Shadow of You(pc)

[DMis]

"And the cause. On the bright side... we're not monsters hellbent on destroying things," Chrys offered. "So that's a plus."

[ParamountKeymaster]

Toby smiled awkwardly and offered Chrys a laugh. A weak, nervous, pathetic laugh. He really wanted to believe that was the case. For both of them.

"But, uh... yeah. Could be worse, I guess."

[DMis]

"If this did effect others, we could have ended up as normal humans," she offered. "No powers. Nothing."

[ParamountKeymaster]

"Right, there is that..." Toby mumbled, tapping his fork on his plate. "Would've been problematic if the Præt'nos attacked us and we... couldn't fight back... but... honestly..."

There you go again. Staring. You're kind of a freak, dude.

"_{...it would've been kind of nice to be normal...}"

[DMis]

"You get that chance with my stuff. Most of the powers are linked to the suit," Chrys noted. "And I get to walk a mile in your shoes. Sure it's scary but... I'd rather have your abilities than anyone else's... Because I get to have you as a teacher and I can understand you a bit better."

[ParamountKeymaster]

"Yeah, I... I know how to do it, at least. I just... hope I can explain it in a way you'll understand," Toby stated clearly, doing his best to cheer up, even if his best was rather halfhearted. "And yeah, I... I can live with the belt powers f-for a while... I guess...? Wow, you're handling this so much better than I am...' Heh..."

[DMis]

"My last mentor didn't speak English. You're already three steps ahead," she offered.

[ParamountKeymaster]

"Well... good...?" Was that an appropriate reaction? Honestly, Toby wasn't sure. Either way, he swallowed the lump in his throat with a sip of tea and forced himself to suck it up. This was happening. He was used to things just happening at this point.

"Where do we... even begin...?"

[DMis]

"Start with something simple?" Chrys asked. "And work up to the more complex?"

At least we're not having the awkward silence now.

"And i wanted to ask. Are you sure you want to hang at my place while we're swapped?"

[ParamountKeymaster]

"I guess that works..." Toby nibbled for a bit, looking up again when Chrys asked her next question. "Oh, u-um... Well... Y'know... A-As long as we're learning each other's powers, it... i-it would help to stick together in case... y'know... worse-case scenario... or... I-I mean... uhh..."

[DMis]

Chrys chuckled. "I get what you mean," she offered. "Was just making sure. Though I think we might have to go to the apartment to get some of your stuff."

[ParamountKeymaster]

"R-Right..." Toby murmured as he took his last few bites of chicken and rice. Truth be told, while he was scared out of his wits and thankful to have Chrys there to teach him her powers and be taught his, there were probably more reasons behind his desire to stay with her than he was willing to admit to himself. Of course, confusing himself was a habit of his.

"So... get my stuff... relax at your place for a bit... then down to the nitty-gritty?"

[DMis]

Chrys nodded. "Sounds like a great plan," she offered with a smile as she finished her lunch. "Anything else you want do while we're here?"

[ParamountKeymaster]

"Euh, nothing off the top of my head..." Toby replied, looking around the food court. "I mean we could just walk around a bit, but... I dunno... _{up to you...}"

[DMis]

Chrys gave a soft sigh. "I figured it fair to ask you first," she offered as she got up from her seat.