Roddy frowned slightly at Misty's comment that Aurora didn't like show-offs and that he should keep that in mind.? "How'm I supposed to impress her then?? Or anyone else?" The blond youth picked grumpily at his food.? "I just wish she'd start talking about what she has in mind.? And what we're likely to get out of it."
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He glanced up the table at where the ones who seemed to be top of the pack were sitting.? The one called Photon seemed distracted for some reason, as if chewing something over in his head that he was having trouble resolving.? Aurora and Mara, on the other hand, were carrying on some quiet conversation.? And Roddy got the distinct impression that at least part of it was about him.
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It was hard for him not to stare. Aurora was, he had to admit, fairly impressive.? But the snake-eyed woman unsettled him.? He got the distinct impression that she could - and would - kill him without a moment's consideration if Aurora said the word, yet he still wanted to get closer to her, to be able to gaze into those lidless eyes and get the full impact of her scrutiny.? His skin tingled all over at the very thought of it.
(Photon)
He knew he was in love with Aurora he had always been, not that he wasn¡¯t without his issues or flaws but they had been dancing like this for a while.? He knew, she knew but there were few things that needed to be worked out between them.? Not that villains couldn¡¯t love but he wasn¡¯t going to compromise the mission on the altar of his libido.? He was going to make sure things got done before he took care of her.? But as he sat there something seemed to grab him and run through his spine like something just walked over his grave.? And his blood ran cold.? He didn¡¯t know what it was but it didn¡¯t feel right for some reason.?
¡°Yes¡Ma¡¯am.¡±? He did his best to be professional.? He wanted to say ¡®My love.¡¯ But he wouldn¡¯t give his feelings away even though most of the regulars often wondered if they were an item anyway and yet when she touched him, it gave him some comfort but still he felt a certain unease that he couldn¡¯t let get out right now.
He looked at those there and the image of his family was superimposed there.? He could see each of them¡save Father..his image was hazy.? He was going to have to go see the man, he was who he was today because of him.? He would have to steal some time away tomorrow to at least have talk with him.??
This was the fourth time his phone buzzed, he normally wouldn't answer it but it was a certain ringtone that was unmistakeable?to his hypersenistive?ears..? It was his father's ring tone,? The message that came across was cryptic as hell.? <<Meet me at the treehouse...come alone....Brandon.>>
He frowned, 'why was pipsqueak using Chords ring tone?'? He sent one more message before he put his phone away.? Since it was the treehouse it would be private, why there of all places.? ?He just figured he had gotten his hands upon his own team and wanted to gloat. Using father's ringtone, clever, he knew he would at least look at father's ringtone.? ?Wanted to lord over him that he had the keys to the castle.? ?Ok he would play his game, he would see how much the runt had learned since the last time he taxed dat ass.? ?
<Yo boy is ego trippin'? You betta talk to him or I will have to burn his britches again.? I love you boo, thanks for spending the afternoon with me.? I am sorry, you will get my undivided attention from now on, no family bashing...I promise.>>
He put his phone away and looked at those gathered there at the table and now his mind was wondering what his little brother could possibly want.? 'Even he wouldn't be so weak to surrender without a fight!? Besides, Ireland told him he had gotten some backbone since his new girlfriend. Whoever this poor clueless thing was!'? He thought but he would just wait till things were over.
(Aurora, Misty)
Misty looked at Lightening Rod, "you're joking, right? Showing off is no way to impress Aurora, or anyone for that matter. And as for Ms. Mara there, whom you keep staring at, forget it. You're not her type." With that she went to eating her meal realizing that he wasn't interested in her the way she was in him.
Aurora looked at Photon and heard the way he answered and knew something was not right. She didn't press the issue. She finished her meal as everyone is did.
After the main meal dishes were gathered and then Aurora stood up. "While we wait for dessert to be served, I will speak. For the new comer, Lightening Rod at this point, as Devi has decided to leave us." She paused to gather her thoughts before continuing. "Before you are made an official member of The Benders of Light, you have to earn your spot. What do I mean by this." She stepped out from behind the table and started walking around the others who were sitting.?
"You earn your place in the Benders of Light by recruiting others. I found Jordie, who in turn brought in Liza. Liza recruited Misty." She stopped behind Misty and gently laid her hands on the girl's shoulders. "Congratulations Misty, tonight you become an official member as you were the one to seek Lightening Rod out and set up the meeting."
Misty smiled and was glad to be an official member. Aurora continued, "I do have others out in the field whose main job is to recruit and find others as they have talents to do so. Now, Lightening Rod. If you were not aware that all of us in this room had abilities, would you be able to tell?" She reminded behind Misty and next to Roddy to await his answer.
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