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[farrowday]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Not ready. God, it's that obvious.

All the anger drains out of him, leaving behind a sullen sort of irritation. None of this is a personal strike against Harry, but John suddenly wants to be out of his company, because the balance of power has shifted sharply and he doesn't like it. Even with Harry being totally reasonable about it, he still feels condescended to. All in his own mind, but his mind has been a busy and deeply complicated place lately.]

So? What's Plan B?

[ineedyou]

[ super obvious to harry, at least. the way people kiss says a lot about them, he thinks. that was not one that was completely into what was happening.

that's fine. he'll go back to making friends then - not fuck buddies. he's got plenty of those. (everyone is a potential fuck buddy.)

he goes back to rubbing his hands together, still fidgety. still a ball of energy. ]

Plan B is we go steal one of the cars in the garage and go get some burgers and maybe race it. And I get drunk.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[He sputters, then breaks into clear, delighted laughter. Okay, holy shit. This guy knows how to have fun.

And then, just as quickly, his face darkens. He can't. He can't get into a single lick of trouble this week, because he needs to be able to get an off-grounds pass to sneak out to the city. Is he really turning down an opportunity like this for goddamn Petre?

It's complicated.]

I - wanna take a raincheck on that. Definitely. Not chickening out, just bad timing.

[ineedyou]

Really?

[ blunt. flat. head tilted. his arms fold. that's boring. he's being denied fun - right after being encouraged to have it. it doesn't make sense. john was up for trouble ...then put a raincheck on it. harry looks less than thrilled about it, clearly.

how complicated.
he doesn't like it. ]

Fine. [ now what is he supposed to do with all this energy? ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Look. [There's an edge to him now, almost nervous. He's losing Harry fast and he knows it. There's no way he can let it get around that he's all talk and no action after the reputation he's made for himself these past two years.] After this weekend, I'll be up for anything. We can steal the jet. I just - have a longer-term focus right now, and it's a pain in the ass, but I need it.

[Love-hate, he'd told Ryan when talking about NYC. Right now he needs the complete getaway, not just a joyride into Salem, so he's swung hard to the "love" side. He'll probably be as disillusioned as ever when he gets back, but despite taking a long-term view about making the trip, his thinking about the trip itself is very, very immediate.]

[ineedyou]

[ needs it. sure. john's denying himself a really good time in favor of... something. something he won't even tell him what it is from the phrasing. harry won't ask either. he's just taking that fast-running charged head and coming up with a million of his own ideas. most of them think john's doing something with petre.

that's why he's unsure of a kiss.
not he's unsure of trouble. it reminded him ...despite prior agreement.

he rolls his eyes but he's nodding after. he's not going to say anything about it ]

I'm holding you to the jet thing.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[His smirk returns at that. Harry's still annoyed, but he's coming back.

It's fucking galling to have to prove himself to someone this way, but Harry is a goldmine of good times waiting to happen. There's never been an opportunity like this in the school before. He'll do what needs to be done.]

Do you even know how to fly a jet?

[ineedyou]

[ the fact that john's even making an effort to make it very clear he still wants to hang out with him is enough for harry. actual friend. harry's rather addicted to john right now. it would be foolish to walk off or something now.

harry's waving a hand and making a sound with his lips. pfft ]

Sure, I do. [ no. no, he doesn't. ] How hard can it be?

[ex_outofcontrol435]

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.

[ineedyou]

If we crash the jet somewhere and live, then it's all good.

[ what priorities ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[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.

[ineedyou]

Hmm. No. I'm pretty sure I'll be carrying you.

[ simple shaking of the head, smiling enough for his eyes to squint ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

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.]

[ineedyou]

Right. Right. But I'd be the one that would be bouncing back to my feet if there's explosions.

[ he's shrugging lightly ]

I think we'd be fine. Most likely to survive a plane crash unless our necks break on impact. That's us.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

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.

[ineedyou]

Do you even know what mine is, John?

[ there's a curious look that just spreads into a smile across his face again. he smiles so damn easily. ]

Totally worth it.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[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.

[ineedyou]

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.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[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?

[ineedyou]

[ 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. ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[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.]

[ineedyou]

[ 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.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[He doesn't flinch. They're tiny drains, and he's felt how quickly he can make them up anyway. Realizing that it was a test when Harry folds the arm back behind him, he grins broadly.]

Bullshit. There's no way you got her to touch you barehanded. She's more scared of her own mutation than anyone else is of her.

[ineedyou]

[ it was a test. john passed. john isn't going to shy away from any sort of contact with him. it means harry doesn't step back. he leans forward. keeps smiling. keeps fidgeting like a kid on a sugar rush.

friend? friend. ]

Okay, so maybe it wasn't a highfive... I lied.

[ it was actually a incredibly polite lengthy conversation about abilities that took place over multiple days. it's a theory right now. theoretically they could touch each-other without causing harm because both abilities would be actively trying to suck life out of the other at the same time. it could negate and neutralize.

or kill them both ]

I'm working on the highfive.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Yeah, no kidding you lied. You talk her into it, though, I wanna see it. That'd be the best entertainment I've had since I got here.

[There's a hint in his tone that he's not too fond of Rogue, but it could be coming from anywhere.]

You should see pyrokinesis go up against aerokinesis. That's the best clash I've seen so far, even if it was the most annoying. Fire just fucking splattering like you threw it against a wall.