Eighth File.

[clarities]

[ Phone | Filtered from Drones ]

As you may have heard from Mr. Edelstein's phone call, there will hopefully be a concert come this November. I am asking myself if there would be anyone interested in attending so that I can see how many seats, tickets, and possibly concessions we'll need. If you'll give me your name and where I can find you, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

--also, there has been something on my mind as of late. If you're one of the countries as Mr. Jones so aptly said himself, would you mind replying here and then give me a brief description as to how you were born and/or discovered? I realize that this is a weird question and rather forward, but I do thank you for your time given. It's just that this sort of thing isn't in my world, so I'm rather curious. So, if you may, then thank you.

[ Action: Mayfield High. ]

[ Welp, it looks like not even Diana's free of the bullies. Due to all the extra work she's been doing with her classes and with her alchemy - the latter she's been keeping under wraps for a good reason - it surely has earned her some comments such as "teacher's pet", "nerd" or anything of the sort. And, well, since she can't really defend herself other than with her tongue to get herself out of her situations, since she's backed into a corner. But, she's standing straight and tall to show that she's not afraid of these bullies. ]

Please let me go. What have I done to you?

We don't like how smart you are! Why don't you dumb it down, idiot?

That's your retort? Come now, we're in high school. Shouldn't you have left the playground insults back in--

[ Her remark goes unfinished as one of the kids shoves her up to a locker and aims a punch right for Diana's cheek. She's taken back since not even her own parents hit her. She wishes she had her telekinesis back since that would make quick work of these idiots. Still, she's managing to stay strong. Perhaps you want to help her out of this predicament she's gotten herself in? ]

[ Action: Greased Lightning Garage. ]

[ This is clearly no place for a girl to be, right? Well, Diana thinks differently and while she's chatting it up with the drone mechanics, she manages to sweet talk her way in letting her see what they've got so that she can use it. While most of the parts are defective, she does find a few that she can use for what she has in mind and quietly places the parts in her bag. When she's done with the so-called "tour" of the area, she curtsies like a good girl would to any friendly gentleman. But, she decides to stick around and see what else can be of use to her. ]

[ Action: 913 Bilko Boulevard. Locked to paintme_crimson. ]

[ Diana has been noticing that Mokou just hasn't been the strong woman she knows she can be. So, she decides to go to where she is and approach her with a slight frown on her face. ]

May I have a moment with you, Mokou?

Comments

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Don't mind him as he continues to pick at his jacket to make it perfectly straight. He's going to keep at it for quite a bit--until he's satisfied the compulsion, given up and noted that he's a failure, or is forcibly stopped. Whichever comes first!]

It was still very nice of you. Valuable as it may be, you gave me the most information I'd gotten all day--and you certainly didn't have to.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Okay - he has obsessive compulsive disorder. Just how severe can it be?

Well, when she sees that he's not stopping at what he's doing, she doesn't make much of a motion to stop him. You can tell someone time and time again that something is fine, but when the compulsion is there, it's hard to convince them otherwise. ]

Simply put, for me - it's better to know than to not know.

[ What is actually taking compliments. :| ]

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Jacket is straight! You're safe from a nervous breakdown. For now. He realizes he was acting bizarrely, and quickly shoves his hands in his pockets.]

Well yes. That still doesn't mean that you were obligated.

[He sighs.]

Why can't you simply accept my thanks? I feel ridiculous trying to argue the point with you, but I would like you to know I appreciated your help.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Good! She doesn't want to coddle anyone today sob.

But, she does sigh and shrug a bit. This opening up to others thing is still rather new to her, so forgive her for being a bit confused on what to do, Kid. ]

All right. I'll accept your thanks. I should apologize, though - I'm trying my best to make, ah... friends since I didn't really have many of them back home. [ Or any, for that matter. Mayfield was her first opportunity to actually make friends of her own. ]

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Don't worry, Diana. there will be plenty of other opportunities for you scrape Kid off the floor after he has a meltdown because something isn't straight or symmetrical.]

Thank you.

[He tilts his head. Kid wasn't always the best at making a good first impression himself, so he can relate. He still couldn't quite fathom exactly how everyone got along with him well enough at home.]

Don't apologize! You're very pleasant. I can't see why you wouldn't have friends at home.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Oh, boy. She'll wait for that. Or something. y u do dis. ]

You're welcome.

[ And then she laughs,mostly out of nervousness. It's a strange sort of chuckle, as if it's not one that would be used all too often. ]

I'm more of the type to hide my head in a book than anything.

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Just remember, you talked to him first.]

Well, I certainly understand that.

[Yes. He does. He'd behave similarly, if left to his own devices.]

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Can I backtrack that meeting? Please? ]

You do the same?

[ Hello, now she's a bit more comfortable with you, Kid. ]

Re: [ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Too late.]

Yes, of course.

[Books make more sense than people in his humble opinion.]

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Dammit. ]

Well, I tend to do the same myself. There's just something about books that make you be able to lose yourself from reality.

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

Yes. And that is to say nothing of what information is to be found in them.

[Wow nerd!talk go.]

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

It's like having a whole world right there in your hands.

[ We are makin' this happen. ]

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[Heck yeah.]

On that note, how is the library in this school? I would assume it won't have much by means of useful information about the town, but that doesn't mean it is not worth checking.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

It's not worth it. You're more likely to find books for your age range and your sex and it's just... that. For me, I'd find books about cooking, homemaking, and anything that relates to that sort of stuff. It's regrettable, but it's just another way Mayfield wants you to conform to its' standards.

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

That's a shame.

[He pauses for a moment, thinking.]

Is there any book that Mayfield would allow me to have that you might want? I'd be happy to get it for you.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

It is.

[ Then, she pauses for a moment to consider his words. And, she looks genuinely touched by the offer. ]

You... wouldn't mind?

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't offer if I minded.

[Kid trues to shrug the gesture off, but it's hard to hide that he's happy that she liked the idea.]

It's ridiculous that any limit would be put on one's access to books. Though at my school at home there were books that not every student technically had access to, there was a way around that system.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Touché, Mr. Kid. Touché.

[ And she is happy with these developments! ]

Well, now I like how you think. Do you want to go ahead and try this out?

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

I would be happy to. I don't suppose they would really have any way of really knowing, particularly if you were to hide the cover.

[Happy to serve, Diana.]

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ A devious smirk crosses her lips. ]

Oh-ho, keep this up and I may have to reward you.

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Okay well, he's amused by that grin. And much obliged to continue helping.]

You're getting ahead of yourself. I haven't done anything yet but offer, now.

[ooc: Maybe she can suggest he get her a book and then he can have it for her in the thread where she is sleeping in the library? I wanted to tag her in that thread but he wouldn't wake her up X_X; ]

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Hey, keep it up and she'll be set. ]

Still, it's worth some consideration. Payment due for services rendered and all.

( OOC: Sure, go for it! )

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

So--is there anything in particular you'd like?

[He shrugs.]

We can discuss payment as necessary, if you insist.

[ Action | High School ]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Books about mechanics and any other topics relating to it, Mr. Kid.

[ She does nod at his second statement, knowing that this would really help. ]

[ Action | High School ]

[equal-shots.livejournal.com]

[Don't worry. He won't take any payment when the topic comes up--not that he'd tell you this now.]

Very well. I'll see what I can find you.

Have a nice day, Miss Diana.