Figuring Things Out [Open]

[elyn]

Why oh why did I come here!? Derlyn replied in his head as he leaned against a wall. Sighing he closed his eyes as he covered his face with his hand. Of all the places he could possibly go he choose New York City. One of the busiest places in the United States. It has been a week since he has used his powers. He was actually frightened by them, but still found them interesting.

Derlyn was still trying to figure out what he was going to do now. He needed to clear his head somehow. Then he should go somewhere that wasn't here. So much noises and crowded craziness. How did people live like this? His mind was never going to clear if he kept staying here.

Pushing his self off the wall he began to walk through the crowd. His hand was in his jacket pocket it was late afternoon. At last he was tired and began to stare at his black car. Blowing in the air he saw his breath a bit. Deciding that thinking on an empty stomach is futile. And stupid.

Going into a dinner he took a seat by the window and slouched down in the seat. When the waitress asked him what he want he just said steak and whatever comes with it. Derlyn had about four hundred dollars. Thing about New York people are always bumping into you. And you don't know if someone just stole from you.

Going through his own wallet he smiled. Then Derlyn began to look at a lamp that was plugged in. It hypnotized him in some way. Slowly reaching out his hand electricity popped out and swirled around his fingertips. Pulling his hand back he realized it didn't hurt. "Okay...okay...there has to be some reason for this..." he replied to his self, "I hope."

[blackregret21]

Nathan wanted to get away from it all. The crowds, the election, and all. He entered the Diner. He took his seat in a both near the enterance. He took his coat of setting it next to him on the red leather seat. He then rested his hands upon the table as the waitress moved from one table to his. "Can I help you?" she asked. "Coke, please." The lady nodded and walked away. He looked from where the lady stood to the man infront of him. He noticed something unusual but not different. Lightning was exitting the bulb and toward the mans hand. He smiled. Then the lady came back with the coke. "Are you ready to order?" Nathan shook his head from side to side.

Nathan looked away from the man as he picked up the menu. His eyes skimmed through the menu, his eyes haulted on the Chicken Parmasean Pasta. He began to drool as he figured out what he wanted. He waited for the lady which wasnt very long and he ordered his meal. She grabbed his menu and left. He pulled his glass closer towards him and took a sip through the straw. He then got out of his seat and began to walk towards the restrooms.

[elyn]

Staring at his palm as if it was the first time he has actually seen it Derlyn was startled when the waitress walked by again. Okay...calm down don't make such a big deal out of this. Even though you did just kill a few people.[/i] Derlyn said as his foot began to tap rapidly. Clasping his hands together he placed them in his lap. Now as he rubbed his hands together he felt small sparks of electricity. "Really shouldn't play around with that."[/b][/i] Something said in his head.

Looking around Derlyn now was convienced he was losing his mind and that this was all a dream. Or that someone was playing a very sick joke on him. But what if it was real? What if he did kill those people? "Why should you care? They were scum bags anyway. Plus remember they tried to kill YOU so basically it was self defense."[/i]

Looking around once more Derlyn began to break out in sweat. Grabbing the napkin container which happened to be by the lamp again. The same thing happened again electricity passed from the plug to his hand. Taking out the napkin he wiped his forehead. "It is official I've lost my everlasting mind..."[/size]

[blackregret21]

As he walked by the man who absorbed the electricity through the lamp just moments ago, he noticed it happened again. Nathan thought that he should introduce himself to the man. So he sat down. "Hello. My name is Nathan. I noticed your ability." He said. He began that this might of been awkward. "May I sit here?" he asked. He stuck his hand out waiting to shake hands for the man.

[elyn]

Again someone popped out of nowhere jumping again he almost hit the table with his knee. Tilting his head and making a weird groaning sound he nodded his head. I wish people would stop doing that! I'm not that steady today! And everyone wants to appear! Then looking up at Nathan, Derlyn put his head up back straight. "So....what are you talking about?" stupid question Derlyn knew. But what was he going to do he might as well tell him if he had already saw it.

Looking around he lowered his head so only Nathan could hear him. "Ability that's what you call it. Well I'm not sure what it is I just figured it out a few weeks ago. I don't know what it is. Even though it did save my life." Backing up he sighed, "By the way. Derlyn Ravenhardt is my name. Nice to officially meet you."

There was no way Derlyn knew who Nathan was he didn't watch television. Living in the forest meant no electricity and no real technology. "So...uh...um how do you know about this ability." As he opens his hand electricity sparks in between his fingertips along with a fork and spoon. The two utensils float a few centimeters in the air before Derlyn closes his hands again. "Oh this just keeps getting better." he said nervously.

[blackregret21]

Nathan noticed that he startled the man. "Sorry." After apologizing the man began to question what Nathan had just said. The man began to look around as Nathan was about to speak when the man continued with a lower voice. He listened and then began. "Well it looks like you can absorb the electricity." he said with a whisper. Nathan responded but he didn't feel that he should answer Derlyn's next question, for he already answered it. "I have an ability too. I can fly." he continued to whisper. "Oh and nice to meet you, Derlyn." he finished. Nathan then noticed another showing of his power. The spoon and fork lifted of the table as the show went on. The spoon and fork clanked to the table as Derlyn stopped the electricity from emitting from his hands. Nathan heard the nervousness in the kids voice. But he couldn't think of anything to ease the tension from his newfound ability.

[elyn]

"Great so I'm a sponge for electricity. Yeah me." Then when Nathan said he could fly that took a whole weight off of his shoulder. At least he wasn't alone that would be the worse feeling to go around thinking you are the only one. Which would lead to depression then that would leave to suicide. And nothing really after that, sure there could be but honestly who would ever know?

"Well I must say that seems cool, at least you wouldn't have to worry about being grounded here walking all the time." Now that his sanity has been repaired Derlyn could joke. At last he was feeling less nervous, but not the least suspicious. He was still a freak who could absorb electricity and causes forks and spoons to fly. Something to tell his kids at least.

But why him, why of all the how many billion people in the world would he have a power. Then he wondered if Nathan felt the same way. He wasn't going to ask though, Great mental overload. I should really stop making mental notes.[/i] There had to be a reason for all of the craziness in the world.

But until then he will just have to is seem normal, "Well this has been somewhat of an enlightening day. Now all I have to do is try to find a therapist for the voice in my head." That couldn't be from his power could it? He begins to think about that before playing with the spoon. He wasn't going to play with the fork and accidentally stab someone. That would be horrible.[/size]

[blackregret21]

Nathan couldn't help but to smile as Derlyn announced that he was a sponge. Nathan rose his hand signaling that he be right back. He decicded to gather his stuff from the other table. The glass and jacket. He returned and set his jacket beside him upon the seat and the glass in front of him. Taking a sip from the glass, he laughed. "My ability isn't really cool after all. Long story." he clarified. Setting the cup back on the table, he heard his phone give a single ring.

He dug through his pants pocket and flipped it opened. It was a text message from Tracy. Deciding to ignore it for now and slipped it back into his pocket. He rested his arms upon the table noticing that the kid was playing with the spoon. He reached his hand out to stop the kid. "Not here. Trust me. Ill explain later." he said abruptly.

[elyn]

Placing the spoon down he for once didn't jump when the waitress came back with his steak. This ability opened up a new life for him. Looking down at the steak he placed it to the side for a moment. Eating was on his agenda at the moment he actually lost his appetite he'll just have to get a dog bag. Run off and eat on the road he was used to that always running and eating at the same time. He even stopped getting craps. Oh how the past was interesting how when he stole from others.

"Long story. That is life." Derlyn said shrugging his shoulders. That was the sad part of it. It will never end the story of life even after death there would be a legacy after that.

[blackregret21]

Nathan laughed as Derlyn replied to what he had just said. His PDA began to ring. Nathan reached in his coat and pulled it out. He read what it had said. "Conference Meeting, Japan." "Shoot." He placed it back in his coat and began to put it on. The waitress returned with Nathan's order. "Can I get a to go box?" he quickly asked. He then ruffled his pocket. Pulling out loose change, paper, pen and some cash. He grabbed the paper and pen, and began to write his name and number upon it. Clicking the pen he slide the paper of to Derlyn. "Listen, I have a meeting to get to. So if you ever need anything. Just call." he explained. The waitress came back with the stirofoam box. Nathan handed her the money and a piece of peper. "Keep the change. Thanks for the meal." he said with a smile on his face. He grabbed his meal and took another sip from his drink. He nodded to both the waitress and Derlyn. "Bye." he got up and walked out of the diner in a fast pace. The waitress looked down into her hand. She noticed that it was a fifty dollar bill. She slipped the paper out from under the fifty and read the message. 'Pay for him too'

[elyn]

As Nathan began to rush Derlyn looked a little worried it was obviously important. Then he wrote down his number and told him to call him if he needed anything. Smiling he nodded his head, then the nice man paid for his lunch. A good friend indeed. Derlyn would pay him back one day maybe the next time he sees him. Nathan made him not feel alone and less confused looking at the number he shakes his head before programing it to his phone and putting it in his pocket.

As he stares out the window he sighs with relief before starting part of his meal. The other was going with him. Derlyn got up and left leaving a nice tip. "Life...long story. Understatement." laughing to his self he left for his car. Next stop. Somewhere.

[clairebear]

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