Generation Legacy (Issue #5)

[Hammerhead]

Great, Ryan gripes as the old woman offers him and Anika pastries. Now I have the choice of looking rude, being sick, or telling her something that I don't want the media to know. I could just say I'm full. Ryan smiles politely. "No thanks, I'm full," he says quietly. "Well Anika, at least were' out of the rain, and...is that Jimmy?" Ryan stares at him for a moment, then nods. Great, it's him. With all those travel books lying around, he's probably going somewhere. That's good news. What should I say? Should I pretend I don't see him? Let's see what Anika does first, Ryan finally decides.

 

[Agamon]

"What is he doing here?" Anika asks Ryan in response, more inquisitively than annoyed. "Grab our coffees, I'll go do what I do best," she says with a smirk.

She walks up to Jimmy and says, "Hey, Li. You're not at Yoshi's party? Going somewhere? Or, does this also fit under the catagory of 'none of my business?'"

 

[Tokiwong]

Mark gingerly picks up Sakura and runs her to the Institute as fast as he dares to entrust her to someone in authority who would know how to take care of her.

Mark

"I don't think so, Mr. McNamara," a voice says as a figure steps out of the patrol vehicle, dressed in a sharp black business suit, a bald Asian male steps onto the street, standing no taller then Mark.

"I have been paid a great deal of money for this, and I don't want to dissapoint, put the girl down, she isn't the target. I won't hold back, so you only have. Or you can run away and I can pick your little girlfriend apart, your choice," he says nonchalantly.

Ryan

The hostess smiles and does not seem offended, and goes on about her business offering food to Anika, and then returning to tending to the other patrons. Jimmy Li, seems focused on his reading, and places on some glasses, as he taps away at a keyboard and surfs the virtua-net, he glances up, spotting you two, and sighs.

His anger burns for a moment in his eyes before it subsides, "Didn't expect to meet you guys here," he says in a rough greeting.

 

[Tokiwong]

"What is he doing here?" Anika asks Ryan in response, more inquisitively than annoyed. "Grab our coffees, I'll go do what I do best," she says with a smirk.

She walks up to Jimmy and says, "Hey, Li. You're not at Yoshi's party? Going somewhere? Or, does this also fit under the catagory of 'none of my business?'"

Jimmy Li shrugs, "I would say it isn't but it does not really matter. I don't need to hang otu with Yoshi and them, I am out of here. I am just trying to find tickets to a place that won't persecute my rights, you know? I am thinking the United States, but I don't care really. Anywhere but here," he finishes.

He takes a sip of his mocha capuccino, "Screw this place and screw the UN, best of luck to you though."

 

[Hammerhead]

Is antagonizing Jimmy what she does best? Ryan wonders for a moment as he follows Anika. Jimmy drinking a mocha cappucino? Is the world going mad?

"Well, we didn't really expect to meet your here either. We're not following you, if that's what you're wondering. And Germany's closer, by the way. I also here Japan is nice this time of year." Get the hint, Jimmy? I don't want another creep like you in my country.

"What's the big deal anyway. You're already registered by attending the Institute. You don't see any of us making a big fuss, except for Cassie really, and she's planning to become some kind of spokesperson or something." The sad part is that I really don't support the UN, and I agree with Jimmy.

 

[Tokiwong]

Ryan & Anika

Jimmy looked up, "Not anymore, no records on me anywhere, I am out of this place. And although they may be closer, I got friends in San Francisco I can call on. California is great this time of year," he replies dryly.

"Your crazy if things aren't going to get worse before they get better. I am starting to think those Pantheon guys have the right idea, but I am not down with killing people, at least innocent people," he says gruffly.

"I hate the Institute it is like a prison, they prod us, train us, and test us, and for what? You ever get the feeling they are studying us? I don't like it, I got better things to do then be someone's guinea pig," Jimmy replies, looking up to Ryan.

 

[Agamon]

"I agree with you that this mandatory registration thing is a bunch of bull. But I don't think the Intitute is a prison, no one's forcing any of us to be here. I think it really is a place to help teach elites how to use their powers. It's not for everyone, though. You might not have needed much teaching to learn to use your strength effectively. But for people that have problems with their powers, it's useful. I think it helps to be able to go to school with kids that are like you, too." Anika says. "Actually, I'm pretty certain about that last part, anyway.

"And I don't disagree with the Pantheon's ideals, but, yeah, the way they go about it is totally wrong. From where I stand, JE does a lot of good around the world, and I'm sure Legacy will, too, so that I can't see how that makes the UN the bad guys. It's just the 'big brother' attitude that worries me." She looks down at some of the travel guides. "California, hey? Yeah, it's even nicer there in the winter."

 

[Tokiwong]

"I agree with you that this mandatory registration thing is a bunch of bull. But I don't think the Intitute is a prison, no one's forcing any of us to be here. I think it really is a place to help teach elites how to use their powers. It's not for everyone, though. You might not have needed much teaching to learn to use your strength effectively. But for people that have problems with their powers, it's useful. I think it helps to be able to go to school with kids that are like you, too." Anika says. "Actually, I'm pretty certain about that last part, anyway.

"And I don't disagree with the Pantheon's ideals, but, yeah, the way they go about it is totally wrong. From where I stand, JE does a lot of good around the world, and I'm sure Legacy will, too, so that I can't see how that makes the UN the bad guys. It's just the 'big brother' attitude that worries me." She looks down at some of the travel guides. "California, hey? Yeah, it's even nicer there in the winter."

"Yeah California isn't bad any time of the year, and hell it can't be any worse then here," quips before looking Anika in the eyes, "Yeah well all that touchy feely crap is good for you, and you can save the world, but the world hasn't done anything for me, so screw the world. There is only one person I need to save, and that is me."

He takes another sip of his hot drink, "Hey I am not doubting the heart is in the right place, but I figure I can make my own money my own way, and do what I want when I want."

Jimmy glances from Anika to Ryan, "So you finally broke her off a piece Ryan, she seems pretty mellow, not some high strung meddling... whatever."

 

[Agamon]

"Yeah California isn't bad any time of the year, and hell it can't be any worse then here," quips before looking Anika in the eyes, "Yeah well all that touchy feely crap is good for you, and you can save the world, but the world hasn't done anything for me, so screw the world. There is only one person I need to save, and that is me."

"Yeah, well, good luck with that." Anika replies dryly.

Jimmy glances from Anika to Ryan, "So you finally broke her off a piece Ryan, she seems pretty mellow, not some high strung meddling... whatever."

"Um, excuse me, standing, like, right here? And yeah, I admit I can be an a-hole, but only when I'm talking to one." she says with a bit of a sneer.

 

[Tokiwong]

Ryan & Anika

"You know until recently we never even really crossed paths, so I am not quite sure where the chip on your shoulder against me comes from. But whatever," he taps a few keys on the monitor and relaxes, "well I think Califonia it is for now."

"If you guys are ever in the area you could come visit, not that I expect either of you to visit, but on the off-chance, who knows," he shrugs.