Avalon Jordan (bluelantern) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-04-05 16:48:00

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inactive - avalon, inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey, inactive - katima sers

First Day of School
The first day of school has been stressful for Avalon. Very stressful. The only bright part of the whole day was when he found out that he was placed in the same grade as Henry, though that didn't really mean a lot. It wasn't like they had any classes together.

Avalon had been horrified when he found out that Josh and Katima wasn't going to share any classes with him, but soon enough he had to get over it and try to get along on his own. Being empathic also didn't seem to help at all, and by the end of the day, Avalon is worn out and sore from having to block himself for the majority of the hours he has been at school.

Luckily though, the day is finally done, and Avalon is standing outside where they all agreed to meet, his back against a tree as he idly itched his back. His wings are aching, and he can't wait to get them free and stretch completely, but he knows now is not the time. So, he waits, and tries to not be too troubled by his day at school. It was horrible, and his English caused him to have quite a few misunderstandings. And then there are these boys who made fun of him, calling him names that he didn't even really understand - though they are easily ignored.

He's been worried about Katima and Josh the most though, and so he watches for either of the teens to emerge from the building, his heart in his throat.

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healingbug
2010-04-05 08:28 pm UTC (link)

Josh's day was stressful as well. Being around so many new people, many with injuries and sicknesses he really wished he could heal but didn't was bad enough. But getting made fun of by a few older guys and having no classes with Henry, Ava, or Katima was worse. Sure he could sense them the whole day but it didn't stop him from worrying. And then there was the fight that wasn't really a fight because Josh a) never threw a punch and b) never got hit that ended with him taking the aggressor to the school nurse after he ended up hurting his hand punching a locker.

Now that the day was done, he couldn't get out the door fast enough. Backpack over one shoulder, Josh weaves through the crowd on his way to the agreed meeting spot. Sensing he won't be the first one there makes him speed up.

"Ava!" he calls as he sees the Lantern, rushing over.

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bluelantern
2010-04-05 08:37 pm UTC (link)

"Hey Josh!" calls Ava back. He and Josh had a discussion in the morning, and the two had agreed then to try to not be too affectionate in public. In all actuality, Avalon was the one to bring it up, spurred by his empathy and Josh's mounting anxiety.

But, just because they were "best friends" doesn't stop him from grinning like an idiot. He waits for Josh to get up to him, and he slings an arm around the taller boy's shoulders in a loose hug. Of course, Avalon has a much more subtle way of greeting Josh that others would never know of, and he is sure to let himself feel the full rush through his body that contract brings.

Pulling back some, he leans back against the tree and offers Josh a wide smile as he says "So, how'd it go?"

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	healingbug 2010-04-05 08:44 pm UTC (link)
	Josh returns the loose hug, clinging just a little longer than expected. "I'm just glad it's over...for the day," he sighs. "How about your day?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-04-05 08:47 pm UTC (link)

Avalon smiles a bit and then shrugs his shoulders. "Kids are rough." he then says softly. "They said things I don't really understand, and I think that the fact I don't understand bothers me more than the fact that they said that stuff."

He then brightens, and says "Oh but Josh! I got into dance and it's brilliant! I can't wait to go back tomorrow.. I can't get enough."

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	healingbug 2010-04-05 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	Josh offers a concerned frown. "What did they say?" he asks. The healer's got an idea but he doesn't like it. "Dance?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-04-05 08:57 pm UTC (link)

Avalon just waves a hand some, "Something about being gay, but it didn't make sense because I know I'm happy so I don't understand what was so funny."

He then shrugs again and latches onto the much happier subject of dance. "Yes! Dance.. I never really thought I was that good at it till the teacher saw me and had me go through a few things. She said that I'm a bit rusty but she can work with that. Ballet is so graceful though, I've been watching videos on the internet and practicing.." he flushes a bit, "Well, I was, before you moved in."

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	healingbug 2010-04-05 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	Josh sighs a moment. "I...we can explain that when we get home," he says. The healer can't help but smile as Avalon gets all happy and excited. "So you're a dancer? I'd love to see what you can do sometime," he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-04-05 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Well.. I wasn't really, at least not until I came to Earth." replies Avalon with another flush. "My wings made it hard to dance, and so now that Henry helps me out.." He's so happy he might bubble over from it all. "I'll be happy to show you sometime.." he then murmurs softly, his voice turning a touch darker. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-04-05 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	Josh grins and gives Ava's hair a little ruffle. "Awesome, Ava," he says. "I'm no good at dancing though. Be great to see someone who is in action." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-04-06 04:07 am UTC (link)
	Henry helps the other three with their homework as needed, while doing his own and making dinner. Once they're working, however, he leaves them alone, makes dinner, and serves it quietly. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-04-06 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Avalon for one has seen enough of Henry's quiet act. He waits until Josh and Katima are busy doing their own thing, and then goes to seek out Henry in the kitchen. "Hey.." he says lowly, as he comes up and settles onto the bar - just as he had many times before. "What's up? I miss you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-04-06 04:10 am UTC (link)
	Henry shrugs. "What do you mean? I'm here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-04-06 04:21 am UTC (link)
	He shakes his head. "It's not that, Avalon. I trust you guys. I never would have told you... what I told you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-04-06 04:50 am UTC (link)
	He smiles. "Alright," he nods. "I... guess I just wanted to make sure you guys were okay with me again." His smile fades, and he gives a light shrug. "I know how badly I fucked up, Avalon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-04-06 03:29 pm UTC (link)
	She snifffles and looks up at him, swiping quickly at her cheeks. "I hate school. I hate it, Josh." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-04-06 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	Josh blinks a few times and then reaches out to hug Katima. "Why do you hate it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-04-06 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	She accepts his hug and hugs him tightly in return, burying her pink face against his chest. "The people are mean and the books are wrong about how the universe works. I'm being made to lie." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-04-06 03:54 pm UTC (link)
	Josh's ears go a little red but he ignores it. The healer just holds Katima. "Yeah...people can be pretty mean," he says quietly. "What do you mean?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-04-06 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Physics. Humans have it wrong. Kinetic energy, light travel, all of it. The things they say are impossible are not only possible but common. Wormholes." She sighed. "I just spent an hour working out a proof that I know is patently wrong. But humans don't know that. I hate lies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)