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The dawn broke with the usual duality between fog and sun fighting for mastery of the morning.? The reds, yellows and oranges of the early morning sunrise arose over the compound giving way to bright blue skies and the sounds of birds chirping in the distance. The sun dappled shade over the tree to shine sporadic cascades of sunlight upon the building and in through the various windows.?

?It was a lovely morning. The clouds bursting forth coating the dusky morning sky. The day was warm for the season and the sun bright sky contained enough clouds to make a child happy to watch the shapes within them.

?The sound of Harrison’s black stiletto knee boots rung out through the hall as she moved to classroom B. As she came in, Chord stood standing at the sideboard along the back wall that was filled with all kinds of assorted breakfast food, meats, pastries and juices. His plate was loaded with eggs, bacon and potatoes. A very large tumbler of coffee beside him.

?“Hungry,” Harrison said as she moved to get a cup of tea.

?“Always,” Chord said. “Besides you know how fast my metabolism is.”

?”I do,” she said coming to sit at the end of the conference table, directly across from him. She was quiet as she regarded him over her mug.

“What’s on you mind Harry.” Chord said as he ate his eggs.

“滨谤别濒补苍诲.”

He sighed and put his fork down. Looking up at her, he could see the question in hers and she could see the apprehension in his. “I know.?She did not come home last night until about an hour ago.”

“Did you talk to her.” Harrison asked.?

He shook his head. “When I tried she simply told me she would shower and be here by 8 am.”

“It’s 7.” Harrison said?

And just then simultaneously in all the bedroom the alarms went off.

“Good morning recruits.” The sound of the soft feminine Computer voice said. “ Please dress in the clothing provided for you.” The clothing today being simple black jeans and a black t-shirt, black socks and sneakers. “Retrieve the messenger bag on the hook by the door and report to Classroom B. Breakfast will be provide for you there. You have one hour.”

(Kat)

Kat had left Brandon's bedroom the night before. She had never thought that her very first time would have been so good. It had been a bit late when she had gone to bed but she had had a god six hours so, she felt pretty good. Her dreams though, those brought a blush to her cheeks. She wanted to go to Brandon's room to make sure he was up nut thought better of it. They probably already knew what they had done. Still better to not give them to much.

? ?The alarm had gone off and she dragged herself out of bed. A quick shower, a protein drink and a Gatorade. She looked at the clothing that had been provided. All black. Interesting. It reminded her a little as to what She used to wear. She dressed, put her hair up in a pony, grabbed the messenger bag and off she went.?

? ?It didn't take her long to find classroom B. She could smell the food. As she entered she noticed Harrison and Chord. She put the messenger bag over her shower and moved to the breakfast spread. As she did she spoke. "Morning Mr. Harrison, Mr. Chord." Her tone was light and friendly. As if the previous day had not even happened. After she grabbed her food she looked to the two of them. "Is there a particular place you would like me to sit?"

?(Brandon)

?Brandon enjoyed having Kat as his lover.? Not expected but definitely…needed on so many levels.? He wasn’t worried about being seen.? This place was a virtual ‘Big Brother’ project.? They had already demoted him so what was left?? Kicking him off the team.? He might not put it passed them.? He didn’t want her to get but she still had her place to protect, so he got it.?

She told him they would work things out together so he was at least hopeful.? He rested and was up at six.? He got in his workout, his normal body and his powers he didn’t leave his room.?

He wasn’t ready to face either of them just yet.

<<“Good morning recruits.” The sound of the soft feminine Computer voice said. “ Please dress in the clothing provided for you.” The clothing today being simple black jeans and a black t-shirt, black socks and sneakers. “Retrieve the messenger bag on the hook by the door and report to Classroom B. Breakfast will be provided for you there. You have one hour.”>>

When the message came through he was sitting on the table and the times in the room were floating around him everything including him was about three feet off the floor.?

He kept it all in perfect arrangement.?

He had Harrison to thank for that. She had always been there for him.?

Tough as nails but she helped him deal with ‘dad’.? So this demotion…was partly her idea he was sure.? He couldn’t be angry with her, she wanted the best and right now that simply was not him.? It was true.

He showered and dressed.? He felt better despite what anyone thought.? He grabbed his book bag and sent Kat a text.? <<Miss you! ?*winks*>>?
With the bookbag on, he closed the door and feel over the rail and flipped before landing on the floor.? He hit the ground in a three-point stance and stood back up and headed to the Classroom.? He walked in.?

“Good morning everyone, isn’t it a lovely morning?”??He smirked the phrase from one of his favorite comedies came to mind and he didn’t finish the rest as he made his plate that was easily similar to his father’s he sat down, prayed and started to eat.? He was good with not being the leader today.? He was wondering how Ireland was doing.? He texted her. ?<<Where you at boo?>> ?

He could never be mad at her for long and this…this wasn’t her fault so he couldn’t be made with her at all.? He was mad with himself and she just happened to be the mirror at the time…that was all.?

He loved her!

(Gen)

The alarm woke Gen up.? It took the androgyne a moment to realize that he wasn't in his own room. Or his own bed.? And that he wasn't alone in that bed.? This was Kites' room, he remembered.? And it was Kites' deliciously warm and naked body he was snuggled up with.? And Kites' feathery wing that was covering them.? He blinked, then grinned as he remembered what they'd done. And how wonderful it had all felt.?

"Wake up, sleepyhead," Gen said, nudging the other boy in the side. "We're being summoned."? He listened to the announcement, then winced at the amount of time.? When the announcement finished, he looked to Kites apologetically.? "I'd love to stay and take another shower with you, Kites, but I don't think we'd make it out of the room."? He snickered and kissed the winged youth playfully on the lips.? "I'll see you in the class room, okay?"

Gen hopped out of bed and quickly gathered up his clothes. Which were still filthy from the previous day's training session.? "Ewwww!" he said, making a face as he rolled them up into a bundle so that he could carry them under his arm. "Gonna need to find out how laundry works here."

"Thanks for having some sex with me, Kites.? It felt fantastic!"? The naked androgyne paused long enough at the door to push himself up on his toes to give the other boy a goodbye kiss.? "And I definitely want to do some more.? Maybe next time we can try anal sex.? I've heard it can feel _really_ good."

With that, Gen slipped out of the room and headed back to his own room, his bundled clothes under one arm and carrying his muddy boots with the other.? Being naked didn't bother the androgyne, having spent a lot of time that way during his growing up in the lab.? He did remember though that he'd been taught that being clothed around others was the norm for social conditions around people, so he hurried the rest of the way until he was back in his room once again.

He took a quick shower, or at least as quick a one as he could manage. The pleasant feeling of water running down his body brought back memories of how good being with Kites had felt, of having the other boy's warm body rubbing against his own. It took an effort for him to finish the shower without masturbating, but he finally managed it and stepped out to dry off.

The all-black clothes that had been provided fit well enough, but were not as finely tailored as the other outfit was. He posed, turning in front of the mirror to get a look at himself.? It would have to do, he decided.? He briefly thought about switching to female mode but decided against it. He'd be seeing Kites again soon, and he knew the other boy preferred him in boy-mode.? Picking up the messenger bag, he left the room and headed for Classroom B.

"Good morning, Mister Chord, Ms. Harrison," he said upon seeing them when he entered the room. He nodded as respectfully as he could manage, trying not to let the previous day's humiliations set him off on the wrong foot.? "Hi Brandon, hi Kat," he added as he headed for where the food was laid out and waiting.? It seemed okay to address Brandon by his name now, given that apparently the man was no longer team leader.? It felt strange though.? He wasn't used to such abrupt changes in social structure and wasn't sure what it meant. ? The androgyne filled his plate with scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, slices of ham, toast, then took a second plate and loaded it up with pastries. Balancing the two plates with one arm, he used the other to fill a large glass with orange juice and then carried the whole lot to a vacant desk where he set them down and proceeded to dig in hungrily. Between the previous day's grueling training and the evening's friskier activities, Gen was famished.

As he ate, he wondered what today's training would bring. He also wondered what Kites might want to do afterwards.? He wondered if the other boy had enjoyed what they'd done as much as he had. And if he'd want to do more.? Would Kites like to try him as a girl?? Or maybe Ireland might be interested in him as a boy?? There were so many possibilities, Gen realized as he munched on some toast.? So many things to explore.

TAG:?Posting Order: Kat, Brandon, Gen, Kites, Mia, Ireland, Chord and Harrison

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After she met with Raine, Ireland didn't go straight home. In fact, she didn't go home. She simply walked. Wandering all over the city. She walked to the park and sat by the fountain and watched as the large pretty spray play and danced. She meandered through the back trails of the park to find herself sitting by the edge of the lake that ran through it. She watched as the ducks and geese swam.

?

She wandered about thirty blocks to the heart of downtown. Watching as the hustle and bustle of the busyness of Port Vega slowly die down. The witching hour came and she found herself moving through the Riverview section of town--an area that if the men in her family ever found out she had been there alone at night, each and every single one of them would kill her…and she didn’t even want to think about what Imme would do. She scored there.

?

Ireland continued to wander with no clear direction of where she was going until she found her laying in the sand down near the beach at? 4 o'clock in the morning looking up at the stars wondering about the deep night sky taking a long hit of a dooby. Yeah they were all gonna kill her…

?

She was being uncharacteristically destructive tonight…okay maybe not uncharacteristically, both Brandon and Raine had stories about her temper and what destruction it could do when she unleashed it, but she wasn’t made…she felt terrible.

?

She had been the one to hurt her brother. She saw Brandon…her was crushed and that had been her fault. Out of the three of them, Brandon had always been the most sensitive. Maybe it was that middle child thing she didn’t know. But she knew Brandon and she knew his insecurities and she was responsible for playing into one of his major hang-ups. The feeling like he wasn’t good enough.

?

She had taken his job. And the worst part about it was that she actually agreed with Chord.? Brandon wasn't the right person for the job of leader. Brandon, on paper seemed like the best choice and the most qualified one to be team lead. At 21, he was the oldest of them all. He had been the one who had been working with Chord the longest. But he was in no way competent enough to be leader, mentor or role model for this group. And it was because of his hang-up and insecurities that did it…held him back…kept him from being what Chord needed, what this group needed, what she needed.?

?

And she knew it and she felt terrible being the one to exploit that and point that out. It was never her intention…but you know what they said about intentions.

?

Ireland looked up to see the oranges and pinks and purples and blues of the sky and knew she had to get home.? She couldn’t be late…not on her first day…not before she did the unthinkable. God this was a bad idea…but it was the only idea she had. Because she didn’t want to do this.

?

Ireland had always been a private person wearing a mask to keep people out…even her family didn’t always see her real self if they didn’t look deeper. And being raised with men, they tended to not look past the surface of what she showed them. And now Chord wanted her to share with them…these people…with a bunch of strangers. Now he wanted her to engage in something that she had never engaged in. Not since…that only two people in her life knew she could do. Hell, she hadn't even told Brandon or Raine (even if Raine probably knew. He was observant like that) and now Chord wanted to baptize her by fire…

?

As she walked in, she found Chord waiting for her, sitting on the floor outside her room looking every much like a dad. She smiled inside herself.? And that was why she loved him.

?

“Hey,” he said

?

“Hey,” she said back.

?

“You OK.” he said

?

“Yeah, I'm good” she said look at her feet, pushing a red strand from her face.

?

Chord sighed. “Look, Squirt, I am wanna talk to you about what happened yesterday.”

?

“I really have to get dressed get ready. The sound of reverie is going to be playing soon and it would never do if I were late my first day on the job. And I need to take a shower and change my clothes so can we talk about this later,” she said moving placing her hand on the door to unlock her bedroom. The door opened and she stepped inside.

?

Chord face went sad but he nodded. “Later,” he said giving her a tight hug.

?

Once he let her go, Ireland rushed inside taking a deep breath. The minute she was inside her shoulders slumped. Moving into the shower, Ireland found herself with her head against the stall as water ran down over it. Typically she only like to get her hair wet on wash day…she simply had too much hair to wet any other time because it always took too long to dry but in this case she was trying really hard not to cry so she indulged.

?

When she was done, she stepped out the shower, towel dried her fluffy red mane of curls put in some moisturizer sealant to lock in the moisture and braided her hair into two French braids down the each side of her head in a style she called her Helga. The braids ended right at her breast and dripped making her shirt breast wet. She towel dried the rest of her hair hoping that the braids would stop dripping, put on the black high neck sweatshirt and the black jeans, grab the messenger bag and move to classroom B.

?

Before she walk she took a deep breath, her voice cheery like it was when she had meet everyone the day before. “Hey party people.” she said thankful that Harry’s back was too her because out of everyone in this room who would know she was out of sorts, it would be her. She took the last remaining seat at the oval conference table between Gen and Mia.

?

Once she was seated, Chord cleared his throat. “So, A lot happened yesterday. There were some good things and there were some not so good things. I wanted to take this moment before we start our day to give you all an opportunity to express how you felt about yesterday. Contrary to what any of you may think, there is a method to Harrison and my madness. And we do care about you and your personal safety and well-being and mental health. You are not here to be our perfect little soldiers. You are here to be a part of a meaningful team which I hope will grow into family. So we do want to know exactly what's on your mind and how you felt about yesterday and what you went through and how everything ended up and how you felt about it. And while we ask that you do please speak freely. I'm also asking you to please be respectful and be prepared for any rebuttal that you may get. Be opened minded and try to see it from a point of view other than your own. Now with that being said, who would like to go first.”?

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Having gone to bed earlier then she was used to, Mia had awoken around 5 am.? She dressed herself in some work out clothes and remembering where the gym was from the tour Mr. Chord had given her a few weeks ago, went and had an hour work out. She worked all areas of her body and ended with a few laps in the pool.

?

When she headed out of her shower at 6:30 she found the clothing on the bed.? She grumbled just a little bit about the color.? All black.? She sighed and accepted it for now.? Her red hair she tied up with a red hair tie.? At least that was her signature color.? She was hungry and grabbed a small snack from her fridge and was reading a book when the announcement went off at 7.

?

She wondered if that meant they had an hour to get to Classroom B or that they would have an hour to ready themselves, plus eat.? Either way she was up and hungry so she finished the paragraph and closed the book.? Took hold of the messenger bag and made her way to the classroom.? Everyone was already there.? Hm, she thought, they must have all had busy nights as they all looked pretty tired compared to her.? Serves them right she thought if they can’t keep it in their pants.

?

She got a plate of food and decided to sit at the end of the table just a seat down from Brandon.? “Good morning, everyone.”? She said cheerfully.

(Ireland)

?

After she met with Raine, Ireland didn't go straight home. In fact, she didn't go home. She simply walked. Wandering all over the city. She walked to the park and sat by the fountain and watched as the large pretty spray play and danced. She meandered through the back trails of the park to find herself sitting by the edge of the lake that ran through it. She watched as the ducks and geese swam.

?

She wandered about thirty blocks to the heart of downtown. Watching as the hustle and bustle of the busyness of Port Vega slowly die down. The witching hour came and she found herself moving through the Riverview section of town--an area that if the men in her family ever found out she had been there alone at night, each and every single one of them would kill her…and she didn’t even want to think about what Imme would do. She scored there.

?

Ireland continued to wander with no clear direction of where she was going until she found her laying in the sand down near the beach at? 4 o'clock in the morning looking up at the stars wondering about the deep night sky taking a long hit of a dooby. Yeah they were all gonna kill her…

?

She was being uncharacteristically destructive tonight…okay maybe not uncharacteristically, both Brandon and Raine had stories about her temper and what destruction it could do when she unleashed it, but she wasn’t made…she felt terrible.

?

She had been the one to hurt her brother. She saw Brandon…her was crushed and that had been her fault. Out of the three of them, Brandon had always been the most sensitive. Maybe it was that middle child thing she didn’t know. But she knew Brandon and she knew his insecurities and she was responsible for playing into one of his major hang-ups. The feeling like he wasn’t good enough.

?

She had taken his job. And the worst part about it was that she actually agreed with Chord.? Brandon wasn't the right person for the job of leader. Brandon, on paper seemed like the best choice and the most qualified one to be team lead. At 21, he was the oldest of them all. He had been the one who had been working with Chord the longest. But he was in no way competent enough to be leader, mentor or role model for this group. And it was because of his hang-up and insecurities that did it…held him back…kept him from being what Chord needed, what this group needed, what she needed.?

?

And she knew it and she felt terrible being the one to exploit that and point that out. It was never her intention…but you know what they said about intentions.

?

Ireland looked up to see the oranges and pinks and purples and blues of the sky and knew she had to get home.? She couldn’t be late…not on her first day…not before she did the unthinkable. God this was a bad idea…but it was the only idea she had. Because she didn’t want to do this.

?

Ireland had always been a private person wearing a mask to keep people out…even her family didn’t always see her real self if they didn’t look deeper. And being raised with men, they tended to not look past the surface of what she showed them. And now Chord wanted her to share with them…these people…with a bunch of strangers. Now he wanted her to engage in something that she had never engaged in. Not since…that only two people in her life knew she could do. Hell, she hadn't even told Brandon or Raine (even if Raine probably knew. He was observant like that) and now Chord wanted to baptize her by fire…

?

As she walked in, she found Chord waiting for her, sitting on the floor outside her room looking every much like a dad. She smiled inside herself.? And that was why she loved him.

?

“Hey,” he said

?

“Hey,” she said back.

?

“You OK.” he said

?

“Yeah, I'm good” she said look at her feet, pushing a red strand from her face.

?

Chord sighed. “Look, Squirt, I am wanna talk to you about what happened yesterday.”

?

“I really have to get dressed get ready. The sound of reverie is going to be playing soon and it would never do if I were late my first day on the job. And I need to take a shower and change my clothes so can we talk about this later,” she said moving placing her hand on the door to unlock her bedroom. The door opened and she stepped inside.

?

Chord face went sad but he nodded. “Later,” he said giving her a tight hug.

?

Once he let her go, Ireland rushed inside taking a deep breath. The minute she was inside her shoulders slumped. Moving into the shower, Ireland found herself with her head against the stall as water ran down over it. Typically she only like to get her hair wet on wash day…she simply had too much hair to wet any other time because it always took too long to dry but in this case she was trying really hard not to cry so she indulged.

?

When she was done, she stepped out the shower, towel dried her fluffy red mane of curls put in some moisturizer sealant to lock in the moisture and braided her hair into two French braids down the each side of her head in a style she called her Helga. The braids ended right at her breast and dripped making her shirt breast wet. She towel dried the rest of her hair hoping that the braids would stop dripping, put on the black high neck sweatshirt and the black jeans, grab the messenger bag and move to classroom B.

?

Before she walk she took a deep breath, her voice cheery like it was when she had meet everyone the day before. “Hey party people.” she said thankful that Harry’s back was too her because out of everyone in this room who would know she was out of sorts, it would be her. She took the last remaining seat at the oval conference table between Gen and Mia.

?

Once she was seated, Chord cleared his throat. “So, A lot happened yesterday. There were some good things and there were some not so good things. I wanted to take this moment before we start our day to give you all an opportunity to express how you felt about yesterday. Contrary to what any of you may think, there is a method to Harrison and my madness. And we do care about you and your personal safety and well-being and mental health. You are not here to be our perfect little soldiers. You are here to be a part of a meaningful team which I hope will grow into family. So we do want to know exactly what's on your mind and how you felt about yesterday and what you went through and how everything ended up and how you felt about it. And while we ask that you do please speak freely. I'm also asking you to please be respectful and be prepared for any rebuttal that you may get. Be opened minded and try to see it from a point of view other than your own. Now with that being said, who would like to go first.”?

?

(Brandon)

Brandon didn’t want to say anything but he realized nothing was going to go on until someone said something.

“I am open to following orders and understand my behavior was unbecoming of a leader and I apologize to one and all.” ?He said before sitting down.? He couldn’t be angry about losing his job…it was his fault. He couldn’t be mad at Ireland for taking it.? She was deserving.? He was just not fit to lead.? He got that so he would go back to being the good soldier and following orders.? Maybe he would be better next time, he could deal with being a team player.

He would just be quiet for now.

He did look at Ireland, she didn’t seem too worse for wear.? If anything she looked tired.? Was she up all night?? He sighed and moved to sneak his phone out of his pocket. ?<<I am truly very sorry.? I didn’t mean to put you in this position…I am not mad at you…I am mad at myself.? And I am sorry for not being…stronger when you needed me to be.? I love you!>>

He realized he sucked as a big brother, had he been more focused on getting through the scenario instead of focusing on how fair it wasn’t or how tired he was or how his own mind kept him from truly excelling in the scenarios.? He kept seeing Raine as hold him back and he wasn’t even here any more sure his brother was an asshat, but he definitely didn’t kill him, but he truly remained in that shadow of inferiority of his.? Raine had taken his mind helping to make him insecure…sure but it was still apparently his choice to remain there. ?

Yeah, Ireland was just a better leader in that regard…she was more like Harrison in that vein just black and white so she could make the tough calls when he was a bit more emotional in his responses.? He was sitting there he was sitting up straight but in truth, there was a part of him that was…mentally defeated by the demotion.? Something even he wasn’t really willing to admit too just yet.

?

(Kat)

?Kat had felt her text go off before she had entered the room. She read it and it had made her smile. She had not had time to respond. So when Brandon came in she gave him a quick wink. She watched him sit and then pray. *Interesting.* she thought.?

? ?Gen came in next. The?androgynous collected his plate and then went and sat after he said hi to the bosses and both her and Brandon. Kat grinned, "Hello Gen." She could tell that he was in a better mood.?

? ?Kite made his way in and Kat could smell his pheromones instantly when he came and gave her a brotherly hug. "I will tell ya later little brother." She smiled. He was smitten. That was plain to see as he dropped the bag next to Gen, then went and grabbed some food.

? ?Mia seemed to almost waltz in. Kat watched as she made her way to the food, grabbed a plate and then sat down. She was very graceful. "Good morning to you as well Mia." Kat replied. Her tone was welcoming.

? Ireland was the last to arrive. Though her tone was cheery, Kat caught her scent and knew that she was not as cheery as she was letting on. When she said hey, Kat grinned, "Evening."?

? ?It was then that Chord spoke up. She listened as he laid out what they wanted as a whole. Despite what had happened yesterday he wanted to know what they were thinking. Kat had not thought that they would want yo know. She had had her own thoughts yesterday. Since then she had had time to think about it all. She had been about to start the conversation but Brandon stood up.?

? ?She looked to Brandon as he spoke about following orders, not being a good leader and apologizing for his behavior. He then sat down. Kat could smell his worry when he looked to Ireland. She would talk with him later.?

? ?Not seeing anyone standing right away she stood. She looked to Brandon and smiled. "I except your apology. Though I personally do not think you did to bad of a job. Seeing how none of us really knew each others powers that well before the tests. And none of us have ever worked together before yesterday either." She turned to look at Chord and Harrison. "I do understand what you were trying to do yesterday. Though I truly think that the last part of the testing yesterday was a bit overkill." She then sat down.

(Gen)

Gen busied himself with digging into his plates of food as the others drifted into the room. He winked at Kites when the winged youth chose the seat to Gen's left, but otherwise kept his display of affection to what he'd read would be considered a discreet minimum. And he smiled and said a cheerful "Good morning" to Ireland when she sat in the seat to his right. Glancing around the table, the androgyne made a quick study of the others. He knew he wasn't good yet at reading faces and body language but he could only learn by trying. Kat seemed upbeat, much like her usual self. Brandon seemed to be subdued. Mia gave the impression of being cheerful and yet disapproving, both at the same time.

Chord then gave a little talk, saying he wanted to know how they all felt about yesterday. Brandon proceeded to go first, so Gen just listened as the man stood, said his behavior had been unbecoming of a leader, and then sat down again. Gen wasn't sure what to make of that, except for the thought that it apparently took very little to shake Brandon's confidence.

Kat stood up next, said her brief piece, trying to make Brandon feel better and let Chord know what she thought of the test in fairly mild terms, then sat down again. Gen immediately wanted to chime in and stood up.

"Yesterday sucked, Mister Chord," the androgyne said. He nodded to Kat as he added "And 'overkill' is definitely the right word for it."? Looking back to Chord and Harrison, he went on. "I don't know much about a lot of things, but I do know something about training. I went through several different kinds at the lab. And I know that 'training' does _not_ mean putting someone in a Mars lander with no manual and telling them they've got five minutes before impact with the planet's surface. Which is kind of what you did to us yesterday. So it shouldn't be any surprise that we crashed and burned." ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??

Gen paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, then went on. "I _want_ to be here. I want to be a part of this group. And I'll do whatever it takes for that to happen. But you need to do better too, sir. Anyway, that's _this_ lab rat's opinion, for what it's worth." The androgyne sat down again and listened to see what Kites and Mia might have to add. ?

Tag: Brandon, Kat, Gen, Kites, Mia, Ireland, Chord and Harrison

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(Gen)

Gen busied himself with digging into his plates of food as the others drifted into the room. He winked at Kites when the winged youth chose the seat to Gen's left, but otherwise kept his display of affection to what he'd read would be considered a discreet minimum. And he smiled and said a cheerful "Good morning" to Ireland when she sat in the seat to his right. Glancing around the table, the androgyne made a quick study of the others. He knew he wasn't good yet at reading faces and body language but he could only learn by trying. Kat seemed upbeat, much like her usual self. Brandon seemed to be subdued. Mia gave the impression of being cheerful and yet disapproving, both at the same time.

?

Chord then gave a little talk, saying he wanted to know how they all felt about yesterday. Brandon proceeded to go first, so Gen just listened as the man stood, said his behavior had been unbecoming of a leader, and then sat down again. Gen wasn't sure what to make of that, except for the thought that it apparently took very little to shake Brandon's confidence.

?

Kat stood up next, said her brief piece, trying to make Brandon feel better and let Chord know what she thought of the test in fairly mild terms, then sat down again. Gen immediately wanted to chime in and stood up.

?

"Yesterday sucked, Mister Chord," the androgyne said. He nodded to Kat as he added "And 'overkill' is definitely the right word for it."? Looking back to Chord and Harrison, he went on. "I don't know much about a lot of things, but I do know something about training. I went through several different kinds at the lab. And I know that 'training' does _not_ mean putting someone in a Mars lander with no manual and telling them they've got five minutes before impact with the planet's surface. Which is kind of what you did to us yesterday. So it shouldn't be any surprise that we crashed and burned."

?

Gen paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, then went on. "I _want_ to be here. I want to be a part of this group. And I'll do whatever it takes for that to happen. But you need to do better too, sir. Anyway, that's _this_ lab rat's opinion, for what it's worth." The androgyne sat down again and listened to see what Kites and Mia might have to add.

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(Kites)

Kites was none too happy to have reached his turn to speak.? As inviting as Chord tried to make it to get them to talk about yesterday, he was still butthurt about the way they all got scolded.? A very sick feeling welled in his stomach, like bile that was stuck in his throat, but he swallowed his bitterness down and stood up, causing the chair to scrape against the floor as he straightened out.? Bringing a fist to his face, he coughed to clear his pipes and then looked up, letting his hand drop back down to his side.? He hoped that he was able to fake enough confidence to not look like a coward.? In truth, he was quite nervous and a bit shaky.? It felt as if the whole world's attention was on him.

?

"I...agree with everyone's comments.? The bar was set impossibly high and to expect us to know what it is and act as if we have years of experience, is too much to ask of people who at this point have never met before nor were familiar with each other," he said, trying to keep the jitters out of his voice.? The last part was a bit of a lie.? As of last night, he and Gen had gotten wicked familiar with each other, something he had hoped that'd do more and more in the future.? But that was neither here nor there.? He stealthily nudged Gen's foot, his mouth threatening to curl into a smile but he held back with all his might.? "That being said, I too want to be here.? We all signed up for this and I'm pretty sure that none of us want to give up just because yesterday was a bust.? I hope that you won't give up on us either...*cough* That's all I want to say for now."? With that, he sat back down and dug into his food.? He wanted to reach for Gen under the table, to grab hold of his hand, but he refrained.? Better keep his own affectations to a minimum as he was sure that their slightest movements would be noticed by Chord's watchful eyes.

?

(Mia)

Mia had listened to Brandon’s apology then the other’s input of yesterday not being fair and what not.? She understood what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? It seemed like it was her turn and she stood.??“Well, Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison, I understood for the most part what you were trying to do yesterday.? We,” she gestured around the table, “did not seem to understand as a whole what was going on.? The first part with working through the different obstacles, that was understood and everyone worked as they were supposed to.? Individually at first, then as a team.? The second part with the robots just seemed a bit, too much at that time.? Granted, Brandon tried to tell us what to do and informed us of what he knew about the bots.? But then everyone tried to take things into their own hands more or less.? I did follow what Kat suggested, but until I became covered in wet mud, I didn’t realize the bots could read heat signatures.??As soon as I realized it was a losing battle and the one couldn’t find me, I decided the best course of action was to retreat.? Then Gen decided to send off some kind of screeching that was not conducive and more or less almost deafened us all.??All in all, yes, I understand that you all,” she looked at the team around the table, “felt it was overkill and too much.? So, did I, however, the team efforts that we had put in on the obstacle course was suddenly gone and everyone seemed to panic.? And that is what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? They wanted to see what we would do in a sudden attack.? And well, we failed miserably.”?? With that she sat back down.

?

(Ireland, Chord, Harrison)

?

When Mia was done speaking she wanted to clap and shout yes! Finally someone who got it. But even though that was her character, even though that’s how she felt saying that would have been totally out of line. So she remained quiet.?

?

She also didn’t take her turn to speak “I was not in the room during the exercise so I don’t think it would add to the conversation for me to speak my thoughts on yesterday” she said softly.

?

Which was true. She didn’t think anyone wanted to hear how she thought they were all sexed crazed teenagers who were squandering an mass opportunity.

?

She wondered if Kat and Kites realized just how telling their behavior and innuendos were as they sat. It was a small conference room and they were all sitting at the same table. You would have to deaf and blind not see what was going on with them.

?

Even Brandon. Did he really just send her a text while sitting there. Really dude? She was a bit surprised when she saw him looking down at something under the table and realized it was his phone when her phone vibrated against her back side.

?

God...this guy.

?

?

It made her wonder just how old everyone was. They all seemed so young and a bit immature...everyone but Mia. She actually seemed to be the most mature out of all of them...even her..even more so than Brandon and he was older than all of them and had been with Chord the longest.

?

When everyone was finish speaking Chord’s deep thoughtful brown eyes meet Harrison’s across the table. Although the look the two shared was unreadable, it would be obvious in the room that the two shared a moment.?

?

After a beat, he nodded his head. And steepled his hands. “I just want you all to know that I appreciate what all of you have said here today.??Really I do. We asked you to speak up because we wanted to hear your thoughts on the matter. Find out where all of your heads are. Thank you all for sharing so freely.?

?

“Mia is right.??In everything she said. I explained that very same sentiment after Gen’s expressed her feelings yesterday. Thank you Mia, for not just hearing me but for taking the time to understand me through whatever hurt feelings my unfiltered honesty may have caused.”?He nodded a soft smile to Mia.?

?

“With that being said, After yesterday and last night and today, Harrison and I have come to a decision.” He paused?

?

“We have decided to disband this program effective immediately.??We realize that what we want for this program, what we want to accomplish is not properly lining up with the thoughts, ideas, goals, values and interest in the way we would like.?Knowing this, having a full understanding of the current and potential conflict this clash would cause if we continued would not be conducive to the necessary team growth needed to form strong long lasting bonds of trust, camaraderie and confidence between you and I and Ms Harrison and that would just be unfair and cruel to all of you. Contrary to what some of you may think. Cruel is never what I aspire to be... with anyone.

?

“Thank you all for the time that you have given. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. My door is always open if you should need anything.?

?

Please stay and have your fill of breakfast. Whatever is left you are welcome to take with you. The clothing that has been provided for you for this week is yours to keep if you want it. so is the food in the mini bars. A car will be provided to you within the hour to take you anywhere in the city you would like to go.?

?

Godspeed and Good Luck with you for you future endeavors. “

?

And with that he stood and moved towards where Harrison was sitting. She was about to speak, but Chord shook his head. And with that Harrison sighed softly and also stood.

?

Harrison nodded to the occupants of the table and moved to fall into step beside Chord. As she moved past Mia, she handed the young woman an envelope. Chord opened the door held it open so that she could pass through and then the two left.

?

Ireland looked up at Brandon. She was stunned but not at all surprised by what just happened.

?

wow. Wow. The three of you are just something else. And Brandon I am so disappointed in you.”

?

She said she was going to keep her thoughts to herself. Damn but she failed miserably with that one.

?

?

?

Brandon looked at his sister and she seemed to want to go all in.? “Thank you!”? Was all he said as he stood up and left the room.? He made his way to his room.? Seemed his actions had really created more of a problem than anything.? He was not a natural born leader, he had try to put forth more effort.? He didn’t trust himself to lead beyond his head or his inner turmoil or his penis.? Since his father, his sister and Harrison seemed to believe that is where he was leading from.?

He wasn’t but that was neither here nor there, he had caused the rest of the group to lose what could have been a golden opportunity for all of them and he had single handedly messed it up and Ireland was even more disappointed in him.? Which was fine.? He lived in that place recently what was one more person being disappointed with him.? Right now he just felt the need to get away.

Of all of them only Mia got the fact or stated that they had all failed to see the bigger picture.? All he could do was apologize for his part.

He went to see his father, the best or the most he could do was give the rest of the group a chance.? Ireland deserved to be here and she made it pretty clear she was a better leader than him.? He would leave the team if it would give the others a chance to be better without him.

Kat sat for a moment, not sure she heard what she heard. She understood what Chord and them were trying to do. The big picture as Mia had said but in her mind he took it a little to far. There were better ways to get tbe point across than the way Chord had tried. Still to just give up was not something she had thought he would have done.

?So when Chord and Harrison walked out, Kat honestly couldn't believe it. She looked to Brandon, who just stood up and left. This made her even more confused. Not sure what to do she looked to the others. "I'm heading up to my room. I'm going to collect my stuff and head back to my old place. There is room if you all want to crash for a while."?

? ?Kat stood and headed for the door. As she did she stopped and turned around. "I don't want to leave. This is the first time in my life that I have been around someone like me. I don't want to lose my friends."?

Tag: Kat, Gen, Kites, Mia, Ireland, Chord and Harrison, Brandon

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(Kites)

Kites was none too happy to have reached his turn to speak.? As inviting as Chord tried to make it to get them to talk about yesterday, he was still butthurt about the way they all got scolded.? A very sick feeling welled in his stomach, like bile that was stuck in his throat, but he swallowed his bitterness down and stood up, causing the chair to scrape against the floor as he straightened out.? Bringing a fist to his face, he coughed to clear his pipes and then looked up, letting his hand drop back down to his side.? He hoped that he was able to fake enough confidence to not look like a coward.? In truth, he was quite nervous and a bit shaky.? It felt as if the whole world's attention was on him.

"I...agree with everyone's comments.? The bar was set impossibly high and to expect us to know what it is and act as if we have years of experience, is too much to ask of people who at this point have never met before nor were familiar with each other," he said, trying to keep the jitters out of his voice.? The last part was a bit of a lie.? As of last night, he and Gen had gotten wicked familiar with each other, something he had hoped that'd do more and more in the future.? But that was neither here nor there.? He stealthily nudged Gen's foot, his mouth threatening to curl into a smile but he held back with all his might.? "That being said, I too want to be here.? We all signed up for this and I'm pretty sure that none of us want to give up just because yesterday was a bust.? I hope that you won't give up on us either...*cough* That's all I want to say for now."? With that, he sat back down and dug into his food.? He wanted to reach for Gen under the table, to grab hold of his hand, but he refrained.? Better keep his own affectations to a minimum as he was sure that their slightest movements would be noticed by Chord's watchful eyes.

(Mia)

Mia had listened to Brandon’s apology then the other’s input of yesterday not being fair and what not.? She understood what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? It seemed like it was her turn and she stood.??“Well, Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison, I understood for the most part what you were trying to do yesterday.? We,” she gestured around the table, “did not seem to understand as a whole what was going on.? The first part with working through the different obstacles, that was understood and everyone worked as they were supposed to.? Individually at first, then as a team.? The second part with the robots just seemed a bit, too much at that time.? Granted, Brandon tried to tell us what to do and informed us of what he knew about the bots.? But then everyone tried to take things into their own hands more or less.? I did follow what Kat suggested, but until I became covered in wet mud, I didn’t realize the bots could read heat signatures.??As soon as I realized it was a losing battle and the one couldn’t find me, I decided the best course of action was to retreat.? Then Gen decided to send off some kind of screeching that was not conducive and more or less almost deafened us all.??All in all, yes, I understand that you all,” she looked at the team around the table, “felt it was overkill and too much.? So, did I, however, the team efforts that we had put in on the obstacle course was suddenly gone and everyone seemed to panic.? And that is what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? They wanted to see what we would do in a sudden attack.? And well, we failed miserably.”?? With that she sat back down.

(Ireland, Chord, Harrison)

?When Mia was done speaking she wanted to clap and shout yes! Finally someone who got it. But even though that was her character, even though that’s how she felt saying that would have been totally out of line. So she remained quiet.?

?She also didn’t take her turn to speak “I was not in the room during the exercise so I don’t think it would add to the conversation for me to speak my thoughts on yesterday” she said softly.

?Which was true. She didn’t think anyone wanted to hear how she thought they were all sexed crazed teenagers who were squandering a mass opportunity.

?She wondered if Kat and Kites realized just how telling their behavior and innuendos were as they sat. It was a small conference room and they were all sitting at the same table. You would have to deaf and blind not see what was going on with them.

?Even Brandon. Did he really just send her a text while sitting there. Really dude? She was a bit surprised when she saw him looking down at something under the table and realized it was his phone when her phone vibrated against her back side.

God...this guy.

It made her wonder just how old everyone was. They all seemed so young and a bit immature...everyone but Mia. She actually seemed to be the most mature out of all of them...even her.. even more so than Brandon and he was older than all of them and had been with Chord the longest.

When everyone was finish speaking Chord’s deep thoughtful brown eyes meet Harrison’s across the table. Although the look the two shared was unreadable, it would be obvious in the room that the two shared a moment.?

After a beat, he nodded his head. And steepled his hands. “I just want you all to know that I appreciate what all of you have said here today.??Really I do. We asked you to speak up because we wanted to hear your thoughts on the matter. Find out where all of your heads are. Thank you all for sharing so freely. ?

“Mia is right.??In everything she said. I explained that very same sentiment after Gen’s expressed her feelings yesterday. Thank you Mia, for not just hearing me but for taking the time to understand me through whatever hurt feelings my unfiltered honesty may have caused.”?He nodded a soft smile to Mia.?

“With that being said, After yesterday and last night and today, Harrison and I have come to a decision.” He paused?

“We have decided to disband this program effective immediately.??We realize that what we want for this program, what we want to accomplish is not properly lining up with the thoughts, ideas, goals, values and interest in the way we would like.?Knowing this, having a full understanding of the current and potential conflict this clash would cause if we continued would not be conducive to the necessary team growth needed to form strong long lasting bonds of trust, camaraderie and confidence between you and I and Ms Harrison and that would just be unfair and cruel to all of you. Contrary to what some of you may think. Cruel is never what I aspire to be... with anyone.

?“Thank you all for the time that you have given. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. My door is always open if you should need anything.?

Please stay and have your fill of breakfast. Whatever is left you are welcome to take with you. The clothing that has been provided for you for this week is yours to keep if you want it. so is the food in the mini bars. A car will be provided to you within the hour to take you anywhere in the city you would like to go.?

Godspeed and Good Luck with you for you future endeavors. “

And with that he stood and moved towards where Harrison was sitting. She was about to speak, but Chord shook his head. And with that Harrison sighed softly and also stood.

Harrison nodded to the occupants of the table and moved to fall into step beside Chord. As she moved past Mia, she handed the young woman an envelope. Chord opened the door held it open so that she could pass through and then the two left.

Ireland looked up at Brandon. She was stunned but not at all surprised by what just happened.

"Wow. Wow. The three of you are just something else. And Brandon I am so disappointed in you.”

She said she was going to keep her thoughts to herself. Damn but she failed miserably with that one.

(Brandon)?

Brandon looked at his sister and she seemed to want to go all in.? “Thank you!”? Was all he said as he stood up and left the room.? He made his way to his room.? Seemed his actions had really created more of a problem than anything.? He was not a natural born leader, he had try to put forth more effort.? He didn’t trust himself to lead beyond his head or his inner turmoil or his penis.? Since his father, his sister and Harrison seemed to believe that is where he was leading from.?

He wasn’t but that was neither here nor there, he had caused the rest of the group to lose what could have been a golden opportunity for all of them and he had single handedly messed it up and Ireland was even more disappointed in him.? Which was fine.? He lived in that place recently what was one more person being disappointed with him.? Right now he just felt the need to get away.

Of all of them only Mia got the fact or stated that they had all failed to see the bigger picture.? All he could do was apologize for his part.

He went to see his father, the best or the most he could do was give the rest of the group a chance.? Ireland deserved to be here and she made it pretty clear she was a better leader than him.? He would leave the team if it would give the others a chance to be better without him.

(Kat)

Kat sat for a moment, not sure she heard what she heard. She understood what Chord and them were trying to do. The big picture as Mia had said but in her mind he took it a little to far. There were better ways to get tbe point across than the way Chord had tried. Still to just give up was not something she had thought he would have done.

?So when Chord and Harrison walked out, Kat honestly couldn't believe it. She looked to Brandon, who just stood up and left. This made her even more confused. Not sure what to do she looked to the others. "I'm heading up to my room. I'm going to collect my stuff and head back to my old place. There is room if you all want to crash for a while."?

? ?Kat stood and headed for the door. As she did she stopped and turned around. "I don't want to leave. This is the first time in my life that I have been around someone like me. I don't want to lose my friends."?

(Gen)

Gen nodded to what Kites said, happy to hear that the winged youth's sentiments mirrored his own. He wanted to give Kites a supportive kiss or hug when he sat back down, but contented himself with a smile and a playful shoulder nudge, not wanting to risk even more disapproval from Chord or anyone else.

He then listened to Mia say her piece, then glowered at the water controller as she sat down.? "I said I was sorry," he muttered, digging back into his food and stuffing his face angrily. "We can't _all_ be perfect."

The androgyne wasn't prepared though for what came next, nearly choking on his food when Chord announced that he was disbanding the project and that they were on their own as of this morning. Then Ireland seeming to echo him in blaming everyone but Mia for this.? And then Harrison handing an envelope to Mia as she and Chord left the room.

Gen felt sorry for Brandon as the man gave Ireland an injured look and a quiet "thank you" and then headed for the doors.? "It wasn't your fault!" he called out as the dejected man left the room, adding "Not all of it anyway" quietly to himself.

"Me too," Gen said when Kat announced her intentions. Impulsively, the androgyne got up and went to the cat girl and hugged her tightly.? "I don't want to lose you either," he said holding her close, his voice choking a bit with emotion.? "Not any of you," he went on, glancing back at Kites with longing. His expression glowered a bit when he added "Not even you two" looking at Mia and Ireland.

"The same goes for me too," he said finally, reluctantly releasing Kat and stepping back.? "I'm going back to my old place, and if anyone needs a place to stay, it's got plenty of room." He chewed his lip a bit, looking a little embarrassed.? "It doesn't have electricity or running water.? And you have to fly or swim or have a boat to get there. But it does have a great view of the harbor and the city skyline," he added, grinning weakly.? "Anyway, you're all welcome."

The androgyne hesitated, then walked up to Kites and hugged him impulsively.? "Come with me," he said softly, looking up into the taller youth's eyes.? "I'll take care of you. It won't be as fancy or comfortable as this place, but at least we won't have to worry about pleasing anyone else."

Tag: Kat, Gen, Kites, Mia, Ireland, Chord and Harrison, Brandon

Mia had listened to Brandon’s apology then the other’s input of yesterday not being fair and what not.? She understood what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? It seemed like it was her turn and she stood.??“Well, Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison, I understood for the most part what you were trying to do yesterday.? We,” she gestured around the table, “did not seem to understand as a whole what was going on.? The first part with working through the different obstacles, that was understood and everyone worked as they were supposed to.? Individually at first, then as a team.? The second part with the robots just seemed a bit, too much at that time.? Granted, Brandon tried to tell us what to do and informed us of what he knew about the bots.? But then everyone tried to take things into their own hands more or less.? I did follow what Kat suggested, but until I became covered in wet mud, I didn’t realize the bots could read heat signatures.??As soon as I realized it was a losing battle and the one couldn’t find me, I decided the best course of action was to retreat.? Then Gen decided to send off some kind of screeching that was not conducive and more or less almost deafened us all.??All in all, yes, I understand that you all,” she looked at the team around the table, “felt it was overkill and too much.? So, did I, however, the team efforts that we had put in on the obstacle course was suddenly gone and everyone seemed to panic.? And that is what Mr. Chord and Ms. Harrison were doing.? They wanted to see what we would do in a sudden attack.? And well, we failed miserably.”?? With that she sat back down.

(Ireland, Chord, Harrison)

?When Mia was done speaking she wanted to clap and shout yes! Finally someone who got it. But even though that was her character, even though that’s how she felt saying that would have been totally out of line. So she remained quiet.?

?She also didn’t take her turn to speak “I was not in the room during the exercise so I don’t think it would add to the conversation for me to speak my thoughts on yesterday” she said softly.

?Which was true. She didn’t think anyone wanted to hear how she thought they were all sexed crazed teenagers who were squandering a mass opportunity.

?She wondered if Kat and Kites realized just how telling their behavior and innuendos were as they sat. It was a small conference room and they were all sitting at the same table. You would have to deaf and blind not see what was going on with them.

?Even Brandon. Did he really just send her a text while sitting there. Really dude? She was a bit surprised when she saw him looking down at something under the table and realized it was his phone when her phone vibrated against her back side.

God...this guy.

It made her wonder just how old everyone was. They all seemed so young and a bit immature...everyone but Mia. She actually seemed to be the most mature out of all of them...even her.. even more so than Brandon and he was older than all of them and had been with Chord the longest.

When everyone was finish speaking Chord’s deep thoughtful brown eyes meet Harrison’s across the table. Although the look the two shared was unreadable, it would be obvious in the room that the two shared a moment.?

After a beat, he nodded his head. And steepled his hands. “I just want you all to know that I appreciate what all of you have said here today.??Really I do. We asked you to speak up because we wanted to hear your thoughts on the matter. Find out where all of your heads are. Thank you all for sharing so freely. ?

“Mia is right.??In everything she said. I explained that very same sentiment after Gen’s expressed her feelings yesterday. Thank you Mia, for not just hearing me but for taking the time to understand me through whatever hurt feelings my unfiltered honesty may have caused.”?He nodded a soft smile to Mia.?

“With that being said, After yesterday and last night and today, Harrison and I have come to a decision.” He paused?

“We have decided to disband this program effective immediately.??We realize that what we want for this program, what we want to accomplish is not properly lining up with the thoughts, ideas, goals, values and interest in the way we would like.?Knowing this, having a full understanding of the current and potential conflict this clash would cause if we continued would not be conducive to the necessary team growth needed to form strong long lasting bonds of trust, camaraderie and confidence between you and I and Ms Harrison and that would just be unfair and cruel to all of you. Contrary to what some of you may think. Cruel is never what I aspire to be... with anyone.

?“Thank you all for the time that you have given. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. My door is always open if you should need anything.?

Please stay and have your fill of breakfast. Whatever is left you are welcome to take with you. The clothing that has been provided for you for this week is yours to keep if you want it. so is the food in the mini bars. A car will be provided to you within the hour to take you anywhere in the city you would like to go.?

Godspeed and Good Luck with you for you future endeavors. “

And with that he stood and moved towards where Harrison was sitting. She was about to speak, but Chord shook his head. And with that Harrison sighed softly and also stood.

Harrison nodded to the occupants of the table and moved to fall into step beside Chord. As she moved past Mia, she handed the young woman an envelope. Chord opened the door held it open so that she could pass through and then the two left.

Ireland looked up at Brandon. She was stunned but not at all surprised by what just happened.

"Wow. Wow. The three of you are just something else. And Brandon I am so disappointed in you.”

She said she was going to keep her thoughts to herself. Damn but she failed miserably with that one.

(Brandon)?

Brandon looked at his sister and she seemed to want to go all in.? “Thank you!”? Was all he said as he stood up and left the room.? He made his way to his room.? Seemed his actions had really created more of a problem than anything.? He was not a natural born leader, he had try to put forth more effort.? He didn’t trust himself to lead beyond his head or his inner turmoil or his penis.? Since his father, his sister and Harrison seemed to believe that is where he was leading from.?

He wasn’t but that was neither here nor there, he had caused the rest of the group to lose what could have been a golden opportunity for all of them and he had single handedly messed it up and Ireland was even more disappointed in him.? Which was fine.? He lived in that place recently what was one more person being disappointed with him.? Right now he just felt the need to get away.

Of all of them only Mia got the fact or stated that they had all failed to see the bigger picture.? All he could do was apologize for his part.

He went to see his father, the best or the most he could do was give the rest of the group a chance.? Ireland deserved to be here and she made it pretty clear she was a better leader than him.? He would leave the team if it would give the others a chance to be better without him.

(Kat)

Kat sat for a moment, not sure she heard what she heard. She understood what Chord and them were trying to do. The big picture as Mia had said but in her mind he took it a little to far. There were better ways to get tbe point across than the way Chord had tried. Still to just give up was not something she had thought he would have done.

?So when Chord and Harrison walked out, Kat honestly couldn't believe it. She looked to Brandon, who just stood up and left. This made her even more confused. Not sure what to do she looked to the others. "I'm heading up to my room. I'm going to collect my stuff and head back to my old place. There is room if you all want to crash for a while."?

? ?Kat stood and headed for the door. As she did she stopped and turned around. "I don't want to leave. This is the first time in my life that I have been around someone like me. I don't want to lose my friends."?

(Gen)

Gen nodded to what Kites said, happy to hear that the winged youth's sentiments mirrored his own. He wanted to give Kites a supportive kiss or hug when he sat back down, but contented himself with a smile and a playful shoulder nudge, not wanting to risk even more disapproval from Chord or anyone else.

He then listened to Mia say her piece, then glowered at the water controller as she sat down.? "I said I was sorry," he muttered, digging back into his food and stuffing his face angrily. "We can't _all_ be perfect."

The androgyne wasn't prepared though for what came next, nearly choking on his food when Chord announced that he was disbanding the project and that they were on their own as of this morning. Then Ireland seeming to echo him in blaming everyone but Mia for this.? And then Harrison handing an envelope to Mia as she and Chord left the room.

Gen felt sorry for Brandon as the man gave Ireland an injured look and a quiet "thank you" and then headed for the doors.? "It wasn't your fault!" he called out as the dejected man left the room, adding "Not all of it anyway" quietly to himself.

"Me too," Gen said when Kat announced her intentions. Impulsively, the androgyne got up and went to the cat girl and hugged her tightly.? "I don't want to lose you either," he said holding her close, his voice choking a bit with emotion.? "Not any of you," he went on, glancing back at Kites with longing. His expression glowered a bit when he added "Not even you two" looking at Mia and Ireland.

"The same goes for me too," he said finally, reluctantly releasing Kat and stepping back.? "I'm going back to my old place, and if anyone needs a place to stay, it's got plenty of room." He chewed his lip a bit, looking a little embarrassed.? "It doesn't have electricity or running water.? And you have to fly or swim or have a boat to get there. But it does have a great view of the harbor and the city skyline," he added, grinning weakly.? "Anyway, you're all welcome."

The androgyne hesitated, then walked up to Kites and hugged him impulsively.? "Come with me," he said softly, looking up into the taller youth's eyes.? "I'll take care of you. It won't be as fancy or comfortable as this place, but at least we won't have to worry about pleasing anyone else."

Tag: Kat, Gen, Kites, Mia, Ireland, Chord and Harrison, Brandon