t spoiled or doted, he must admit that coming in as the youngest gave him a feeling of security, as he knew early on that should he fail, he has a rather big support web around him, all eager to help (which may also explain why he’s so open, mostly, about his feelings). The biggest challenge of his life so far, aside from being whisked into Hammel, is his parents leaving when he was young, and even that wasn’t so bad as Granpappy and GranGran were extremely kind, not to mention Mom and Dad talks to them and even visits them whenever they get the chance.

But being so sheltered does have its downsides. One of the few things he tries not to show is the fact that despite his seemingly excited exterior, he’s really a bit scared on the inside about how things might work now. He may be curious, but he’s also a bit cautious. Being thrown all of a sudden to the world without his siblings to support him, it’s overwhelming. So he’s really glad that he knows that should the world go awry in Hammel, he has at least one person he could turn to.

All musings were lost however, when Lani came out of the bathroom wearing the aforementioned tight jeans. The young boy almost laughed out loud, but caught himself before it’s too late, resulting into his cheeks puffing up while leaning in slightly, as well as releasing a slight “PFFT” sound. Jared thought he could hold it all in, but after a while he just turned so red that he simply gave up. “Told you you had the legs for it,” he teased, his arms around his waist as he laughed boisterously. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t laugh. But really, I’m serious. You should keep it.” He made an ok sign with his hands, adding, “I have tons and tons. A little red pair wouldn’t matter too much.”

The young boy then stood up and gave the telekinetic a playful pinch in the nose as he said, “You’ve made me feel all better now. Thanks Lani.” He sneaked in one final hug before slowly leading the boy out. “And yes, I know what you’re thinking. No changing. You look awesome in those.”

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Sorry if it was late. And a bit short. D;
- Jam

[Lani Hunter]

((OOC: Same here, it was so good having a thread with you! I'm glad it lasted as long as it did.))

Lani deflated as Jared started to laugh. Just his luck. He looked ridiculous he knew it. He turned to go back and change but Jared caught his attention again, giving compliments and leaving Lani shaking his head and trying to reduce the color in his cheeks. "I'll never wear them," he protested. That he knew was a fact. There was no way in hell he was ever going to wear these in public. Ever. That was a promise. Lani never thought he would ever play dress up at seventeen years for someone other than his sister. This is ridiculous.

Lani snorted and shook his head free of Jared's pinching fingers. He laughed easily and ruffled Jared's hair affectionately. "Good," he said and let himself be herded to the door paused for a moment as if to make his way back to his jeans and to get out of these pants. He gaped at Jared's statement and got a little, "But..." before he had enough brains to summon his jeans to his hand as he was pushed out the door. "Feel better." He ordered and stepped out the door his mind immediately searching for a place to change. He shuffled along avoiding people whenever possible and just rushing to his room instead of lingering and trying to seek a place to hide. He made it back to his room without too many witnesses thankfully.

He dropped on his bed and laid back looking at the white ceiling. He wasn't really feeling up to more power's training. It was good to have met someone worth while here, perhaps Hammel wasn't going to be such a bad place after all. Lani closed his eyes and let himself drift off to sleep not even thinking about the tight red pants around his legs.