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[Most people had decent superpowers, like flight or super-strength or super-speed. Growing up without them hadn't really made Cissie envy her peers, especially since she was pretty used to her own supervision and enhanced reflexes.

So when Garden suddenly went bonkers - again - and even Cissie got a power, she thought she should be elated. After all, she had superpowers! Even if they were only temporary! Except no. Cissie's superpower? Was totally and completely involuntary. Teleportation - "bouncing," as she heard it was termed - was much much worse than she thought it'd ever be.

Case in point: she wanted to go to the bathroom. Any bathroom.

... Which is why she's somehow in YOUR bathroom right now. She'd apologize for just falling into your tub in a huge cloud of smoke, but at this point? She's more frustrated that she's still in her ratty pajamas. Clearly, the superpower gods didn't favor her.]

[ooc | Cissie's superpower was involuntary teleportation. It... clearly backfired on her in more ways than one.]

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Get out.

[ His reaction isn't even surprise anymore, not with seeing people run all sorts of abilities and people sneaking into his room back home. But it's not like he allows her to go freely, blocking the doorway as Erik glares at her. ]

[Oh dear god. Cissie's pretty sure she's blushing so hard as she rises to her feet.]

I'm so sorry...! I swear, I didn't mean to end up here.

[ Erik regards her with a cursory look, sprawled all over his bathtub. Suffice to say, he's partially amused by her response, an eyebrow raised as he hides the thin smile on his lips, obscured only by his dry response. ] I'm sure you didn't.

Learning to teleport?

Yeah. The learning curve's pretty bad. [She bows her head in further apology.] You'd think it gets easier, but no... it really doesn't.

I know of someone that might be inclined to disagree. [ Well, know of rather. ] It's not something to be frustrated over.

[ he paused for a moment, remembering that this wasn't normal in the first place, but merely side effects. ] Although given that it's temporary... I can see your pain. Why bother learning something that will go away, right?

[He didn't go there. Cissie narrows her eyes, trying not to look as upset by that comment as she really is.]

Everything's worth learning, even if it goes away. That's how you understand people better.

[ Erik scoffs, arms folded across his chest. He didn't need the feel good lecture, not when someone was sitting in his tub. His history chasing after the Nazis, chasing after Shaw had granted him an invaluable insight about the type of people he witnessed, believing their actions determined their value. He didn't need to understand them through learning. ] What could you possibly gain from learning who they are? A man's actions determines his worth.

[ He pushes off from the wall and reaches for the towel hanging behind the door. A man's actions might determine his worth as he told the girl, but she still had to earn them. Erik tossed the towel out for her, letting her grab it before turning away. It wasn't necessarily in the first place when his tub was still dry, but it was an act he could deliver at least. ]

Edited 2011-09-29 18:22 (UTC)

[He had a point there. No matter what she did to learn about teleportation, she didn't really understand much more about people who had the gift in the first place. Stepping back - more out of surprise than fear - she nearly slips on the porcelain but somehow manages to catch herself just in time to receive the towel.]

I don't know what I'd gain, sir, but I... [She bites her lip.] I'm sorry for both offending you and coming here.

[Jumping out of the tub now!] ... Thanks.

[ He shook his head, reaching forward to catch her if she needed. ] It takes a lot more than just a simple mistake to offend me.

I expect by the time you pick up the finer nuances of the ability, you'll be back to normal anyway. [ He gave her a slight smile, ushering out the bathroom door. ]

Though, a word of advice, if I may?

[She nods, glancing back up at him as she heads out.] Sure. It's not like I'd ever say no, anyways.

[Part of her's tempted to tell him she doesn't really disrespect her elders, but she suspects he probably doesn't want to hear that--especially since they don't have that much of an age gap.]

You could have simply knocked on the door and asked, you know. I may be frigid, but I haven't sunk to the point where I'd deny a complete stranger use of the facilities just yet.

[leaning on the doorframe, and...nah. she can't get upset when the other girl is sitting in her bathtub.]

[Immediately rising to her feet now! So she wasn't in her bathroom... well. Her roommate's going to be amused when she finds out.]

I'm really sorry. I just... let's just say I don't like my superpower very much.

I couldn't tell. Do you often use it to admire the decor in other's bathrooms or is this a new hobby of yours?

If I ever use it for bathroom tours, feel free to smack me. That'd be a sure sign that I've totally gone mad.

Is that the only certain symptom of madness in you? I only ask to ensure that any physical drubbings I inflict are completely warranted.

[Snorts.] It's the only sign I know... though I wouldn't be surprised if there were more hiding in the woodwork.

Significant psychosis is rarely caused by one factor alone. If the problem worsens it's likely the other issues will come to light in due time.

[Oh dearrr, she's talking to someone who actually knows her stuff.] Yeah? Are you planning to become a psychologist or something?

[she smirks a little] If I can acquire the necessary degrees in a timely fashion and the medical board deems me knowledgeable enough to be certified. It's a fascinating profession.

Then I wish you all the best. [Cissie can't help giggling as she cautiously steps out of the tub.] I'm planning on being a doctor myself, but we'll see how well that goes.

Any particular subset, or just general practitioner? [she steps back a little to let her move out of the bathroom if she'd like]

Sometimes I find myself wondering if perhaps I should look into physical medicine as well despite my intentions to be a doctor of the mind. It seems to be knowledge I need more and more often.

[Cissie starts to head out, but she ends up leaning on the doorframe anyways.]

Probably a general practitioner. I haven't really thought much about specializing, but... then again, Garden doesn't really offer much in terms of a traditional medicine program, so it makes sense.

[She nods in agreement] It wouldn't hurt to look into both. You never know when it'll come in handy!

I don't imagine that they have much interest in neurosurgeons given the intended career paths of most prospective graduates. [eyeroll]

And I do believe that I might, if only for something else to do.

[ And without missing a beat or showing any surprise whatsoever while she's washing her hair... ]

One does try to warn you Cissie, my dear. One does try.

[ Actually, she kinda looks amused. ]

And yet I never learn. Go figure.

[She does attempt to avert her gaze, partially because welp, this is weird and partially because she's got standards. Really.]

[ A chuckle as she reaches for the towel. ]

Oh come now, dear. It's a common mistake for those unaccustomed to having such abilities... Don't be too hard on yourself.

[ Drying hair now. ]

Are you alright though? Haven't been anywhere dangerous?

[Still trying not to look at Layla, Cissie fiddles with her t-shirt in slight frustration.]

For the most part, yeah. Nowhere dangerous... though I did end up in the boys' locker room earlier today. [She smiles so very, very sheepishly.] If you see something weird in the gossip column, that would be why.

[ A chuckle as she reaches for the bathrobe that's been hanging by the door and slipping it on. ]

And I certainly suppose this was all against your will? Though I can't help but wonder if that Tattler will catch on to this...

If she does, I won't be surprised. It's like she has eyes everywhere.

[Also, Cissie is used to being the subject of gossip columns, so it doesn't really bother her.]

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