<div class="floatleft">(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140209180936/monstergirlencyclopedia/images/c/c6/1391828247505.png)</div>Name: Zenobia<br/>Location: The Institute, Classroom 1A<br/>Tagging: Sparx, open<br/><br/>For the most part, Sparx's answers were written down in silence and with a straight face.  Of course, some of them amused Zenobia, and she didn't hide the fact.  Some she could sympathize with, and these ones, she attempted to make eye contact and nod a little to show she understood before jotting her answer down.  The ones that really amused her, namely the few that made him visibly uncomfortable, got a grin out of her with.  Most of the questions she had just copied down word for word what he had told her, but on some she added her own little notes after his answer.  Some examples included, "he was uncomfortable in saying what color his underwear was.  I found the color of his face to be somewhat amusing," "I don't feel like he said what his biggest disappointment was, but have no desire to push him into telling me what it actually is," "he may be mistaken as to what a true loser actually is.  I just wrote down what his words were," and "he seemed....disheartened when telling me that he liked me.  this actually stung, just a little, which is slightly surprising to me.  then again, I don't really know why he seemed sad about it, so maybe this requires further investigation."  Overall, though, even if she didn't show too much reaction, it was clear she was paying attention to him and what he had to say.  While she did know about the credit card thing he talked about, for the most part....she didn't seem to care too much that he had done it.  It was actually a little impressive that he had figured out how to do something like that.<br/><br/>It was mainly when he held a hand out for her paper that she really said anything.  "Before I hand you my paper, just a few things I want to tell you and make clear, based on your answers to the questions, Sparx."  She raised an eyebrow as she initiated eye contact.  "First and foremost?  You don't really seem like a loser to me.  Sure, maybe you do need a little work on the physical capabilities department.  Maybe you do need a little bit of work, especially in the self confidence area...but you know what?  I don't partner myself to losers, and the fact you're stuck with me should say something.  You're pretty damn smart...I can tell that much.  That makes up for a lot of the flaws you seem to be focusing on for yourself.  A good mind is the most valuable asset anyone can look for, and just about everything else can be worked on.  As far as I am concerned, I grabbed one of the best partners in the room, even if I am going to have to work with him a little bit."<br/><br/>She paused a moment to let that sink in before continuing, holding up a pair of fingers to cut off any response.  "Secondly, about what your parents were hoping for you in sending you here.  I'm taking it on myself to cover both at once.  You met someone new, and she's going to whip you into shape.  I would like, in return, to learn more about this technology thing.  We start training tomorrow morning, I suggest you get your beauty sleep tonight.  We'll get you those twenty push ups yet, and then some."  She smirked a little, trying to add a little humor in case he was feeling too intimidated.<br/><br/>"Thirdly and lastly...if you really do like me, don't sound so sad next time you say it.  Actions speak louder than words, and honestly...those actions told me you were somehow disappointed.  Like you wanted to not like me, or something."  She didn't go into detail over how it made her felt in that it did hurt a little, but her eyes said it all if he were to have looked into them.  After a moment, she shook her head and handed him the paper.  "Just wave me up if we're free to go when you hand these in.  We've got more to talk about, I'm sure.  Even if it's just you showing me more about human technology and how it works."