[d20 Modern / 4CtF] Windy City Mutants: Genesis [PG-17]

[Krizzel]

Monday, 7:30am
Lincoln High School, Oak Grove

School was busy this morning. Both to account for the weather, and just because it was still so early in the semester, a lot of kids were coming to school early. A couple more weeks and the temptation to slack would set in of course, for the most part.

"Yo, 'Zo! What's up, man?" called Derek Tilmans upon seeing Lorenzo walking in from the parking lot. Derek was a senior, and one of those guys who always hung out with the cool kids, to the point where he was sort of one of them himself, but only when they were standing next to him. "Dude, you went out with Serra right? How was she?"

Just out in front of the main doors Lorenzo saw a black Mercedes pull up. Chris Hart, the JV quarterback came out - that guy would probably be starting for the varsity team next year - followed by those really cute sophmore twins. Derek almost got distracted staring at them, but only almost. "Did you nail her, 'Zo?"

Meanwhile, Chris and Stacy were walking up from the front where her dad dropped them off, followed by Lana. As soon as Mr. DuPries had pulled away, Chris put his arm around Stacy as they walked towards the school and leaned in close to her ear. "You look hot, Stace!"

Over to the side, all three of them could see Lorenzo Reynolds, or 'Zo as everybody knew him, that senior who was so cool everybody liked him. Of course, maybe that was because he was nice to everyone, even the freshmen and nerds. Some of the junior and senior boys were gathering around him as he walked towards the doors.

OOC: LORENZO, STACY, LANA

 

[Shalimar]

Stacy DuPries

Monday, 7:30am
Lincoln High School, Oak Grove

"Thanks Chris, I wore it just for you." Stacy says twirling around in front of him so he can see all of it. She tucks herself in under his arm and puts her own arm on his waist.

"You look good yourself you know." she commented thinking not for the first time how lucky she was. A boyfriend who was simply perfect, an intelligent and loving sister(in her own way), great friends, constantly surrounded by nice people; she had everything life couldn't get any better.

"Hey whats that guy's name ? Zoey or somethng right? He always seemed pretty nice, what do you think?" she asks Chris indicating 'Zo. She waves hi to him and a few of the people around him.

 

[Jemal]

Jon yawned, turning off his alarm and rolling over again.. He'ld had a long night and wasn't ready for school right now. There'd been some kinda accident at onea the fights, he'ld heard.. some kid got killed or something. He'd been thinking about it all nightand hadn't gotten a good sleep.

OOC: Just roll over and go back to sleep until his parents yell at him or he wakes up again.

 

[Lichtenhart]

Monday, 9:25am
Taylor apartment, South Side

Joshua had lain for a while awake in the bed this morning, and only when he heard his granny shout he decided to get up. He went into the small bathroom and washed his face with the icy water, then looked at his face in the dirty mirror.
He had no bruises to hide today, because last night's one was a short match. No matter what they say, he knew that boy was going to die. He knew it and couldn't help it. He had that strange feeling in the muscles, that sort of burning itch, and he let out a punch much more powerful than he wanted. And tonight he was supposed to go there again. They wanted him, they liked what he did. They respected him more now, he could see it in their eyes. They wanted to see him beat those poor drugsters who only longed for a dose till they barely breath. Joshua hates that. He hates them all. He'd like to leave and never go back there.

"David! You're supposed to take me to the market to get the Christmas ham today!"

But he couldn't. That's the only job he could find that let him get barely enough money to pay for granny's pills.
He finishes to wash himself and puts on some kinda good clothes.
David again. Well, that's better than when she called for his father and cried.
Joshua goes into her room, takes her in his strong arms and carries her in the bathroom, while kindly saying "David had some problems with the snow on the streets, gran, but wouldn't you like to dress up for him if he arrives on time?"
He changes her diaper, wash her lovingly, puts on her a nice housecoat and a shawl to keep her warm, then feed her with an homgenized soup and her pills.
Joshua switches their little TV on for her and says "I'll be right back, granny. Don't worry about me, I'll put on the red scarf. I'll ask Mrs Jones to come and see if you need anything. I love ya."
With a final kiss on her forehead, he leaves their flat.
He has to ask Mrs jones on the floor below to go and check the granny sometimes, while he has to get a newspaper and look for a daily job.

 

[Keia]

Monday, 7:30am
Lincoln High School, Oak Grove

Lorenzo looks disapprovingly at Derek, “Derek, you know better than to ask a question like that. For one thing, I never tell, and for another, it’s just a rude thing to say.” Lorenzo smiles at him to ease the blow to him. “However, I did go out with her and I really enjoyed the evening with her.”

“So, what did you guys do this weekend? Anyone catch the Buffaloes game yesterday?” Lorenzo asked. He half listened to the responses as he watched the Dupries twins walk into the school. Lorenzo thought ‘Dupries . . . Lana and . . . Stacy. That’s right. Stacy’s dating Chris, the football player. I don’t think I’ve ever talked to them. I should correct that, but not today.’

Lorenzo nodded to Stacy and she waved and gave her a big smile, then turned back and continued listening to the guys around him talking. ‘I know the drill, smile and notice her, but not so much that her boyfriend thinks I’m interested. But . . . nice skirt.’

 

[loxmyth]

Monday, 6:37am
Murphy apartment, Calumet Park

Because Macario's face was hidden mostly by the bowl, his scowl would go unnoticed, even if her back hadn't been turned to him. He made sure to fill his mouth so that he would have to swallow before he could speak. That would give him enough time to think of a good excuse. After setting down the bowl he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and inhaled deeply.

"Nope, not today, Mummy," he told her. "I promised Roz I'd meet up with her before school and we'd talk and walk. About the science fair stuff."

Well, some of that was kinda true. He would have to start working on that science fair project, and Roz had agreed to be his partner. But they weren't going to discuss anything until Roz talked with her uncle Baroma, which would be after he got back from a vacation to his native Thailand. He was a technician for one of Illinois' bigger chemical plants and he had promised his neice that he'd help her out.

But Macario wouldn't be meeting up with her before school. For one thing, he got the impression that her parents disapproved of him, they were always so gruff and bad-tempered. And for another thing, he was not pushing her wheelchair through foot-high snow. Her parents would most definitely drive her to school. He was just hoping that his mom wouldn't think too hard about it.

In fact, the more he thought about it, the more it seemed that he should leave, and quickly, before she caught on. "Anyway, I'll be late if I don't get out of here. See you after school." He planted a kiss on her cheek, gathered his gear and made for the door as quickly as he possibly could, grabbing his paper bag lunch off the counter as he left.

 

[KitanaVorr]

Monday, 7:30am
Lincoln High School, Oak Grove

Lana watched the whole exchange with an inward sigh as she went ahead and jogged pass her sister and Chris. It figures, two identical twins, and I would be the invisible one, she thought for a moment, feeling slightly jealous of her sister's popularity and the ease of which she seemed to accumulate friends, especially Lorenzo.

She got all the social genes and I got all the loner ones, Lana mused to herself pushing her way into the door. Though the conversation of this morning had hurt and angered her more than she wanted to admit when Stacy mentioned Kyle. Another one of her castoffs? He couldn't have Stacy so he would have to put up with trying to screw me?

Waving to hi to all her friends, all fellow boarders, she headed over to her locker to gather her books and head off to her first period class. When she caught sight of Kyle, she slammed her locker much harder than she intended. I'm no one's second choice. And walked off.

 

[Shalimar]

Monday, 7:30am
Lincoln High School, Oak Grove

Stacy watched her sister stalk past her and Chris, and began feeling guilty. She had totally fogotten about her, and even her father when Chris had shown up, and that wasn't very nice. But darn is this boy is cute. Thats it, I know how to make her happier, I'll fix her up with some one and she can be as happy as I am with Chris. She thought, not even bothering to consider that maybe Lana didn't want a boyfriend, or that she wouldn't want to be set up. She didn't consider that Lana was more self-contained and private then she was.

She looked up at Chris on the way to her first class of the day. "Chris, do you know anyone who wants to go out with Lana? She doesn't seem really happy, and I want her to be. Maybe if we fix her up with one of your friends she'll be a s happy as we are." She said quietly trying to make sure no one overheard. "think about, and I'll see you after class. By the gym?" she said making it a question. She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and hurried off to class, waving to people and saying hello to everyone she passed.

 

[Krizzel]

Monday, 6:05am
Windsor home, Oak Grove

There was a knocking on Jonathon's door no more than five after six, no less. "Jon? Time to get up, bud - it's monday. You want to take a shower before school, don't you?" Mr. Windsor opened the door a sliver to glance in and make sure his son was there - and was getting up.

 

[Jemal]

Jon Yawns "Yeah,yeah, whatever" He says as he gets out of bed and gets ready for school.