Section 3 (In Character)

[Kheldarson]

Kate sighed slightly at the admission. "Um...about the training and stuff, do we stay here or go home evenings or what?"

[Kanalah]

"Uhm..." Samantha glanced around her somewhat messy apartment. "Before I have to work. I guess tonight is okay."

[Mytical]

Thelassa

Not long after there is a knock on the door.

Samantha
"Ok, they will be knocking on your door soon."

At the agreed on time, there is a knock on the door.

Kate
Alexis answers this one. "Either, though we'd prefer you remain here the entire time during the training."

[Kara]

"Vell," Thelassa muttered as she packed the last of her few belongings. "At least zey are prompt." Slinging her pack over her shoulder, she opened the door.

[Mytical]

A brick wall, or what might be confused for such is standing there next to a young blond girl. "Quake help carry stuff?" he asks. "Quake good at carrying stuff"

[Kara]

She looked up at the behemoth outside her door with a moment of genuine shock on her face before she composed herself. "Thank you... Mr Quake."

[Mytical]

The two escort you to Headquarters..((Lol where the others are, but as they are not online currently..in a different part of the headquarters)).

You are given a small tour ((so you can join them later when you want)), and introduced to everybody.

[Kara]

Despite appearing as though she had no interest in the facility, Thelassa made several mental notes about everything she saw. It was certainly more open than where she had been in Russia, although there were similarities here and there. She was introduced to several agents, technicians, security, and medical staff, but only nodded slightly in acknowledgment to them. At last she met everyone in the commons area. She removed the hood from her traveling cloak as her eyes scanned the room. Without a word, she strode to the wall at the rear and absentmindedly fidgeted with her gloved hand as she continued to observe everyone.

((A note for our empath - Though they have never admitted it, the Russian government developed an interest in psychics in World War II. Much of their cold-war spending was utilized for research in the psychic phenomenon as well as undisclosed "experimentation;" they couldn't find any so they tried to create some. They naturally took notice when mutants began to appear, and have since managed to get a few telepathic and telekinetic mutants on their payroll. Thelassa, like many high-level Russian agents, was subjected to numerous grueling mental excercises with the goal of "blocking" the psychic's perception of their minds. As such, her internal defenses are almost always up, as it has become second nature for her to do so. That is not to say that she has no readable emotions (or thoughts, for telepaths), but she keeps herself focused and "clear" at all times. Traces of emotions would be readable, though they are more like echoes, gone almost as fast as they surface. But one may sense traces of distrust, anger, and right now, perhaps a little curiousity. In fact, if one could dig deep enough before she realized she was being read and "closed" the door, which would be like hitting a brick wall to telepaths and empaths, they would find the residual pain and sorrow that she keeps buried inside.))

[Kheldarson]

((I'll keep that in mind. But Alex has her powers right now. Which she's grateful for. Too many new emotions overload her right now))

[Kanalah]

Despite knowing of thier arrival, Samantha was still startled by the knock at the door. Mentally composing herself, she crossed the room and opened the door. "H....hello?"

[Kheldarson]

Kate
Alexis answers this one. "Either, though we'd prefer you remain here the entire time during the training."

"Then can someone take me home so I can tell my folks and get some things?" A little embarrassed to be admitting she still lives at home.


((missed it earlier >.< oops))

[Kara]

Thelassa observed the little blonde girl, Kaitlin, they had told her, that looked like she had been lost in thought for a minute or two before she spoke. They said she was an empath. That seemed like a fairly worthless ability. There was potential for use, but very limited as far as she was concerned.

Near Kaitlin was Ananda, a very pale girl who looked fairly uncomfortable. She was the one who interested Thelassa the most. They told her what she could do (or tried to), but she would be paying close attention to see it in action.

She examined Rob next. He looked capable enough. Force field projection certainly gave him an edge over the others, at least, the "recruits."

She was looking at Augusta, the one who arrived before she did, when someone came up and leaned against the wall beside her.

"Not bad, huh?" he said. "It's not perfect, but it's home."

"And you vould be Mr Johnny V," she replied without looking at him.

"Well, I suppose that's would be right. Usually."

"Usually," she repeated. "Ah, you are assigned ze.... code names."

Johnny chuckled. At least he had her talking, that was a start. "Well, it's not a requirement, and you can choose your own if you prefer. If you think it's silly, you don't have to."

She brushed some loose strands away from her face and nodded. "Is good. For this kind of department. Not too personal. Vill make it easier vhen someone dies."

He straightened his posture, shocked. "Well, I mean, I don't think Alex is planning on letting anyone die." He glanced around to make sure no one overheard them. Some of the newbies were nervous enough already, no need for anybody else to jump the gun.

"Is vat ve do. Or vat they vant us to do. It is, vat is saying? Comes vith territory. You fight. Perhaps you die. Or your perhaps your enemy. Acceptable risk."

Johhny scratched his head. Yeah, this was one cold fish alright. "So, uh, I should probably get set to transfer Kate back home. But it was good to meet you, Miss... uh, Thelassa."

She looked at him. "You can call me...." She frowned. "Vat is your vord for Ved'ma?" She paused for a moment and then half-smiled. "The Vitch."

[teh_blumchenkinder]

(( no one's found out about the almonds yet, let alone Ananda. I'm letting it be a nasty surprise ))

Vitch? Did she just... no-- witch. Ananda looks the rather austere-looking woman up and down... yup. Looks like one. Kate... Kate seems more put-off by everything than Ananda, and wonders if that has anything to do with, or is because of, Kate's abilities. And code names? Jeeze, she thought with a tiny smile, put them in spandex already...

[Kara]

((oh yeah, forgot about that. Fixed))

[Mytical]

Kate
Johnny has no issue taking you back to your place. Which you arrive to shortly.

Samantha
The felines twins are standing outside, huddling in the doorway. You notice it is raining, and they are somewhat looking miserable.