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Post by soveliss on Dec 6, 2008 4:59:31 GMT -5
7th December
The guard holding onto Elli dropped, gasping for air. Elli hadn’t meant to start absorbing, but the shock he got when he was caught had made him. After all it was only a couple of tins, and a tin opener and it wasn’t like it was going to make that much difference to the shops profits. He did need food however, and this seemed like the only possible way he could get it, he didn’t know if his parent had reported him missing yet, or even if any shop assistant would be looking out for him.
The thump of the guard against the ground reminded him he needed to get moving. At a fairly rapid pace he began to sprint through the mall, knocking into people as he passed. He could hear shouts of, “Stop!” and was sure that someone was behind him, though they would find it hard to keep up, the rate he was absorbing air in his flight.
As he made towards the door he could sense he would get away, and escape.
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Post by leona on Dec 11, 2008 16:52:10 GMT -5
Leona had been doing a bit of retail therapy since it had been quite some time since she'd seen Leon. She had tried to contact him on a few occassions, and got no reply. He hadn't contacted her either, and she was beginning to think he'd blown her off after their run in with each other in Vegas that time. It was the day they told each other about their ability. She'd spoken to him about how far into the future could he see, and joked about married life and a white picket fence.
He had brushed the remark off, and since then she hadn't heard from him, nor had she seen him. So, poor Leona had to assume that he was just another guy in a long line of many who seemed to whoo her, win her and then drop her without even letting her know. Leona always had to figure it out for herself. What was it about her?
However her thoughts were interrupted as she was about to enter a shop, when she heard a commotion and someone come running out at a speed. For what she could see he seemed pretty scared. She had no idea why he was running out, or why he was being chased, if that's indeed was what was happening. But Leona being Leona, did the only thing she could think of, she stuck out her hand and grabbed his arm and pulled him into the lane between the two shops and put her hand over his mouth.
"Shh" she said peering out the edge to make sure who ever was running after him was gone. When she was pretty certain they were out of the way, she dropped her hand from his mouth, and then looked at him with a raised eyebrow and half smile.
"Well, you look hungry, would you like to go somewhere to eat?" she asked him kindly. True she didn't know him, didn't know his situation, or what he had been doing, but he had just run out of a food shop, and even trying to read his mind, it was fairly jumbled, but she figured he looked hungry.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 12, 2008 10:22:52 GMT -5
Elli looked at Leona, half in shock at having been pulled into the lane, and half still from having had to run away. “Em, yeah, I think so.” He said, quickly searching around his pockets for any money. He didn’t have much left, but it would be better for him too seem polite than rude. Also she was being kind to him, helping him escape.
He felt his heart, knowing it was beating fairly quickly, and he was just hoping he wasn’t absorbing any air anymore. It always seemed to happen when he was scared or in shock, and he didn’t want to accidently hurt Leona.
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Post by leona on Dec 13, 2008 23:00:52 GMT -5
"I thought you were hungry, and it's fine, it will be my treat" Leona said softly, with another winning smile. Taking another look to make sure the coast was definitely clear, she instinctively grabbed his hand and began leading him to a cafe a little further away from where they were.
"I'm Leona Stevens by the way" she said smiling, wondering what his name was.
She hoped that he wouldn't think she thought he was some sort of charity case though. She just saw that he needed help, and looked hungry and did what she classed as the decent thing anybody could do. Even though a lot of people having known the way she was around guys, this wasn't her typical reaction to a guy. This was purely Leona wanting to reach out and help somebody she felt was in need.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 14, 2008 5:15:11 GMT -5
“My name’s Elli.” Elli replied, as he was pulled along. He felt slightly uncomfortable at being pulled along, it just seemed like it wasn’t something that he was used to. He had normally tended to be alone anyway, so he decided to try and not let it bother him.
As he was pulled along he looked around, scanning to buildings. It seemed safe enough for him now, and that was all that was really on his mind, safety. He liked being secure, and not having to worry and right now it seemed like it would be all right.
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Post by leona on Dec 14, 2008 5:36:07 GMT -5
"Well I'm pleased to meet you Elli" Leona said with another smile again, trying to hopefully make him feel comfortable, but she some how got the feeling he wasn't completely comfortable with her and she then wondered if it was because she was virtually dragging him along behind her. She hadn't even thought about that.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just sort of pull you along, I'm just a very touchy, feely person, sorry" Leona mumbled a slight apology and let go of his hand, she didn't want him to feel uncomfortable.
Anyway within a few minutes they were at the cafe she wanted to take him to. "I know the people here, it's alright, you'll be safe, is this okay for you?" she asked, not wanting to force him into anything he might not like.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 14, 2008 5:50:11 GMT -5
“It’ll be fine.” Elli replied, partly relieved to not be getting dragged anymore. He felt a bit more comfortable now, the feeling of panic beginning to wear off. He did now feel much safer, and more relaxed and was beginning not to feel a need to check over his should ever few seconds.
“It’s nice to meet you as well.” He replied, trying to keep as nice as possible. It had always seemed a better idea to not make any enemies, and to try and keep on peoples good side.
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Post by leona on Dec 14, 2008 6:16:51 GMT -5
Leona was glad that he seemed to have calmed down now, it must have been because she'd let go of his hand, she hadn't even realised what she had been doing. It was just the way Leona was, but she should know by now, not everybody likes that kind of attention.
When he said it was nice to meet her also, she smiled, "Thank you Elli" she wasn't sure what was going to come out of this, but maybe if nothing else, they could at least be friends.
"That's cool then" she said softly, as she opened the door to the cafe and walked in and immediately said hello to Bernardo, the Italian owner of the cafe.
"Hello Bella Leona" Bernardo said his accent very strong. "What I get you and who this?" he said as he pointed to Elli who was with her. She didn't want to embarrass him by saying she had only just met him, so she smiled, and said "He's my cousin, this is Elli"
"Nice meet you Elli" Bernardo said, and then turned his attention back to Leona. "So what I get you?" he asked. "Well I'll have a cappuccino please Bernardo thanks" and then she turned to Elli, and smiled, "What would you like Elli?" she asked him and continued to smile.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 14, 2008 13:07:02 GMT -5
“A coffee please.” Elli replied, smiling a bit now. He just seemed to feel like he should be happier now, though he couldn’t really tell completely why. It just seemed natural right now for him to want to smile.
He hadn’t completely been listening to Leona and Bernardo talk, only managing to listen when Leona had started to talk to him. It was the way his mind worked, continually wandering and not keeping on what it should be concentrating on.
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Post by leona on Dec 14, 2008 15:29:09 GMT -5
"One cappuccino and coffee you have soon" Bernardo said as he got both drinks ready. In the meantime Leona turned her attention back to Elli. "Do you want something to eat as well?" she asked kindly, smiling at him, "Really it's no problem at all" she added.
When Bernardo handed the two drinks over, Leona decided she wanted to have something to eat herself, "Actually Bernardo can I order two plates of fries" Leona asked, not even waiting for a reply from Elli.
Lifting the tray with the two drinks on it, Leona walked to a table in the corner. "So if I'm not prying too much, tell me more about yourself" Leona asked him with a friendly smile.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 14, 2008 15:39:05 GMT -5
Elli smiled back, trying to hold back the panic in his mind. He couldn’t just say that he ran away from home, then she might ask why, and he wasn’t exactly a very good liar. The pause he was leaving was probably showing he had something to hide anyway, so he needed to think of something, and fast.
“I can over here from Scotland a few years ago.” He said, this was truth, and would probably help him calm down a bit. “I’ve just been here since then I suppose.” He didn’t particularly want to say much more, that could always end in him getting stuck, or Leona figuring out he had ran away. “What about you then?” he asked, smiling slightly again.
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Post by leona on Dec 14, 2008 17:22:22 GMT -5
Leona listened to Elli with much interest. "Scotland, always wanted to go there" Leona said softly thinking of the country so far away which was known to be very green in the country side, it would be awesome to see it she thought. She hadn't even picked up on his British accent at first, but now he said about Scotland and she listened more carefully she could get it.
"You have an awesome accent" Leona said smiling, and then Bernardo came over with the fries and put them down in front of both of them.
"Thanks Bernardo" she said, and he bowed at her, "Welcome Bella Leona" he said, and then Leona give Bernardo the money for their drinks and fries.
"I've always lived here all my life" Leona began, wondering if she should tell him about her ability, as she knew that it was something most people never spoke of. She leaned across though and whispered, "I have this ability though, some people think I'm strange" wondering what he would do or what he would think of her. Maybe he'd think she was strange too.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 15, 2008 11:51:19 GMT -5
Elli sat where he was, stunned. What sort of ability was she talking about, was it like his? He couldn’t be sure at all, he wasn’t even completely sure if he wanted to know, but his curiosity would take hold of him.
“What kind of ability?” he asked, wanting to really find out. He seemed suddenly brighter, as if he was feeling much better, and he felt it too, as if he was on the verge of meeting someone like himself.
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Post by leona on Dec 15, 2008 22:18:54 GMT -5
When he asked what kind of ability she has, she smiled. She wasn't sure if he was going to think she was mad, or crazy, seeing as everybody else thought she was strange. For him to ask what kind of ability she had, it made her wonder if he had an ability himself.
"I have Telepathy" she began, "It means I can read people's minds, but as it progresses, I can put thoughts into a persons head, and make them see what I want them to see" she continued, smiling at him. It could be a powerful ability, and Leona was still getting used to the powerful properties of having such an ability.
"I don't read people's minds all the time though, so you don't have to worry, I never really use it to evade people's privacy" she added, just in case the guy was worried she had been able to hear everything he was thinking.
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Post by soveliss on Dec 16, 2008 11:42:41 GMT -5
Elli froze when Leona said she had Telepathy. It was someone like him. This was what he had been looking for, and he had been right, there where others out there.
“I have an ability too.” He replied, the shock of finding out she had one too making him talk about his. “Except it’s not like yours at all.” He wasn’t sure completely how to describe his own power, instead trying to think of a simple way to say it. “I absorb air.” He said, finally deciding on his words.
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