Hardlight
Acolytes
Kevin Leonard
Hey, Call Me Hardlight
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Post by Hardlight on Feb 7, 2009 3:40:40 GMT -5
Kevin had done his best to keep up and things were getting easier for him since he started working out with Ian. Given his choices he thought about following Diesel where he might go, but then he saw him heading off to play one of the team sports and since tennis was offered he thought 'why not'.
Kevin was not by any stretch of his imagination good at tennis, but he didn't feel like a swim or footbal. He knew he was was too short for basketball and even for volleyball, since he could never get enough 'ups' to spike the ball or block and he was a liability to his team there. Tennis though was not a bad sport and it was one he could do, in a way.
"Anyone for some Tennis?" he asked as the group was breaking up to go to their other actvities. "I'm not great or even that good so don't worry. Who wants to play with me?" he asked innocently and sweetly. Pairs was ok too if he had a few people come and join him. He walked to the tennis court and picked up a racket spinning it in his hand to test the weight.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
Posts: 563
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Post by Frostbite on Feb 7, 2009 3:59:54 GMT -5
Lorelai had on her swimsuit underneath her clothes in case she wanted to swim, but as much as the sound of going in the water sounded nice, she ultimately decided she didn't feel like it. When the warm ups and running were done she cooled off and headed after Hardlight to the tennis court. "I'm game," she said to him with a little smile. Before grabbing a racket she rolled up her sweatpants to make them capris to be more comfortable and took off her baggy shirt, revealing her black halter bikini top.
Grabbing a racket, she twirled it in her hand and looked over at Kevin as she crossed to the other side of the court. "You wanna play singles or doubles?" she asked him, looking at the others to see if they too wanted to play. Even if they didn't she didn't mind. Singles was cool enough, and she wasn't bad at tennis, plus it was fun to hit the ball around. "Doesn't matter to me," she said, picking up a ball and tossing it and catching it.
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Hardlight
Acolytes
Kevin Leonard
Hey, Call Me Hardlight
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Post by Hardlight on Feb 7, 2009 17:01:50 GMT -5
"Hey! Cool- singles I guess" Kevin said when Loralai came over to play with him. "Until we get two more players at least." He ran around the net to the far side and grinning at her he said "Don't kill it, I'm not that good yet. Lets just bat it around a little til we get the rythm."
He waited for the serve and when Frostbite sent it over to him he hit it back. It was way harder than it looked and far touger than pingpong. "I love the sound this sport makes. The way the ball bounces and the sound of it hitting off the racket, UNggf." he grunted as he hit it back to his best friend again.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
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Post by Frostbite on Feb 7, 2009 19:23:05 GMT -5
Lorelai laughed as Kevin commented on the sound the ball made when being hit and ran to the middle of the court to hit it back over. She did only a light volley, but the ball flew right back into Hardlight's court fast. "Whoa," she said, letting out a laugh as she backed up and let her fingers touch the strings on the racket. They were really tight, which meant that the ball would go far with even only a small swing. Her former best friend Marisa's tennis racket that she had used to borrow had been like that; Marisa used to play tennis all the time and all of her racket strings were so tightly strung it was ridiculous. Because of that whenever Lorelai would play she had to remember to barely hit the ball unless she would get into one of those lucky runs where she was able to use it with more force. It only happened sometimes, though.
"Get it!" she encouraged Kevin, watching where the ball bounced, just right next to the doubles alley line. An inch or two over and it would have been Kevin's point, but the ball was still in play, and she couldn't help dodging around her side of the court a little in anticipation of the ball.
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Hemlock
Paragons
Kris Binchy
Posts: 92
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Post by Hemlock on Feb 7, 2009 20:19:11 GMT -5
“Damn boy, the girl can make you groan and I can’t? I better get my act together.” The high class English student chuckled as he strode carelessly toward the tennis pitch, hands in his pockets and leaning back a little in a very casual position. Something he had picked up from some of the more less attentive students ere. Where he to try and make such an appearance at his old school he would have been doing after class detention for a month. His private school was very strict like that, he had to everything their way or suffer the consequences. His parents punishment of making him stay over summer to cure him of his disease. That was of course referring to his homosexuality, not his mutation.
“So cutie, got any room for a commentator? I’m good for watching the … game …” Winking quickly at Kevin and grinning cheekily at Frostbite. The girl was cute and her hair was a nice colour, he didn’t understand why some people didn’t like it. “Or I can play the winner if one of you gets too tired of playing.” He added as a further suggestion. Hemlock himself was someone who enjoyed the game very well – and had perfected his signature ‘grunt’ in the process – so any chance to either play or to keep a keen eye on Kevin’s ass was not much of a bad thought.
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Clutch
New Mutants
Anastasia Equilnaiir
Manipulation, is not a command
Posts: 148
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Post by Clutch on Feb 8, 2009 19:18:51 GMT -5
Something to choose was always something of an inner problem for Anastasia, was she going to do some real work outs? Or would she settle for something fun and simple to do. Today it had been set in her head that she would play a nice game of tennis. Already there where a few people on the court so she knew that there would be no problem in anyone sitting out or having to choose something else.
If she didn’t do something there was no telling what the teacher would make her do to make up for it. “Is there room for one other?” Her cheery voice sounded over the other students already enjoying their games. “There is enough we can play women rivalling men. Can we play?”
Truth be told Clutch was not the most apt person when it came to tennis but her power sometimes would make it easier. Not that she enjoyed cheating, but sometimes when her opponents where a little too good to win against she let slip something of a win or two with help of moving the ball just slightly before they swung their bat at it.
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Hardlight
Acolytes
Kevin Leonard
Hey, Call Me Hardlight
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Post by Hardlight on Feb 8, 2009 23:42:36 GMT -5
Kevin looked across the court to Lorelai and gave her a look that was almost the rolling his eyes thing but wasn't. She knew all about his issues with what happenend in Limbo and how he wanted to sorta be just alone for a while and he liked Kris, even though he wasn't really his type. Kevin liked tough guys but Kris was a guy who was into him and that could be cool even though he wasn't making it easy for him to be comfortable.
To be socialble he smiled at his admirerers joke and when they made eye contact Kevin blushed a little. In class was easy to be flirty because he knew nothing would happen, but outside of a classroom Hardlight got a bit flustered. Frostbite knew all this though, they tlked almost evry night because when after practice they would go to the library together or do other stuff with each other, but she knew how he felt.
"Uh sure that's fine with me." Kevin said when Clutch came up. "or mixed pairs even?" he was sure that Kris would try something and he didn't know if he would cave in and just melt into his arms or if he would run away, or just start to cry right there. He got a little bit excited and a little bit scared too and he stopped where he was letting the ball sail past him as he looked at the bigger Paragon boy walking over and he swallowed hard. Hope nobody heard that he thought looking around.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
Posts: 563
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Post by Frostbite on Feb 9, 2009 0:01:26 GMT -5
"Yay! Fifteen-love," Lorelai cheered before seeing Kris and then Clutch arrive. "Hey guys," she greeted, waving her racket as if she would her hand with a smile. Exchanging looks with Kevin she understood and the corner of her mouth twitched so he would see she knew and was going to help him out. Sometimes she would playfully tease Kevin about Kris, but she knew what he thought about him and often let it go easy enough. She understood his point of view and as she had promised months ago, she had his back whenever.
Her free hand waved the two over and nodded. "Sure, come join us. It can be doubles now. Ana why not play with Kevin? You and your telekinesis can help you guys out I'm sure," she said, winking at the girl playfully. It was never specified whether or not powers were allowed or not, but then again there wasn't really a need to use them, which was cool since it meant a good old fashioned game. "Kris, play on my side," Lorelai said, waving him over to her side of the court. I can't keep him from playing altogether cause that'd be mean, but at least if I can have him play on my side Kevin might not feel as uncomfortable. It's only looks, but of course, if he gets too distracted I have no issue getting his attention back by dropping some ice down his shirt, Lorelai thought with a little smirk.
"I'll serve again," she said, getting another ball and waiting for Kris and Clutch to join in.
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Hemlock
Paragons
Kris Binchy
Posts: 92
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Post by Hemlock on Feb 13, 2009 14:27:51 GMT -5
"Mixed sounds fine to me cutie, that way me and pretty here can get to know each other." 'But i so wan't to be on your team Kevin, i only you knew how badly.' Kris said, his face not showing his inner disapointment for not being on his cuties team. He would get him one day, he was patient enough to wait for the blonde boy to realise how much he really cared for him in return.
"Right lady blue, lets show these two how you play tennis." He chuckled, half skipping and jumping over the tennis net toward Frostbites side with a cheeky grin. "SERVES UP!" He cried cheerfully.
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Hardlight
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Kevin Leonard
Hey, Call Me Hardlight
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Post by Hardlight on Feb 14, 2009 18:45:55 GMT -5
Once everyone was set and Frostbite served, the ball went screaming fast, to his right to the outside of the court and he was on the right of Clutch so it was his to get. He had been working out hard with Diesel, lifting weights and he was not a musclebound boy yet, so he was still quick on his feet. Quick enough to get the ball and swat at it sending it sailing back over the net in a high arc. "Oh yeah! I got a piece of it!" he said excitedly and rushed back to his position.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
Posts: 563
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Post by Frostbite on Feb 16, 2009 19:45:47 GMT -5
Lorelai had been about to try to recieve Kevin's hit back when the ground started shaking. Because of it she had tripped mid step and missed the ball, landing on her behind hard. She whined for a second as the rumbling stopped and waited to get up so she would have proper balance. "What was that?" she asked the others as she turned to look around at the other groups of students. There was a basketball game going on, and a bunch of the other girls had finished a swimming race. By the time she looked over at the football game, her head tilted slightly in confusion. Is that just me or a pool of colored thingies that look like candy in the ground?
"What happened there?" she wondered aloud as she squinted her eyes to try and see what was going on. A big figure was lying on the ground- she could see that was Rumble and saw two people being brought up from underneath all the candy after seeing Calorie and Stoney going in. Seeing as it was Diesel and Haven, she raised an eyebrow slightly as she thought for a moment. Whoa...the ground rumbled, and Dippy One and Dippy Two just came out from underneath. No way were they just buried?! Oh my god Rumble did that are you serious! Lorelai found herself biting her lip, hard, biting back a smile that really wanted to show itself. Oh shit they really got buried in the ground! That is like... she thought, unable to hold back a snicker as she finished the thought, AMAZING!
Although Lorelai never had liked having bad thoughts about people, she had learned it was in her nature to wish ill on people who had pissed her off. Often she found it almost a release although she normally kept it to herself. However, here, she couldnt resist bursting out laughing. "Oh shit that's amazing! No way dude, oh shit that's freakin' great!" she laughed, feeling almost manic at how knowing that Diesel and Haven got put in the ground and actually buried tickled her so. It was honestly a little weird for her to laugh so hard about something like that, especially since it really wasn't a good thing that happened, but she felt almost avenged. That is something I could never do! But it was done! Rumble you are a freaking creep, but damn you just made my day! Oh shit, she thought, one arm holding her side as she looked at the giant hole of candy.
Taking a deep breath she worked to calm down her racuous laughter and bit her lip, a smile evident. Turning to the others, an almost serene smile replaced the manic one as she debated going over to the field and thanking the sociopathic Hellion. "Something happened in the football game," she said, letting out a little laugh. "I think it ended," she chuckled, and then thought for a moment as she looked back to the scene, her smile growing again. I've half a mind to thank him, really, he seriously just made my day. He looks wicked bloody...would it be wise to go help him? Everyone like hates him so what would people think of me if I went over with one of those first aid kits over there, Lorelai contemplated, her eyes moving to one of the numerous first aid kits at the side of the court. There was always at least one person who needed it in Gym class, so there were plenty in preparation should something happen to more than one person.
You know what? freak it. I woulda tried to find a way to thank him later, but I probably don't want to be around him by myself- he IS a crazyass after all. Dippy One and Dippy Two had to have done something to him to make him put them in the ground, so if they see me, freak 'em. Ain't like I care anymore what they think. My birthday will come in a while anyway so it won't be like I'll have to deal with them for that much longer. I'll move up, least that's what I heard happens once you hit 18, she thought with a smirk. She looked at the others and smirked still. "I'll be back guys, ok?" she said to them, grabbing a first aid kit and wiggled it in her hand as if she were waving goodbye as she left her racket and shirt behind and headed over to the field.
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Clutch
New Mutants
Anastasia Equilnaiir
Manipulation, is not a command
Posts: 148
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Post by Clutch on Feb 18, 2009 8:49:44 GMT -5
"I do not believe she did that. She is helped the Rumble student!" Clutch cried out in shock as Frostbite went over to the place where the gootball game was being played and indeed ending apparently when the large and obnoxious male student was harmed in the game. That was part of the game was it not? She had watched many american football games and they too ended with many players sent off for injuries, none probably as serious as the ones Rumble had sustained but possibly just as violently gained. Still, how could she stomach the idea of even being near such a monstrosity as him, h was the one [person Ana truelly hated in this school. She didn not enjoy the feeling of hatred, it didn't suit her she thought, but for him she would make the exception.
"She is helped him! Why is she doing hat, se knows that he is a vile student, he is worst of shool!" She cried out indignantly while throwing down her racket to the ground. Apparently their game of tenis was as much over as the one of football. "She is too now horrid girl. Even he should be not helped when in pain, he cause too much trouble in class, in hall, everywhere." It was very uncommon for the calm and hppy New Mutant to be angry, although right now she was no hurry to be calm again. Angry that someone whom she thought with more standards had gone so low to help the one person that really made her wish she knew how to throw a good punch.
"I do not want to continue playing, people are leaving with Wolverie, I have guess that lesson is finished. I shall be in Recreation room if it is asked." She said to the two male students who where left to play the,selves if they even wanted to play. She was upset and very worried. This would only spurr the vile student on more if anything and she was in no mood to deal with anyone who had anything good to say about him, or to do with him.
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Hemlock
Paragons
Kris Binchy
Posts: 92
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Post by Hemlock on Feb 18, 2009 19:23:31 GMT -5
'Well ... that was unexpected. Who knew lady blue had the guts to go against the grain, not that I agree with her but I have to say it's brave.' "Calm down pretty, lady blue is her own person. Who she help is her own choice." A little stunned and lost for words, Kris observed the on going dispute between Kevins team mates. The Albino girl seemed to have a bit of a temper on her, and her hunk of a boyfriend wasn't helping matters either. His thoughts went out to the spunky girl though, she looked like she was strong enough to hold her own.
'Too bad, if Rumble wasn't so insane and heterosexual he'd be pretty hot. A bit of rough and tumble never did anyone too much harm. That and if he didn't have half his teeth knocked out. That is NOT attractive.' He mused over his observations for a second longer before he turned to the retreating figure of the tall foreign girl. How perfect a moment to make a move, even if it was in public. No fault in trying.
"Well Cutie, looks like it's just you and me. Lady blue has left her nest and is making her own path, and pretty here is too wound up to play. How do you feel about some 'one-on-one' to calm down before we get shooed from the court?" 'One-on-one alright, you just wait Kevin. You'll see how much you need me. You can't deny it, we're supposed to be together and there isn't a force on earth that can stop me'
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Hardlight
Acolytes
Kevin Leonard
Hey, Call Me Hardlight
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Post by Hardlight on Feb 21, 2009 17:38:02 GMT -5
Standing there with his mouth hanging open and his head all twisting up on itself at what he had just witnessed Kevin couldn't believe his own eyes. "L-uhhh" was all that came out when he watched her walk back past the court. He raised up his arm to stop the world from turning, but his feebel attempt to stop everything bad from happeneing did nothing. He couldn't even raise up his arm fully anyway.
When Kris spoke it shook him out of his trance and he was standing there with his racket in his hand and only him and Kris still on the court. He looked around and saw that they were heading in from the basketball game and the swimming pool and he saw his team mates Haben and Diesle pickig up the balls and the swimming gear. "Oh my god- did that all really happen?" he asked aloud. "What happened? I saw was in shock for a minute there" he asked Kris as he walked forward to the net to hold on to something.
"I felt the ground quake and then Frostbite went over and - did she just help Rumble? -and get in a fight with Haven?" I saw it but I don't want to believe it." his racket slipted out of his hand as he was overcome with the revealation that nothing with his team was ever going to get better and that his best friend was not one of the good guys anymore. "I feel a little woozy Kris I don't think I want to play anymore. I think I need to lie down." Kevin said placing his hand gently on his forehead in a delicate manner. "I, uh, I'm sorry- can we maybe play another time? I think my world is caving in."
Kevin knew how much it had been bugging Frostbite that her exboytoy Diesle and the former turncoat Havem were going together and he himself felt the negative energy all the time at practice and in classes and all. It was awful, but it had been all he had known about the school and his life here up till now. To change was going to be a scary thing and after what just happened Loralie had just changed everything. She had sided with the one guy who Ian and Niki hated more than anybody else and she knew it. She had heard them talking about how awful he was to Aideen. She was Frostbite's and Hardlight's friend too, so he just couldn't imagine after all they had gone through togtethr with Ms. Forst in the sands of Limbo and the heat that almost killed them all except for Ember that is, how could Frostbite do that!?! How?
His heart ached at the whole big pictuer of it all and he went to turn and walk off to the dorms and have himself a bit of a shower or a nap and he staggered. He was very sensitive and this was more than he could take, his best friend had just changed up on him. He hoped she would still be friends with him but it all was swirling and hurting in his chest and his mind, so many worries about what was going to happen. "Oh god." he said softly as he started to try and walk again to the boy's dorms.
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Hemlock
Paragons
Kris Binchy
Posts: 92
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Post by Hemlock on Feb 22, 2009 17:48:35 GMT -5
Kris watched with a careful eye as his knight in skin tight red Acolyte suit mulled over the events of something that didn’t seem to last very long despite it’s content. He wasn’t happy with the way the guy was looking right about now, he looked a little pale in the face and his expression told him how shocked he truly was. “Cutie? … Cutie you feeling alright?” ’Was he that close to Lady blue?’ The comment of needing to lie down made the Paragon jump at the idea of his cutie fainting and getting hurt himself. “Oooooh no not here you don’t.” He said, dropping his racket to the ground and jumping over the net again to Kevin’s side, a hand outstretched just in case he started to topple over.
Worrying for the boys safety as he tried to walk off on his own, Kris shook his head and walked forward to place his hand on his shoulder. “You think I’m going to chance you passing out on me? You have no chance, I’ll make sure you get back alright. Ok? You can talk it out if you like cause im a little confused but if you don’t want to you don’t have to. Come on Kevin-“ It was a rare occasion where Kris used someone’s name other than to Veronika. He either called them his own form of nicknaming or their code name. Kevin was hardly ever what he called the boy to his face. “It’ll be alright hun, it’ll be ok.” With those words and with a very slouched posture to accommodate Hardlight, Kris tried to help him back toward the boys dormitories. He knew what was Kevin’s room and understood the guy may need a while to get over it. But Kris was patient. He could wait. “Come on.”
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