Blind Leading the Blind (Thirteen)

[Nicolas Constantine]

Nick was in a sour mood today. He was normally had the opposite attitude of what he had now, but last night, as he was playing on his wonderfully awesome drum kit, he hit his snare drum that cost him over 550 dollars too hard and cracked it. He was walking down the hallway in a hurry and a fuss, with a stern look on his face that said "don't fuck with me today".

Nick pushed his way down the slightly crowded hallway to his next class, not caring who he shoulder bumped and not caring if they could kick his ass, because Nick was in a mood to where he would but up a decent fight to anyone stronger than him.

Also not watching where he was going, he then crashed into someone small in the the middle of where he was walking, sending him falling backward onto the floor of the hall.

"Damn! Watch where you're going, are you blind or something?" he shouted at the person he had hit as he stood back up, dusting himself off and rubbing his sore ass.

[Aternity]

Welcome to Moral Crest...that's what everyone had told them. Of course, being in such an odd place meant she wasn't in the mindset to see much of well...anything right now. So to be honest, she was wandering quite aimlessly indeed, just feeling her way around, and for the most part, she was getting used to the varied acoustics and sensations of each room, at least she wouldn't run into any walls...

But people?

That was a whole other story that she couldn't solve quite yet, and when someone ran into her, it was expected that he or she would be a bit larger than Aurora...and sure enough, that theory was spot on. How lovely. And yelling to boot. Just a little rude eh?

"Yes...yes I am blind, and I'm sorry, but really, was the shouting necessary?"

No sarcasm, not yet at least, this might actually be her fault after all. Sadly, this incident wasn't going to help her make it to class, although she was already probably late anyways. So, why not do something socially constructive?

[Nicolas Constantine]

Did Nick hear correctly?

He suddenly was now more shocked than angry, as he looked towards the girl who spoke, whom he was assuming was also the girl whom he had run into. She was a small little thing, but she knocked him on his ass like he ran straight into a wall.

"Wait, what? Are you serious? You're actually blind?"

Normally he would have thought the person was mocking him, but there was absolutely no sarcasm in the girl's voice when she spoke. Plus when he looked into her bright, orange eyes, he could tell that she couldn't see anything.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to yell so loud, I was upset and I wasn't watching where I was going. Completely my fault." he said apologetically in his accent.

Wow, for some reason the materialistic anguish he was feeling just a second ago had lifted itself from him.

[Aternity]

Role reversal 101 m'dears. If you don't get angry, then the situation just kind of settles, and sorts itself out. Just one of nature's little miracles and all that other jazz. For the most part, his attitude had quickly remedied itself, and Thirteen was now more than happy to speak to him. She also however, had to pick herself up as well.

"Quite serious love, as a bat."

Wasn't that the case? But it didn't matter. This situation was sure to happen again, at least until she got her...powers straight. Feh. What a day this was eh? Run into a boy, get knocked down on your arse; all that, and she hadn't even had lunch yet.

"It's alright...this isn't the first time it's happened, and it's not as if I can watch much either."

See, in there lied the problem, her piece of the collision eqation never worked out...even if theirs did. She was always getting into unnecessary trouble, which was fine after the circumstances were revealed. It was however, still a waste of time if there wasn't anything to gain. She picked her hairpiece and placed it back on her left ear. Silly thing needed a smaller clip.

"I'm Aurora...Thirteen if you will. And who might you be?"

[Nicolas Constantine]

At least she's light-hearted about her blindness. Nick thought.

"I'm Aurora...Thirteen if you will."

Aurora was a cute name, but Nick had never met someone who rather you call them by a number. A superstitious one to some, even though he didn't believe in such things.

"And I'm Nicolas Constantine."

Nick half-extended his hand, but retracted it immediately once he remembered she was blind. He looked at her for a moment, placing the name with the face. She was cute, but she seemed a bit young for high school, and she seemed smarter than the average bear. She also dressed a bit strange, but Nick was used to seeing some outrageous clothing already in PHS 42.

"So, where were you headed? Would you like a hand?"

He couldn't help but feel obligated to ask. Even if she weren't sight impaired, he would have still asked her. It was his fault he knocked her down after all.

[Aternity]

Well, hum dilly da.

Thirteen was going nowhere in particular, so if he wanted to come around and walk with her, that was fine, hell, it might even go faster with him around. She was a subtly social being, so the pleasure of his company might well do her some good.

"It's good to meet you Nicolas."

He was correct on one end, she couldn't see his hand, at least...at least not yet. From inference alone however, he was of average height, but of reduced weight. That was quite alright, as it made no difference in his personality, which sounded sweet. That was good to know, he might be a friend later on.

"Heading just about everywhere actually...trying to get a feel for the place before I go anywhere on my own. So much good that did."

No visions, no maps...just good old ingenuity. Now she wished she'd brought her scythe...damn.

[Nicolas Constantine]

"It's nice to meet you, too."

And Nick meant it. He loved meeting new people, especially girls, and friends were a great aspect to have in a school like this.

"Yeah, I'll follow you around. If you're just feeling your way around, I can tell you what you're touching, if you'd like."

He could tell this girl was interesting and he wanted to get to know her better. He was starting to be glad that he ran into her, the literal sense being up for grabs.

"So what brings you to a school such as this? You know its kind of dangerous, right?"

[Aternity]

"Well thank you! If you want...I actually don't know where I am now if that..."

She had before she ran into him, but she'd lost her train of thought right there and then. Oh the distractions of this school! But then again, that was much a part of any new experience, and truly one of the fun parts of this one. A few more hours, and she should have it all down.

"Yes...I know, but...hmm."

Alright, fine, he may as well know.

"I didn't HAVE to come here...but there's something after this place that I'm looking forward to."

Simple as that.

[Nicolas Constantine]

"Oh, right now you're in the main academic building."

Nick was now confused. He knew she was smart, but now she was talking in ways he couldn't understand.

"May I inquire as to what that's supposed to mean?"

He was referring to her very broad statement. Nick wasn't book-smart, but he was clever, and when he was stumped, you knew it because he would let you know. And Nick was rarely stumped.

"Not to intrude on anything, if you don't want me to know."

Nick was also polite, especially to those who he made disoriented.

[Aternity]

Main academic building eh? Well, that meant everything should be centered around this area. That made finding everything else easier, which again meant she now had more time to talk, and maybe answer his questions about the odd statement.

"Ah...well. I didn't come to this school...for...school per se. But instead, this school is kind of like a really big stepping stone for something better on. An investment I guess?"

She had no problems answering curious questions...it was the stupid ones she had plenty of issues with. Luckily, he was far out of that low low league.

"How about you then love? Why might you be here?"

[Nicolas Constantine]

This girl was getting stranger by the second, but Nick couldn't help but feel intrigued by her and her odd approach to the world around her.

"I, unlike you apparently, am supposedly here for schooling."

Nick had skipped more classes than he had attended, usually to wander or sleep somewhere.

"An investment of what sorts? That sounds like something pretty big coming from such a tiny girl."

Nick was now getting a bit suspicious of "Thirteen". He now thought that he perhaps had fallen into a conspiracy of some sort, and he went across the situation like the information he was receiving was vital to his survival.

"And how old are you, by the way?" he asked, slightly pointing out that she looked younger than a student, now that she stated that she was not really one of the body.

[Aternity]

"I see...don't get me wrong, I'm a student here dear."

She was a student indeed, already enrolled and everything. She'd even rented a small apartment not too far off campus, maybe 2 miles at most, and she walked there and back, every day of the week. Wasn't that something?

"The investment is in my family, my...unborn family. Supposedly if I went to this school, I'd have the family of my dreams." ((Let's be careful, I don't have a Qi approved yet, this is kind of part of it.))

This was getting awkward, she'd forgive him if he didn't understand. Her dreams were...odd at best, and it was also best not to divulge too much information. However, questions like the next were legal.

"I'm well...13, no relation to my name. But that's besides the point, your question was equally broad...supposedly here for schooling? I'm not sure I get you."

[Nicolas Constantine]

"You're not sure you get me? I think you have it backwards, I'm not sure I get you. Care to explain anything further?" he said slowly, squinting one eye.

Nick was a pretty normal student, he went to school every day of the week, after school he did his daily rituals such as boxing and drum practice, and on the weekends he would go out and do stuff. Just stuff, normal weekend stuff...

Aurora... "Thirteen"... was the strange one. She was a thirteen year old tiny thing going to a notoriously violent school, who was here to invest in a future family?

Nick was definitely thinking he was part of a conspiracy now, and that he was somehow part of the equation.

[Aternity]

"I uh...read the future, my mind time travels. My dreams and visions showed me something one day about this school and where it might take me, and I decided to pursue it."

Definitely not a normal girl. His thoughts were right. But hey, that's what he got hmm? Normal was for the silly, the people that conformed to societies perfect mold. But that was a certain way into obscurity. There was no fun in obscurity, only loneliness and disappointment. Needless to say, this had become awkward from the start, and she had probably said too much.

"You my dear, might, or might not be a part of it...I'm still not sure. But let's just enjoy the time we have alright? It's getting stuffy."

[Nicolas Constantine]

Wait a tick, I didn't say that...

"I'm guessing you can read minds too?"

Thirteen years old or not, this girl was wise past her years. He wouldn't have believed what she had said about being clairvoyant if he hadn't caught her responding to his thoughts.

Nick decided to test it, because lets face it, that's the kind of person he is.

Wow, she is cuuute, to bad she's basically jailbait for me... Hm, I wonder if it counts if they're wise beyond their years...

He smiled and scrunched his face accordingly with his thoughts.