Zircon slithered on the ground through people's legs, being careful not to touch them. Some saw him and wondered what he was doing. Others knew him and just ignored him, knowing better than to question what the boy does. He snaked his way to Opal and Norizuka and reached an arm up to grab one of Opal's little salad tomatoes.<br/><br/>Norizuka watched him with a smile. Ryan usually annoyed people, but she found him amusing. She had known him since he arrived five years ago, she was fourteen and he was eight. He hasn't changed the slightest bit since the first day, with the exception of the abilities given to him by the Institute.