Melinda Dyars / Shatter (shattered) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-05-14 17:34:00

Entry tags:

inactive - jake wagner, inactive - shatter, team - x-force

Lunchtime
Melinda remains distant from her classmates, for the most part. Truth be told, she doesn't really feel like she deserves to be here with them. She knows rationally it's nonsense to feel that way, but she can't help it.

So it is that, once again, at lunchtime, she sits outside, away from the others, watching the fountain while she eats her sandwich.

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	shattered 2010-05-14 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	She looks up, a little startled at first, but then smiles nervously. "Hi," she greets quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 12:07 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry to startle you," Jake says, keeping his friendly smile. "Do you mind if I perhaps join you for lunch?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 12:13 am UTC (link)
	"Sure," she offers, sliding over to make room for him. She gives him a gentle smile. "It's a nice day, isn't it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Jake sits down carefully and offers a smile that shows off his fangs, tail curling around his waist as he does. "Yes, it's a very nice day," he says. "I'm Jake Wager," he says, offering his hand a little hesitantly because he isn't sure if this girl will be weirded out by his oddly shaped hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"Melinda Dyars," she offers, not weirded out by the hand, but giving it a curious glance before she takes it. She shakes his hand carefully, wondering if he's heard about what she did or not. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 12:25 am UTC (link)
	Jake's pleased when his hand doesn't freak Melinda out. Even after all his time among fellow mutants, he still worries about it. "It's nice to meet you," he says. If he heard, it doesn't matter to him it seems. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 12:34 am UTC (link)
	"I haven't seen you around," she notes. "Are you new here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 12:41 am UTC (link)
	Jake shakes his head. "No, I'm not new," he admits. "I've just been...away from everyone. I didn't really socialize until my father talked to me about a few things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 12:42 am UTC (link)
	She leans in to him. "Really?" she asks, curious. "What... happened?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 12:47 am UTC (link)
	Jake looks a bit embarrassed. "He...took me on a trip and told me I shouldn't be so shy and self-conscious. That the people here were friends and would not care that I look like this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 12:52 am UTC (link)
	She regards him a moment, internally struggling between guilt from realizing some of her friends might have teased him just last year, and with the realization of just how wrong that would have been. "Anyone who does care," she finally says, "wouldn't be worth knowing anyway." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:00 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, you are most wise," Jake says with a smile. "I have found many people here are very friendly and good to know though," he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:06 am UTC (link)
	She shrugs, blushing a little. "I don't know if I'm wise," she admits. "I just... I mean, it's true, right? Anyone out there who doesn't like you for what you look like is bloody stupid, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:08 am UTC (link)
	Jake smiles a bit wider. "Right," he agrees. "And you are wise," he says. "Not many people can realize that without someone else telling them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:15 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I had to learn it for myself," she admits. "There were some people when I was a kid who didn't like me because I'm black, but they were all assholes anyway." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:18 am UTC (link)
	Jake frowns and offers a sympathetic look. "I'm sorry you had to put up with that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:21 am UTC (link)
	She shrugs. "They were assholes. I was better off without them, and met good friends who didn't care." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:30 am UTC (link)
	Jake nods and says nothing more on the subject. After a moment he gives into curiosity. "I am sorry for asking but...what is it that you do? Your...mutant gift?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:34 am UTC (link)
	She gets quiet for a moment. "Um... I can turn into glass. And control the pieces when I break," she explains. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Jake jumps slightly and his eyes go wide. "Wow," he smiles. "That's an amazing ability. Does...breaking hurt?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:43 am UTC (link)
	She tilts her head. "Not really, no. It feels kinda strange, but it doesn't really hurt." She sighs. "But... that's why Apocalypse wanted me." She winces internally, expecting him to find a reason to excuse himself now. And he was cute, too... (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:49 am UTC (link)
	Jake gasps. That name he recognizes. "I'm so sorry you had to go through that..." he trails off, thinking any experience involving En Sabba Nurr would be a bad one. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 01:51 am UTC (link)
	"I survived," she replies quietly. "Not everyone did." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	digthefuzz 2010-05-15 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Jake looks down and goes quiet. He's not sure what to say. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shattered 2010-05-15 02:10 am UTC (link)
	Melinda gets quiet, too, turning to look at the fountain. Eventually, she gathers her lunch. "I'm sorry," she says. "I'll go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)