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[ harry's been getting double takes, a few squints of the eyes, people actively pointing it out. john's reaction, which was quite priceless. and now this one's staring. actually staring.
See something you like? - an eyebrow quirking with the thought. it's followed by amusement at the confused glance that comes after. he really DOES have a loophole. he's not sure how long he can actively focus on thinking in another language though but it's good to know about. he's doing it on purpose now. every thought after that question in another language to fuck with ryan. see how long it takes to be asked about - test how long he can keep it up himself. ]
It would help. I'd appreciate the company. [ he pulls his legs in and then sluggishly pushes himself up into a seated position, flashing a smile at him ]
Do you only talk to people in their heads?
See something you like? - an eyebrow quirking with the thought. it's followed by amusement at the confused glance that comes after. he really DOES have a loophole. he's not sure how long he can actively focus on thinking in another language though but it's good to know about. he's doing it on purpose now. every thought after that question in another language to fuck with ryan. see how long it takes to be asked about - test how long he can keep it up himself. ]
It would help. I'd appreciate the company. [ he pulls his legs in and then sluggishly pushes himself up into a seated position, flashing a smile at him ]
Do you only talk to people in their heads?
How hard can it be. [He laughs at that.] So we can steal a car and get somewhere or crash a jet. I like your priorities.
[His brows tense when the hand shoots up to grab his. It wasn't an order, it was out of Harry's own volition. If Petre was satisfied and smiling before, his features are now twisted into a frown, bemused and warily insulted that he'd be so bold - brash, even. Immediately he thinks about all the powers that require contact, and for a moment he hopes that Harry's is somehow related to fire, that he'll try to burn Petre's skin and only find that there's nothing he can do; fire and heat can't touch him anymore than a whisper. (Ice. Paralysis. Psychometry. Power mimicry. Energy drain--)
His turn to feel weak at the knees, to feel his body arching with sudden exhaustion and pain. He clenches his teeth, eyes aware and helpless when he reaches for Harry's shoulder to stop his fall. But even his arms are too weak and he drops to the side. The light is too bright. Silence too loud. Gravity too heavy.]
Stop it - [a groan. This has to be against the rules. Harry isn't afraid of breaking the rules. Just like him. (Just like him. He hates him already.)] Stop it.
His turn to feel weak at the knees, to feel his body arching with sudden exhaustion and pain. He clenches his teeth, eyes aware and helpless when he reaches for Harry's shoulder to stop his fall. But even his arms are too weak and he drops to the side. The light is too bright. Silence too loud. Gravity too heavy.]
Stop it - [a groan. This has to be against the rules. Harry isn't afraid of breaking the rules. Just like him. (Just like him. He hates him already.)] Stop it.
[ rules are irrelevant. he isn't afraid of them. doesn't care about them. using his own power is against the rules. they warned him but he isn't afraid of them.
he stops when petre says to, pulling his hand back - then inching away from him on the floor. they're both dangerous. above the rules. petre is just like him. so bold as to show not tell - because showing is more interesting, more fun, especially fun when it's dangerous when you're not supposed to use them because one's been warned they're dangerous.
he sits up on his knees easily, quickly. (stolen energy. all petre's.) a smooth movement. smiling ear to ear. petre's just like him. (he likes him. he doesn't think it's mutual. what a shame. they'd be the best team.) ]
They told you not to use yours too, didn't they? They're gifts! ...But never use it on anyone. Ironic really.
he stops when petre says to, pulling his hand back - then inching away from him on the floor. they're both dangerous. above the rules. petre is just like him. so bold as to show not tell - because showing is more interesting, more fun, especially fun when it's dangerous when you're not supposed to use them because one's been warned they're dangerous.
he sits up on his knees easily, quickly. (stolen energy. all petre's.) a smooth movement. smiling ear to ear. petre's just like him. (he likes him. he doesn't think it's mutual. what a shame. they'd be the best team.) ]
They told you not to use yours too, didn't they? They're gifts! ...But never use it on anyone. Ironic really.
[There's a click, and the TV suddenly changes to news. A boy in a white sweater sits down on one of the couches, closing an app on his phone.]
Much better.
Much better.
But I was about to find out if the set was dishwasher safe.
[ a mocking little complaint. he doesn't give a shit about those infomercials. still the guy could've asked if he was watching that instead of miserably staring at it while he passes out on this loveseat. ]
[ a mocking little complaint. he doesn't give a shit about those infomercials. still the guy could've asked if he was watching that instead of miserably staring at it while he passes out on this loveseat. ]
It wasn't. Not with the kind of budget that commercial had.
[He stares at Harry for a moment, and then tries to give his mental state a little nudge. A little less mope, a little more cheer.]
But the financial news is going to start soon. You're Harry Osborn, right?
[He stares at Harry for a moment, and then tries to give his mental state a little nudge. A little less mope, a little more cheer.]
But the financial news is going to start soon. You're Harry Osborn, right?
Well, if you take into account the type of plastic they were using and the amount of heat resistance it has--
[ he stops himself and makes a vague hand gesture before dropping the topic entirely. because harry osborn's act is a aloof playboy with zero interest in what daddy does and he just got recognized.
he looks over at him then moves a hand over his head, just checking he looks okay for a rich kid lying sideways on a couch ]
That would be me. [ the fuck is the financial news going to tell them? "stocks up. guess what! you're richer, mister osborn." wow. fascinating. ]
And you are?
[ he stops himself and makes a vague hand gesture before dropping the topic entirely. because harry osborn's act is a aloof playboy with zero interest in what daddy does and he just got recognized.
he looks over at him then moves a hand over his head, just checking he looks okay for a rich kid lying sideways on a couch ]
That would be me. [ the fuck is the financial news going to tell them? "stocks up. guess what! you're richer, mister osborn." wow. fascinating. ]
And you are?
[He just gives a small smile.]
I know what kind of plastic it is. I'm -
[Right, western order.]
Mitsuzane Kureshima. My brother is head of research and development at Yggdrasill Corporation in Japan.
[Not to mention their parents being higher-ups in the financial division, but eh. Harry might recognize it as a technology company that's been recently making moves into biological research.]
I realize my name might be hard to pronounce for English speakers. You can just call me Micchy. ... But it doesn't really matter what families we're from here, right?
[Of course it does, but shh.]
I know what kind of plastic it is. I'm -
[Right, western order.]
Mitsuzane Kureshima. My brother is head of research and development at Yggdrasill Corporation in Japan.
[Not to mention their parents being higher-ups in the financial division, but eh. Harry might recognize it as a technology company that's been recently making moves into biological research.]
I realize my name might be hard to pronounce for English speakers. You can just call me Micchy. ... But it doesn't really matter what families we're from here, right?
[Of course it does, but shh.]
[ WELL THEN. harry pushes himself to sit up - giving him a charming little smile that's not entirely genuine. ]
Right. The tree guys.
[ he thinks yggdrasill is shady as hell but hey, who isn't? but competing companies (he's quite sure the one he's inheriting is vastly more influential but nobody's comparing inheritance right now ...at least not outside of their heads). he knows you. ]
Ku-rish-...ma.. [ intentionally butchering it since micchy said it like that. insisted it may be hard for him to pronounce. he knows how to speak japanese. but it's about 100% funnier if he pretends he has no idea. ] Michie then. [ ha ha ha ha ]
[ he's holding a hand out. come on man. shake it. ]
Of course, it doesn't matter. [ yeah he'll believe micchy meant that when john states he prefers ice. in other words: that is a load of shit micchy and he knows it. it totally matters to you. ] Nice to meet you.
Right. The tree guys.
[ he thinks yggdrasill is shady as hell but hey, who isn't? but competing companies (he's quite sure the one he's inheriting is vastly more influential but nobody's comparing inheritance right now ...at least not outside of their heads). he knows you. ]
Ku-rish-...ma.. [ intentionally butchering it since micchy said it like that. insisted it may be hard for him to pronounce. he knows how to speak japanese. but it's about 100% funnier if he pretends he has no idea. ] Michie then. [ ha ha ha ha ]
[ he's holding a hand out. come on man. shake it. ]
Of course, it doesn't matter. [ yeah he'll believe micchy meant that when john states he prefers ice. in other words: that is a load of shit micchy and he knows it. it totally matters to you. ] Nice to meet you.
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[He knows that smile, and he's wearing a similar one right now. To be honest, he also thinks it's shady as hell. He also doesn't like the fact that he was ripped from home and thrown into a foreign country away from the people he cares about. But whatever. He reaches out his hand to shake Harry's. Hopefully you don't mind feeling a little more blah, Harry, because that's what you're going to get.]
Nice to meet you, too.
[He doesn't even want to be a part of the stupid company anyway. Maybe he'll figure out how to make a career out of what he actually likes and how to convince his family to let him do it while he's here. And maybe non-mutant pigs will fly.]
Nice to meet you, too.
[He doesn't even want to be a part of the stupid company anyway. Maybe he'll figure out how to make a career out of what he actually likes and how to convince his family to let him do it while he's here. And maybe non-mutant pigs will fly.]
[He's unreal. Like, seriously cannot be real. Harry cannot be real.]
Yeah, right. [Beaming just as carelessly.] I'll be dragging your ass out of the wreckage. Probably carrying it.
Yeah, right. [Beaming just as carelessly.] I'll be dragging your ass out of the wreckage. Probably carrying it.
I'm the one who can clear a path through the fire and keep shit from exploding, pal. If I'm out, you're fucked.
[Like a strange mirror-image of his banter with Petre, too, which it comes effortlessly and is fun and ridiculous rather than constantly scrabbling for power. This is the weirdest goddamn day.]
[Like a strange mirror-image of his banter with Petre, too, which it comes effortlessly and is fun and ridiculous rather than constantly scrabbling for power. This is the weirdest goddamn day.]
They can't even be pissed off when they see how well we used our mutations to survive. Obviously we've been learning something.
[He snorts at that - it's a massive stretch, but that's the point.]
Nah, it'll still get us lockdown for at least a week. Worth it, though.
[He snorts at that - it's a massive stretch, but that's the point.]
Nah, it'll still get us lockdown for at least a week. Worth it, though.
[His brow furrows. No, actually, he doesn't. But based on what he said and the reaction to his fire...]
Something to do with kinetic energy. You feed on it somehow.
Something to do with kinetic energy. You feed on it somehow.
[Yeah, Petre thinks he hates him, but this is always how it happens. He's obsessed with power and control, thinks he always has it in his grasp until someone proves him wrong. If at first it causes anger and displeasure, the tables turn quickly after. It's just a reflection of his mood, always petty, always changing.
Yes, having his energy drained like that - without his permission or knowledge - was a very, very bad mistake. But now Petre finds himself feeling excited. (It's always like this. Craving control until someone comes and shows him there's another way. It's a first time and it's the unknown. He wants more.)]
Only if you listen.
[a breath, and he smiles. Then the smile becomes a grin. Then the grin gives room to laughter. He can feel his air getting back in his lungs, warmth back in his extremities. It's amazing. Being empty, then filled again. He still doesn't get back up. Harry can have the upper angle for now.]
I'm guessing you don't.
[Just like him.]
Yes, having his energy drained like that - without his permission or knowledge - was a very, very bad mistake. But now Petre finds himself feeling excited. (It's always like this. Craving control until someone comes and shows him there's another way. It's a first time and it's the unknown. He wants more.)]
Only if you listen.
[a breath, and he smiles. Then the smile becomes a grin. Then the grin gives room to laughter. He can feel his air getting back in his lungs, warmth back in his extremities. It's amazing. Being empty, then filled again. He still doesn't get back up. Harry can have the upper angle for now.]
I'm guessing you don't.
[Just like him.]
Oh hey. [ he gives john a brief round of applause. clap clap clap ] You're smart.
[ points at him with a finger ] But potential energy can come too. I'm not going to limit myself. [ and quickly leaning forward to poke john with that finger on the arm - then pulling back and wiggling all his fingers while holding his hands up. he's rocking on his heels again. does he get it now? ]
Sorry.
[ points at him with a finger ] But potential energy can come too. I'm not going to limit myself. [ and quickly leaning forward to poke john with that finger on the arm - then pulling back and wiggling all his fingers while holding his hands up. he's rocking on his heels again. does he get it now? ]
Sorry.
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[He cocks his head up proudly. There's one he doesn't get much.]
Mutation's the most important thing in my life. One decent thing about this school, I can study it here properly.
[The drain is minimal when Harry touches him, but he feels it again - just a hint of sluggishness. His eyes widen, and the arrogance once again disappears from his expression.]
You're a fucking energy vampire?
Mutation's the most important thing in my life. One decent thing about this school, I can study it here properly.
[The drain is minimal when Harry touches him, but he feels it again - just a hint of sluggishness. His eyes widen, and the arrogance once again disappears from his expression.]
You're a fucking energy vampire?
[ harry's nodding in agreement with john's assessment. one really can learn a few things here. that's why he's here, after all. to learn. even the most expensive schools don't teach you how to control your genetically formed superpower. this one does.
john's reaction is priceless. all that smugness just poofs away in exchange for surprise. and then he's calling him a vampire. harry laughs a little, snapping his fingers near his sides because he was already overcharged from the fire. a little more is a bit much. ]
I also suck blood. [ that's a joke. ]
john's reaction is priceless. all that smugness just poofs away in exchange for surprise. and then he's calling him a vampire. harry laughs a little, snapping his fingers near his sides because he was already overcharged from the fire. a little more is a bit much. ]
I also suck blood. [ that's a joke. ]
[Alright, ha ha. His expression flattens at that.]
Can you stop it? What if you don't want someone passing the fuck out because you touched them for too long?
[How do you even have sex, bro.]
Can you stop it? What if you don't want someone passing the fuck out because you touched them for too long?
[How do you even have sex, bro.]
[ he folds his hands behind his back, looking to the side ]
It doesn't exactly have an off-switch but... if I'm already wide-awake, I don't steal a lot unless I'm doing it on purpose. [ he reaches over to make like he'll poke john again - see if he'll flinch. it goes behind his back again right after. ]
But, you know, keep a hand on me for an hour straght and you're probably out cold. Or... Dead. No cuddling.
[ everyone passes out after sex john ]
You should see me high-five Rogue. It's fucking hilarious. It's like getting feedback.
It doesn't exactly have an off-switch but... if I'm already wide-awake, I don't steal a lot unless I'm doing it on purpose. [ he reaches over to make like he'll poke john again - see if he'll flinch. it goes behind his back again right after. ]
But, you know, keep a hand on me for an hour straght and you're probably out cold. Or... Dead. No cuddling.
[ everyone passes out after sex john ]
You should see me high-five Rogue. It's fucking hilarious. It's like getting feedback.
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