New Generation Legacy, Issue 1: Back to School

[Vanifae]

"Well you know what we stopped more people from dying, hell I am not even sure why there were here but we stopped them, and yeah I am not happy that people died, but Jesus we stopped more from dying... we are heroes dude, Saba didn't make it but the rest did; I am not going to wallow in self pity because I had no chance to help her. I had a chance to help the rest and we did it. God, you know what I am not happy that people died, but I am happy I could help stop the flow of violence..." Nick seethes before calming down.

He continues speaking to John, "Yeah maybe you are right, but we won because we fought back we used these powers to help other people like the UN does... like the Justice Elite right? I am not going to sit here and cry about what I couldn't do, I am going to focus on what we did do... and we stopped them before they could hurt more people."

Nick sighs still holding Layla thinking, We did the right thing right? I am not happy people died but... what could we do? Nothing. Nothing could have stopped that girl from dying. NOTHING. Maybe if I could see the future but I can't... so what could we have done?

Nick then responds to Cody stopping short of taking his friend to the authorities, "Good point Cody... maybe we should just get back as quick as we can, I am sure the facilities on site can help Layla more then these baselines could. If I go all out I can get Layla back to the campus pretty damn quick."

 

[Agamon]

"Everybody deals with this kind of situation in their own ways, guys, it's okay," Jun Min says. She tells Cody, "I'm keeping a general 'lookout', but I really don't like scanning minds if it can be helped. We do have a state-of-the-art medical center at the school...I guess I could stay here to talk to the authorities, if you want to take her back. I'm sure someone from the UN will be here soon, too."

Suddenly, Raph lands near the group, carrying Manjit. Raph looks exhausted, Manjit looks upset.

Sollir, I had Raph wake Manjit with her healing. You can spend the last HP to counter the fatigue of you want.


Trilly, Clover, Emmet

"Oh, I get it. You're, like, a nerd. Not that there's anything wrong with that," Stacy teases Emmet with a grin. Then she looks down at her burned hand. "Ow, that hurts. Guess I should thank you though, Josee. I'll be excused from having to take notes for a few days."

Josee shakes her head, not impressed with the joking.

 

[Vanifae]

Nick smirks, "Loud and clear Jun Min, see you guys back at the school..." Nick then begins sliding back towards the Institute as fast as possible making sure to keep Layla as comfortable as he is able her well being his first priority.

 

[Samnell]

"Everybody deals with this kind of situation in their own ways, guys, it's okay," Jun Min says. She tells Cody, "I'm keeping a general 'lookout', but I really don't like scanning minds if it can be helped. We do have a state-of-the-art medical center at the school...I guess I could stay here to talk to the authorities, if you want to take her back. I'm sure someone from the UN will be here soon, too."

"I'm ok; I'll stay and talk to the police or the army or whoever's coming. I can get back quick enough," Jerry offered.

 

[Hammerhead]

"I am afraid so," Emmet replies to Stacy with a slight smile. "Born and bred; both of my parents are over-educated PhDs. You know, you could take notes in class with a laptop computer, and simply type with your other hand," Emmet suggests helpfully, not realizing Stacy wasn't complaining about an actual problem.

"I would imagine most stores will be open; 'most' will also be unoccupied," he replies dryly to Clover. "I am going to execute a computer search, not purchase a new fall wardrobe from Abercrombie and Fitch. I do not require the assistance of any store employee, and my actions will not incur any additional costs," Emmet adds, uncertain how much information he should reveal.

"The current situation is that we are more or less safe, and all members of our expedition are accounted for, so I would assume we can separate ourselves without worry."

 

[Shalimar]

"I don't think your assumption that we can slit up if we want is warranted mate. We went to bring Josee and Stacy back to the group. I'm pretty sure Jun Min will wantus back with her until someone from the institute comes to pick us up. Sides, why can't you just run your search later, from school? Don't want AMY to catch what your doing?" Clover asks, then she shrugs.

"I don't want to know, but I think you should stay at least in pairs. Safer that way, I mean can you be sure we got them all? Go do what you want love, I'm not your mother to be responsible for you, but I'd point out that the cops are on the scene now..."

"Trilly, I didn't see you get hurt or nothing, are you ok then? Your bearing up under t like a champ if you are."

 

[KaintheSeeker]

"Told you Clover dear, I'm bullet proof. Not that it mattered since the gentleman I took in 'hand' didn't seem too eager to put up much of a hand after my 'squeeze' play." Trilly grins as she puns up her comment a bit, wiggling her hand and making an oversized fist to 'squeeze' a nonexistent foe.

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

"Welcome back Raph." Cody says, beaming a grin at his friend and stepping closer, "I don't think I've ever been so proud of you." the teen finishes quietly.

"I'm sorry we left you behind Manjit...we thought it was best at the time, I didn't realize how well they had planned out the attack. I mean, we went to a seemingly random department store and they were ready for us. I'm glad to see you're back, safely."

Cody wants to give her a hug or something but knows he can't. He settles for a soft smile.

No worries on the healing, would've done the same. I'll hold onto that last HP for now, thanks.

 

[Agamon]

Emmet, Clover, Trilly

Emmet's idea isn't a bad one, but the teens notice as they get back to the entrance that emergency personel are not allowing anyone to enter the mall.

"We can't go back in?" Stacy asks a responder at the doors.

"No, everyone is being evacuated for safety. It will be closed until further notice," the woman repsonds. "If you were hurt and need medical attention, there are people that can help you around the corner at the next entrance," she adds pointing towards the food court entrance."


John, Cody, Jerry

Raph manages a smile in response to Cody. Manjit isn't very comforted by his words though.

"She wanted to know what happened to the guy that grabbed her," Raph tells them. "I tried telling her it's not her fault."

"Who's fault is it then? I shouldn't have come." Manjit says.

"Look, blame me, okay? I was worried about Cody, it didn't register that he wanted to hurt you until I flew away. Besides, he was trying to hurt you, or at least kidknap you or something," Raph responds.

"Now he's dead," Manjit mutters.

Jun Min says, "Manjit, Raph's right, it's not your fault. We'll talk about this whrn we get back to the institute, alright?"

Nick's post coming later tonight

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

I wish I had a script to give me the right words or more time to give her a better answer but I don't, not really. Cody thinks, wanting to say something to Manjit but waiting until he could say something that mattered.

"No innocents died because of you." he begins after a while, "That's not great by itself, but it's not terrible either. You're not a monster, your power isn't something you can fully control right now but it's definitely a loaded gun. Your power, not you. And from what it looks like, you're a really level-headed girl with a heart that is filled with concern for others. A person like that doesn't deserve to be cooped up in an ivory tower. We made the right decision having you here today." the teen concludes, firmly.

"We'll figure something out, maybe Emmet can think of a way we can keep you and others safer next time we venture outside the institute."

"Jun Min, I'll stay here with Jerry and we can talk to the authorities. Assuming she wants to go, Manjit might be better off at the institute with so many people crowding around. It's only a matter of time before reporters get here..." Cody trails off "Raph is pretty tired as well, she can head back too*. If we get into more trouble here I can just call her back to my side."

As he tries to convince Jun Min, Cody trades both John and Jerry a look that says 'back me up here'.

And by head back, Raph knows he means watch over and escort