Power & Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide & Latooni Subota)
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				Title: <strong>Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 02:53:01</strong>
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				<em>He easily leapt from one roof top to another, navigating the roofs easily as he chased his prey. Leon cut an imposing figure when he was in his work clothing. The Hunter costume was patterned after a large cat, although it was mostly black with gold bracers and accents for harnesses and the like. The mask covered his entire face, and was black and mostly featureless aside from the yellow eyes. There were small points to stimulate ears as well as a cape. The villain he was chasing was a small time would be bank robber known as Shockwave. The guy worked for hire and had a pair of gauntlets that fired high intensity blasts. He was a mook though, he knew he didn't have a chance against the Hunter. The man had become an urban myth of sorts and was greatly feared.<br><br>With no more roof to navigate, he turned and fired a blast that his assailant easily flipped over. It was like trying to hit a fly with a towel, The Hunter was far too quick for someone like him and before he could get off a second blast? The vigilante was upon him and caved in his midsection with a hard uppercut before one of his gauntlets was easily shattered. He didn't remember too much after that due to the significant beating he got. However when he'd awake? He would be hanging upside down fron the side of a building by black cables. The hunter routinely left the criminals he chased stung upside down, a sign to remember him by. However none of them could have guessed that underneath that costume, was a 22 year old college student by the name of Leon Rhames. One who had class the next day and a host of problems that concerned him, the most pressing were girl issues.</em><br><br>Leon pulled his mask off after navigating the top of a sky scraper, looking over the city with cat like eyes. Sighing gently, he thought back to how he arrived in this position. It all started and ended in Africa. He lost everything there. His mother to a death squad, his father from a sickness he caught over there and nearly his own life. In the process he gained superhuman abilities and a kinship of sorts with large cats. He'd always been fascinated by them, and when he wasn't at school? He put in a few hours a day working at the Zoo, around the cats that he held in such high esteem. None of that was what really weighed on him today. Women had been a source of contention for Leon for years now. He ran a hand over his braids and thought about two in particular who always occupied his thoughts. <br><br>Funnily enough, both of them were roommates. One was named Cassandra and she had began flirting quite liberally with him. The two were definitely attracted to one another, and why shouldn't he be? A blonde bombshell with hazel eyes and the sexiest attitude of any woman he had ever known. She was genuinely exciting and he enjoyed spending time with her. The other girl was a different story entirely. Leon had known her his entire life. Yumi Smith was his bestfriend, and more. The two had fallen in love with one another and they dated for a couple years in High School. He shared his secret identity with her and she initially found it exciting. He'd take her swinging through the city, and they even lost their virginities to one another. However all good things came to an end, and one of his enemies took her captive. She was nearly killed in the process and he couldn't blame her for her feelings or for what followed. She gave him an ultimatum. Basically his costumed career or her, and as much as he loved Yumi? Leon needed to be the Hunter and he had to watch her go.<br><br>Normally it was bad enough, but it seemed like she was getting back out there. Guys always expressed interest in her, but now she wasn't outright saying no and he heard rumors of her dating someone new. He had seen her flirting with a guy in class earlier that day, but the thought of her with someone else? It made him want to die. <br><br>Leon made his way back to his apartment, his roommate and close friend wasn't any wiser regarding his nightly activities and by now? He'd surely be asleep, so Leon snuck into his bedroom and put his costume up. Not even bothering with a shower, he instead fell out on his bed knowing that he'd have to see the two women in his life the following day in classes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 04:26:13</strong>
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				Cassie flicked her finger, watching as the red rose sitting in a clear green glass vase on her desk wilted. As she flicked it again, the rose sprung back to full bloom. Occurrences such as these used to surprise the spitfire blonde. Then her parents divorced, and well...life became a clusterfuck of epic proportions. While her magic was blooming before the permanent separation, it flourished after. Fueled by her anger towards her father.<br><br><em>"Fucking bastard..."</em> Cassandra thought angrily. She flicked her finger down once more, and watched as the rose turned brown, then to ash. Snapping her head around back to her textbook. They had a test in class tomorrow...class. Leon. Yumi. Cassie shoved the book away from her, giving up on her studying for the night. She could probably just lean over Mr. Rodd's desk, say he looked nice in a sugary sweet voice, and tolerate him looking down her shirt to pass anyway. The old pervert had been at her since the year started. Leon had confronted him once. It had helped, but just enough to make him stop attempting to get her bent over his desk after class, not the ogling.<br><br>Leon was like that, the super save the world type of guy. There was no doubt she had a thing for him, but he didn't seem quite as ready for a serious relationship as she was. Cassie knew it was because of Yumi. She loved Yumi, she really did, but Cassie wanted Leon. She hadn't wanted anyone this bad since...well, ever. Sighing, she threw on a t shirt and sauntered to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth before she slid into bed.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 23:10:53</strong>
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				The car she had been riding in sped off towards the other end of campus, and a dressed up Yumi waved it off. She stood watching the moving vehicle until it rounded a corner, before sighing and moving to head back into the apartment complex. Thomas seemed like a nice guy. He was pretty handsome, but came off as a very down-to-earth and genuine person. He'd been very respectful and persuasive, so Yumi had decided to agree to his requests and start dating him. <br><br>Last week he'd taken her to the Dazzler concert, and this week it was dinner and dancing at a nearby club. He was a smooth dancers, and never once let his hands stray too far. It was perfectly romantic and chaste, to the point that she was actually tempted to kiss him! At least until she saw a man laughing and flirting with a girl in the bar, and remembered Leon. How were you supposed to forget your first love, when the reason you broke up with him was because you loved him? There were plenty of superheroes out there, so the world didn't need him! He risked his life night after night, and never got any reward for it. Even she'd been hospitalized by a villain, and he still kept going. She'd begged him to stop and just be happy being with her . . and he chose the other path.<br><br>The Japanese-American sighed again as she slid her key into the lock of her apartment, and popped inside.<strong> "I'm back . . ."</strong> She always expected to see Leon perched on her bed waiting for her, to confess that he knew Yumi was right and he couldn't be without her . . but that hadn't happened yet. She slipped into the bathroom, and noted that it looked like Cassie had been in here recently, so she was probably getting ready for bed. Yumi did the same, eventually heading to her own bed in nothing but a t-shirt and a pair of conservative panties, her flashy dress abandoned on the hamper.<br><br>She had a feeling like tomorrow at school, it wasn't going to be a great day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 05:10:18</strong>
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				He felt sore come morning, Leon had been in several altercations the previous night. Shockwave had just been the last of it. He'd went through several muggers which were easy enough but he also had a throwdown with The Vulture as well as The Rhino. The latter being the most unpleasant one. The guy was much stronger than him, and more durable but at the same time he was slower and a bit of an idiot. Still the few times he had tagged Leon? It was like having a truck run into you.<br><br>He took a shower and groaned a bit through it all, thankful that he healed quickly as the cuts and bruises he had from the previous night were all but gone. Aside from a mild black eye which would be gone by days end. Slipping on a pair of black cargos, work shoes, and a simple t-shirt he made his way outside and hitched a ride with his roomie to campus. They made idle talk about the previous night, where Leon claimed the black eye came from a mugging attempt which thankfully his roomate either believed or didn't care to delve into any deeper.<br><br>His first class was uneventful enough, a history course that he barely managed to stay awake through. Upon walking into his second class that day, he felt a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. This was one that he shared with both Cassie and Yumi. Cassie wasn't a problem, she was actually a welcome form of levity. However Yumi? It sucked having to see her, and when he showed up with injuries, no matter how minor she knew where they came from. Not to mention he was getting sick of seeing her with her new boyfriend. Leon weighed on the possibility of sucking it up and asking Cassie if she wanted to see him in a more exclusive manner. The thought actually brought a smile onto his face as he looked around the empty classroom. Always being the first to arrive in this particular course.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 16:50:34</strong>
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				((Excuse my lack of paragraphs, on my phone))&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cassie groaned as she woke up, practically rolling off her bed and crawling to the bathroom. She hoisted herself up, and prepared her toothbrush. After brushing her teeth she showered, and decided to just let her hair dry out naturally to the mermaid waves she preferred. Cassie entered her own room shortly after throwing on a light blue tank top and a black pair of yoga pants on with some thick soled&nbsp; flip flops to match. As she rarely ever wore makeup, she grabbed her bookbag and knocked on Yumi's door one last time before heading out to her four door blue Jeep. "Moooovvvvveeee...." she whined with a frustrated look on her face at the minivan in front of her. As she neared the college, swarm of butterflies entered her stomach. Her first class was a bit later than everybody else's, and Leon was in it. Cassandra bounced through the halls, before she came to a silent stop behind Leon. She threw her hands over his eyes and chirped, "Guess who?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 21:02:50</strong>
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				At Cassie's knocking at her door, Yumi groaned and covered her head with her pillow. If Cassie was waking her up, that meant she'd probably slept through her first class . . understandable considering the nightmares had kept her up. How was she supposed to properly rest when she kept flashing back to that horrible supervillain, or Leon choosing superheroism over her? Eventually slipping out of the covers she made her way to the bathroom, speeding her way through showering and getting ready. She still had that feeling like today was just going to be a bad day . . .<br><br>After a quick meal consisting of coffee and a granola bar, Yumi headed into class. Today she was rather casual, dressed in a pair of low-rise jeans with a sky blue tank top and hoodie. She used to wear Leon's old letterman jacket religiously . . . but the time for that was clearly over. Yumi had meant to try and ignore Leon, but Cassie's increasing amount of attention to the young man drew her eyes . . The combination of this 'guess who' game, and the sight of what looked like black around where Cassie had one of her hands, hit her like a one-two punch to the gut. Rather than standing and staring awkwardly, she quickly made her way to her seat and busied herself in pulling out her books. She kept hoping that if she ignored the problem, then the pain would go away . . . not that it ever did.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>05-07-2012, 05:14:40</strong>
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				Before Cassie even made her way in, Leon was more than aware of her presence. By now he had committed her distinct heartbeat to memory, her scent as well due to the extreme fondness he had for it. However he appeared completely unassuming until she was right behind him and her hands went over his eyes. Smiling gently, he moved his much larger ones over hers and in a soft tone gave his response <strong>"Ummm..Scarlett Johansson?"</strong> He answered before tilting his head back and pursing his lips upwards towards her. <strong>"Give me a kiss, Ms. Johansson."</strong><br><br>Another very familiar scent entered the room, as he breathed in Cassie and had to utilize all of his considerable willpower to ignore that sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. He knew that this wasn't the sort of thing she'd want to see but at the very least he comforted himself with the fact that she had someone. She couldn't accept that this costumed business? It was a part of him, an essential part. He couldn't just sit and let other people do what he did, not when he had the power to make a difference.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>05-07-2012, 05:31:05</strong>
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				Cassie grinned, standing on her tippy toes to place a kiss on the back of Leon's neck, right above the first notch of his spine as he guessed the starlet. "Close, but not quite." She replied with a smile, fading as Yumi passed. Cassie waved meekly, and sinking feeling going to her stomach. "Hey Yummy..." Cassandra said, using the nickname she always had for the Japanese girl.<br><br>She focused her attention back on Leon, focusing on his broad shoulders and masculine scent. Brushing her fingertips gently over the very bottom of his black eye, she frowned. "What happened Leon?" His name rolled off her tongue fluidly, even if it was mixed with distress. She hadn't meant to change the subject, because she did want to feel his lips on hers, of not for verification of his feelings, for the pleasure she got out of it. But, sometimes more pressing matters came up, like why he had a black eye.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>05-07-2012, 23:14:00</strong>
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				At that little extra exchange, Yumi had noticably paled. This was not what she wanted to see, and now she knew her little premonition was right. How could Leon just get over her so damn easily? She couldn't even bring herself to kiss another man, and he was already this into a girl? Into CASSIE, no less? It was just . . . painful.<br><br>At Cassie's greeting, she promptly buried her head in her books again, deciding not to return it. She needed to focus to avoid the urge to just burst into tears at this, and flee from the room. You'd think after a few dates she'd be feeling better about the breakup, but when you got right down to it, she didn't WANT to really break up with him. She wanted him to stay with her, and be safe. She was begining to truly hate super powers and costumes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>07-07-2012, 04:56:45</strong>
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				Leon's eyes rested on Yumi for a moment, and he frowned as he watched her bury her head. He didn't want to feel guilty about this, she had someone so why shouldn't he be able to be happy with someone else? Putting it out of his mind, he smiled back up at Cassie. <strong>"Oh this? It's nothing, you should see the other guy!"</strong> <em>No, really you should. He is a giant borderline 7 foot tall freak experiment who has butted heads with the fucking Hulk before. I eventually put him down by trapping him in some tar pits like the moronic dinosaur he is!</em> He thought to himself with a wicked smirk.<br><br><strong>"It was a simple disagreement I had last night. A mugging, that sort of thing. I wanted to play the hero and he let me off easy. I figure a few bucks isn't worth my life right? Plus I like it. I think it makes me look manly!"</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>07-07-2012, 05:09:32</strong>
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				Cassie flashed her eyes to Yumi. She didn't know wheather to feel guilty or pissed off. She settled for indifference and looked back to Leon, studying the planes of his face. He was good looking to a scary degree, his only flaw was well, that fucking black eye. Cassie stood on her tippy toes and kissed the bruise delicately. "I'm sure you kicked his ass darlin'," Cassandra said, the years she spent in Texas coming out in her accent, like usual, "doesn't mean I have to like the damned thing. It looks painful, did you press an ice pack to it?" the girl took Leon's hand then, entwining her fingers with his as she pulled him to their seats, right next to Yumi.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 05:28:12</strong>
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				Leon winced slightly when she kissed his eye, but smiled all the same. <strong>"There. All better."</strong> He held onto her hand firmly, and squeezed it once gently before answering <strong>"No...because I'm not a sissy. It's fine, you don't need to worry."</strong> He frowned gently when she sat them next to Yumi, and decided to tone down the public displays of affection to a degree. His eyes fixed on Yumi before he cleared his throat, <strong>"So uh...Hey, how is it going Yumi?"</strong> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 21:36:31</strong>
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				<strong>". . . I'm fine. Everything's going well for me." </strong><br><br>Not with that tone of voice it wasn't. She was lying about as blatently as she could, and kept her eyes aimed faaaar away from the pair. What did she ever do to Cassie, that made her act like this right in front of her? Yumi was pretty sure she hadn't stabbed her in the back, so why was she getting the treatment now? Biting down on her lower lip for a moment, she risked peeking over at the pair.<br><strong><br>"It's class time. That sort of thing . . there are rules against PDA in the middle of class, you know?"</strong><br><br>That was not a good look in her eye. Equal parts insulted and pained, before she turned back to her book and mentally willed time to go faster.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 22:02:11</strong>
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				Cassie blinked, not giving in to the bait Yumi had set. She understood the girl was hurt, but it wasn't her she should be mad at. It wasn't Cassie's fault Leon returned the affection. <strong>"Yeah...anywho, I'm gonna go sit by Jamie. Have fun you two.."</strong> Jamie was a good friend of Cassie's, and he was also gay. She hated drama, and pity parties, and Yumi seemed to want to start both today. So she figured it best to just leave before the situation got heated....literally. When she got mad flames danced in her eyes. Best not show either Leon or Yumi that...<br><br>Cassandra hated that Yumi felt hurt by her, empathy was heighted by her control of spirit. But she wasn't giving up Leon. No way, no how. As she walked to Jamie, she shot him a look, telling him with her eyes it was Yumi stuff. He would know how to handle her.<br><br>She didn't expect Leon to follow her, at this point she understood the dynamic of the love triangle. Yumi came first, Cassie was the backup. When Yumi was hurting, Leon was the comforter in his own way. She wondered what had happened between the two...they obviously still had it bad for eachother. If she wasn't half ass infatuated with him, she might have played matchmaker. Either way, Cassie was kind of tired feeling like she came second. Yumi had a boyfriend, she needed to get over Leon. Cassie's sighed ...it felt like another one of those days.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 08:35:14</strong>
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				Leon's eyes widened a little at Yumi, and his mouth dropped open before he looked to Cassie. Not expecting that at all, and he looked to Cassie apologetically as she walked off. Sighing gently before he shook his head. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he turned his eyes back to Yumi, <strong>"That was actually rather rude...Any problems you have with me? Take them up with me...and while we're on the subject why are you even mad in the first place? Aren't you dating the one guy now?"</strong><br><br>He wanted to clear the air, but he also didn't want to leave Cassie hanging. Whatever there was between him and Yumi, it wasn't fair to Cassie to let it stop him from being the sort of guy that she wanted and needed. He knew she was really into him, and he liked her a lot too. He just wished that things weren't so complicated, he wished that he and Yumi didn't still feel for one another. Attempting to be a good guy sucked at times. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 07:57:29</strong>
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				Yumi looked a bit stricken, but responded. <strong>"It's just . . It's the rules okay? You're not supposed to do PDA in the middle of class. I mean, we nev-"</strong> She broke off suddenly, blinking, before shaking her head. <strong>"Anyways, don't just go assuming something. I'm just trying to make sure the rules are followed . . . I'm not petty enough to try and mess with someone just because he doesn't care about me, and is dating someone new."<br></strong><br>She was fumbling a bit now, and talking herself into circles. It was rare to see her so . . . out of sorts. <strong>"Just . . go back to her, and pay attention to the teacher. Class is about to start." </strong>Yumi rather obviously neglected to talk about her dating status. How was she supposed to tell him that she'd rather be dating Leon?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>13-07-2012, 08:16:54</strong>
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				Cassie knew the moment Yumi started responding to Leon, even though her back was turned. It was like a radar she had, that honed in on women trying to encroach upon him. She had developed it recently. Groaning, she swung her head around, finding Leon's eyes and shooting him a look of understanding. He needed to know it was okay to put Yumi first, that Cassie was a big girl who could handle her own emotional issues.<br><br>Gnawing her bottom lip, she turned her head to the nearest window, watching the clouds. She was pissed, and hurt, and all around confused. Leon just needed to lay things out straight for her...if he didn't want her, well hell, that was fine. But she was damn tired of being second best. She wasn't the consolation prize, the silver medal. It was all she had not to stand up and pump her fist up at these thoughts. She was Cassandra, thief, controller of elements, beauty, and temptress. She didn't need him... She sighed. Yes she did, he was the only one who had ever gotten her like this. She had begun to nee him like a fish needs water. Cassie would be around for as long as he wanted her on some level...how pathetic.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 00:39:18</strong>
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				<strong>"...Rules? Since when are there rules?"</strong> He asked as he looked at her frustratedly, shaking his head before whispering <strong>"Forget it...And so you do care about him? That is nice, I'm...happy to hear it...Whatever, I'll leave you be."</strong> He got to his feet and grasped his bag before stopping to add in <strong>"Whatever you might think? I do care about Cassie though."</strong><br><br>He then headed up to join Cassie and Jamie, sitting on the other side of Cassie before leaning back in the seat and muttering <strong>"I am so sorry about that."</strong> He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss against her shoulder. It sucked, this whole situation was terrible. He'd be the bad guy no matter what happened, someone would wind up losing. It was almost funny how fortune turned things around, before Yumi? Leon was the dateless wonder and had not so much as kissed a girl. Now? He had to tread on egg shells and was stuck between two women that he never would have imagined himself with. Both deserved to be happy, but he felt that maybe being there for Cassie? Was the right thing to do currently. Especially as Thomas entered the classroom and made an immediate beeline towards Yumi, shooting her a wide and toothy grin as he sat down next to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 21:00:13</strong>
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				Yumi just couldn't seem to say anything right, she thought to herself, as Leon moved back to Cassie. Sure, tell the girl who is clearly still obsessed with you that you care about another girl. Way to go. Still, when Thomas arrived, she mentally forced herself to change her train of thought and give him a small smile.<br><br>He seemed nice enough, but she just felt very . .&nbsp; out of practice, when it came to dating. That and her whole Leon fixation. She just felt like she wasn't being fair to Thomas, agreeing to going out with him when she still was hung up on Leon. Really, she just hoped class would go faster and end sooner, so she could flee to her photography class and have something to distract herself which. Being an amateur model, as well as photographer, gave her plenty of work to bury herself under!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 21:09:18</strong>
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				Cassie heard Leon's apology, nodding in acceptance. "It is what it is." She gave a small smile as he kissed her shoulder. At this point she had more or less checked out. She just wanted to leave. Cassandra crossed her legs, her body language making it evident she basically was defeated. This little encounter had told her what she needed to know. Yumi was still his number one. Yea, he cared about her. But Yumi was always going to hold his heart. A sigh came from her mouth, as Thomas entered. It was almost a payback stab at Yumi. Cassie knew Yumi didn't really want anybody but Leon. It was apparent.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>17-07-2012, 05:02:03</strong>
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				Thomas smiled at Yumi and leaned in to place a kiss against her cheek, <strong>"Hey there babe, you look beautiful today."</strong> His arm went over her shoulder and while he was a nice enough guy, he'd been oblivious for some time now about Yumi and figured that whatever happened between her and Leon? It was long dead and not a problem anymore. <strong>"So what have you got up for tonight?"</strong><br><br>Leon's hand went to Cassie's thigh and he shook his head, <strong>"No it isn't, look at me. You're a special woman, and I know I've been scarce as of late. That is going to stop. Tonight? What say you and I do something? We can hang out at my place, and I can try to take advantage of you while you insist that you'd rather wait for the right time?"</strong> Offering her an understanding little smile before his head went to lean against her shoulder as the professor began his lecture about some innane subject that held no meaning whatsoever for Leon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 19:20:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>"Hey . . I was just going to catch up on stuff for photography club, and a few other things. Busy night."</strong><br><br>Of course, she chews out Leon, and then Thomas immediately kisses her on the cheek like a gentleman. Could she be any more of a hypocrite? Yes, yes she could, and she hated that. Why was life just such much simpler back in high school?! With the class actually starting up there was no time for more chit-chat, and she focused on diving into her studies. To be honest, she was grateful for the distraction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>19-07-2012, 03:50:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cassandra looked at Leon, her face softening. "Tonight? What makes you think I don't have a hot date already?" shes smiled, "Alright kid, what time?" She almost hated herself for softening, but realized he was trying his hardest, that he was in a hard position too. "Thanks for trying to boost my ego...but it really is okay if you still love Yumi." Cassie turned her head then, placing a hand over his and squeezing gently.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>19-07-2012, 23:53:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thomas frowned a little at Yumi's answer and nodded, <strong>"Oh, I got you babe. I just got these tickets to this concert and I was really hoping that the two of us could go. But it's alright, I'm glad that you're busy."</strong> He slipped his hand over hers and offered a small smile in her direction before looking towards the front of the class. The guy was an all around gentlemen, and his only real flaw was that he was rather on the boring side. <br><br>Leon was taken back by her comment about Yumi and looked down shamefully due to it essentially being true. He forced a smile and said <strong>"Look...It's complicated, but me and her are dead. No matter what either of us might feel. What matters is that you're here, you're the person who I want to be with...And how about nine or so?</strong> Leaning in and pressing his lips against hers quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>22-07-2012, 03:07:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cassie sighed. "Leon, we both know you and Yumi are far from dead. It's okay, really....nine sounds fine." She gave him an encouraging smile, before his lips pressed against hers. Each time they kissed a fire shot through her, she would know...she controlled the stuff. He made her feel...alive. More so than she ever had. Cassie knew she was quickly falling for him, but there were so many complications to work out.<br><br>The bell rung and she gave Leon one last kiss before walking to her next class, this one held about as much interest as the last one did subject wise. After that class she shot Yumi a text 'Meet me for lunch at Rossati's?' It was a local Italian food place, and she figured the quiet environment would give them a perfect place to hash things out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>22-07-2012, 23:44:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Leon couldn't help but look at Cassie helplessly when she spoke but he pushed that frame of mind to the back of his head so he wouldn't add further distress to their unique situation. He returned the kiss at the end of class and watched her go before looking to his watch. A text reached his phone to let him know there was a bank robbery in progress. He always got the most recent news feeds as a subscriber which tipped him off to things that needed his attention. He had a few hours until his next class which meant that he could go out and do some hero type stuff.<br><br>He found an abandoned room and quickly changed into his costume before climbing out of the window. Moments later Leon was off and swinging into the city, more specifically to the bank in question to try to quell the bank robbery.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Latooni Subota</strong> on <strong>26-07-2012, 20:56:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Yumi continued through her day, her mood stayed pretty well settled on the low-end of the spectrum. Really, this whole situation was nothing but depressing. Why couldn't Leon see things the way she did, that he's going to get himself killed one of these days? Not only that, but anyone close to him was in danger too. After all, she had only barely avoided getting killed during . . . that night, what's to stop it from happening to future girlfriends or his family?<br><br>Cassie's text was a surprise, but she figured something like that would happen. She really did need to talk everything out with Cassie, if only to get some of these things off of her chest and hopefully help her move on. Of course, part of her didn't want to get over Leon, and keep hope alive for him to change his mind . . . but that wasn't very realistic was it? It didn't take her long to head over to Rossati's and wait for Cassie, after sending her a response that she'd be there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cami</strong> on <strong>27-07-2012, 05:42:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cassie had sent Yumi a message letting her know she would be arriving shortly and to go ahead and grab a table. Truthfully, she was sitting out in the parking lot working up the nerve to finally go inside. Once she did, she walked slowly through the door, smirking at the glaring hostess. She got looks from girls like that a lot.<br><br>Cassie had told the girl she already had somebody waiting on her, and pushed past her to go and find Yumi. She spotted the girl and froze for a second, calming her nerves with two deep breaths. She then sauntered to the table, and sat down. "So. You still love Leon. I'm starting to love Leon. How are we gonna resolve this? I don't want to lose you as a friend. I love you already." She smiled then, finally meeting Yumi's eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Power &amp; Responsibility (Cami, Darkcide &amp; Latooni Subota)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darkcide</strong> on <strong>27-07-2012, 18:13:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Leon arrived at the bank, and made a loud entrance to draw attention to himself and away from all of the hostages. The men turned their weapons on him, and he easily evaded all of their shots as he rabbited around the upper areas of the building. Producing a small set of throwing knives he flung them out in a arc and caught the men in their gun hands, impaling them and forcing cries of anguish as well as the guns to drop to the ground before he flung himself towards the men and dealt with them in a quick and brutal manner.<br><br>He had to hold back against normal people, otherwise he ran the risk of unwittingly murdering them due to the upper ends of his strength as well as his knowledge of where to hit people to maximize damage. Once the men were dealt with, he tied them up together and left them hanging from the upper deck with a rope around their body before leaving the scene quickly.
			</dd>
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