TWAT club meeting mingle

[laserguy]

Who: Scott Summers and members of TWAT (Teenagers With Abilities and Talents) Club. Or any teenager that just stops by really.
Where: Roof of the club building
What: Teenagers with abilities or maybe no real abilities hanging out on the rooftop and eating food. Talking. Doing club stuff.
Warnings: Probably none.


[Maybe you're already part of TWAT club and read the message that Scott sent out to everyone, basically stating that they're having a meeting this Saturday to just hang out and meet new members. Or you saw one of the flyers around town that mentioned about having a meeting. Either way, the meeting is held at the rooftop of the club building, so just come. No food or anything required. He's a good leader like that, yeah. Definitely.]

before the meeting;
[Why did you come early, god.

Well, anyone that is one of those people that like to come early to events, Scott's putting you to work. Maybe it's just helping getting the food out on the tables, or bringing up chairs or tables up to the rooftop. Either way, work needs to be done and setup is still in progress, so pair up with other TWAT members or whatever to get things ready. Thanks, Scott appreciates it. Probably.

Also, if you have your own food or brought a game of some sort, that's cool. He definitely isn't going to say no. Go set that up.]

just hanging out;
[Once the meeting starts and Scott gives some basic speech and welcoming new people to TWAT Club (in which he wasn't nervous at all shut up), people are more than welcome to just eat the pretty decent spread laid out in the tables. Stuff like chips, pizza, rice balls, ramen, probably some mixture of American and Japanese food because he's him and his girlfriend is Kotone, so yeah. There's also a little sign or note in front of the tables that states 'provided by cooking club, so join us. ✨'

Since this is a place filled with teenagers and abilities... Scott probably has encouraged people to show off their powers a little. JUST DON'T BLOW SOMETHING UP it's okay, he's talking about himself too. Of course, he's not forcing anyone to show off their powers and everything, but he sort of hopes people are feeling more comfortable to do so. That is the purpose of his club and everything.

There's also a random cornhole game set up. Don't ask.]

after club;
[Feel like being a nice person and help clean up? Nice. Scott isn't forcing anyone to stay after to do so, but he appreciates the help. It's mostly just taking tables down and clearing out the trash. Anyone that stays can probably take home some of the leftovers. So, that's a nice bonus.

Maybe you just want to sit on the ground and enjoy the evening a little. He's not judging.]

[ooc: TWAT mingle log! Please feel free to post your own top levels and tag each other. :> If your character would bring food or set something up, go right ahead. The more the better, right? Also your character doesn't need to be part of TWAT to join, Scott will just sort of let any teenager in. 'Teenager' being anyone that doesn't look too much like an oldie--]

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[laserguy]

[Yeah, there goes that smile. He pretty much was prepared to see that, but this is important. He'll... make it up to Minato if he has to. Although, the other teen doesn't seem as upset as he thought he'd be-- just a 'he is.' It's definitely less upset than how Kotone would react, even though she would hide it behind a bright smile (which is something she's been doing less with him at least). Scott wouldn't consider himself great at reading the other teen, but he usually can tell when he's bullshitting and stuff.

And that's not what is happening here.

He just keeps quiet as Minato gets his thoughts out, his own expression mostly hidden behind his ever present sunglasses, but he feels... relieved? That Minato seems okay-- he's more settled than Scott would be. He just has complicated feelings regarding parallel universes-- like having the same people from different realities, but he doesn't bring that up. Besides, it seems like for both Kotone and Minato, even though they're different realities, the people they know look exactly the same. It's not like him and Kurt, where there are subtle differences in their appearance.

...Scott wonders if that really makes a huge difference or not.]

I'm glad he remembers Kotone too. [Even if it's unfair to Minato, but at least he has Akihiko, Mitsuru, Aigis, and Shinjiro? There's someone that knows her, he gets how important that is. He exhales quietly, hands in his own pockets as he tries to feel normal about all this. Seems impossible.]

Nothing's preventing you from hanging out with Ryoji. [...] And he seems like the type that wants to know you.

[memori3s]

[ Perhaps that's simply a point in which Minato and Kotone diverge. Had their positions within Aldrip been reversed, where the majority of SEES members here were from Kotone's timeline, Scott would find Minato not particularly distressed by it. Being forgotten is inevitable. The human mind is a sieve, memories seeping through it and escaping into nothingness.

The heart, on the other hand -- the heart will always remember. ]

...yeah. You're right.

[ In fact, the two of them had decided to make it a point to learn more about one another. ]

This Ryoji is different, but... it feels like he's somehow managed to find me again.

[ The subconscious pull that resulted in their paths crossing yet again in this lifetime; perhaps he shouldn't be surprised that his connection to the other boy was strong enough to conjure this opportunity. After all, he'd spent ten years alongside some version of Ryoji Mochizuki.

Yet there is one problem with this particular Ryoji. One of Minato's hands curls into a fist, nails anxiously digging into his palm. He doesn't know how familiar Scott is with Ryoji. Maybe Kotone's disclosed Ryoji's true identity to Scott, but if not, Minato doesn't want to be blurting out who Ryoji really is.

He's stuck, troubled expression settling on his features. ]

[laserguy]

Doubt it's just coincidence. He's still connected to you, right?

[As in, he kind of knows the relationship between Ryoji and Kotone. So, between Ryoji and Minato as well. He understands they have a unique bond, as he existed in them for several years or something. Oh, he definitely doesn't fully get it, but it's fine. The important thing to note is that Ryoji is very special.

Maybe, months ago, Scott would've been jealous, because he's just a mutant with no real ties to them. But he's past that stage. He knows that Kotone loves him and that is unique between them. It's something that he's grasped closely to his heart.

But okay, he sees that troubled face--]

...Okay, what's wrong? [Oh, wait, he should be able to figure this out.] It's because Ryoji doesn't remember, huh?

[memori3s]

I guess so.

[ It's as close to a "yes" that Minato's willing to hazard. It's a strange situation even on its face. How could someone from an entirely different universe be connected to him? And yet, here's Ryoji, who's provided living proof of it every time the guy opens his mouth around Minato.

Minato blinks, lips parting slightly out of astonishment. "Doesn't remember," says Scott, which means he must already know more about Ryoji than what Ryoji knows about himself. Minato nods, hand still balled in a fist. ]

...you know, then.

[ Despite the tension in his arm, Minato's shoulders relax a bit. It certainly helps that he doesn't need to explain much to Scott. ]

Did Kotone tell you?

[ ... ]

How much do you know?

[laserguy]

Yeah, I know.

[At least he thinks he knows??]

Honestly, it was Ryoji who told me most of everything-- the Ryoji that was here before.

[Scott's going to leave out the whole bit of him being a giant asshole to him at first because he was having very complicated feelings about Kotone during that time. Not his finest or proudest moment, so the mutant prefers to avoid talking about that whenever he can. Everyone is past that now, so it's cool. He's better now too.

Not to mention he'll never forget the disappointment in Kotone's eyes when he explained what happened. It's why he's stuck with 'tell her everything, even if it's stupid,' so he can avoid miscommunications like that again. And it's worked really well so far.]

He explained his connection to Nyx, that he's basically death-- Thanatos. That a part of him existed in you-- Kotone for years. [He lowers his arms to his side, looking just a little tired. Maybe exasperated.] That covers most of it, right? Unless there's something else I'm missing.

[memori3s]

[ Okay cool, there isn't much to explain to Scott. If he already knows about Ryoji's connection to Nyx and that his true identity is Death, Scott can... probably gather Ryoji's ultimate fate of being the harbinger of the apocalypse. ]

...yeah. That's basically it.

[ Good enough. Close enough. ]

I don't think he knows.

[ The carefree spring in this Ryoji's step is one that resembles his November demeanor, unburdened with knowledge. It's bittersweet to see him that way. Nostalgic, even, despite the fact that Minato only knew that particular incarnation of Ryoji for a little while.

To tell, or not to tell -- that is the question, isn't it? Minato exhales, eyes drifting shut as he considers this. ]

...he'll find out, eventually.

[ Someone's going to have to tell him, or he'll find out somehow on its own. ]

[laserguy]

[Cool. Great. It's nice to be on top of things.]

...Yeah.

[That Ryoji doesn't know about his true identity. He already cautioned Kotone about that, gently suggested that she tell him the truth, but she wasn't ready. He's not sure if she will be, but he can't be the one to say stuff. There's a flicker of disappointment from Scott when he hears Minato's answer as well, that he doesn't plan on telling him right away.]

He deserves to know, Minato. He's going to find out one way or another. [Scott will try with Minato, at least once.] And it'll be better if he hears it from you or Kotone than the council. Believe me.

[Definitely not the same thing, but finding out that him-- or a version of him kills the professor, the one that opened his home to all mutants? From Jerry and the council? That sucked.]

[memori3s]

[ Scott's right. It's best to tell Ryoji in a more controlled situation, from friends who could support him as opposed to whatever the Council has up their sleeve. ]

You're right. ...it should come from us.

[ But at the same time, Minato's uncertain whether it's truly his place to disclose that information to Ryoji. After all, he's not the one who'd spent time as this Ryoji's friend, the one who'd come to know him.

He shakes his head. ]

But not from me. I think -- I think it should be Kotone.

[ Scott's probably had this conversation with Kotone already. If he's having it with Minato now, that must mean...

Minato exhales. So that's how it is. ]

I'll talk to her. I understand why she feels that way, but you're right.

[laserguy]

[Wow, so much for getting his hopes up before abruptly dashing them. Scott looks disappointed once more, but this time, the expression lasts a bit longer. Minato isn't going to tell Ryoji and unless he manages to convince Kotone, it's unlikely that Ryoji will hear the truth.

Maybe Kotone will listen to Minato more about this, because they share similar experiences. They probably understand each other in ways Scott can't.]

...Maybe she'll listen to you more about this than me.

[There's a hint of bitterness in his voice that he can't fully hide this time, but Scott just waves his hand, wanting to move on.] Okay, I'm counting on you. So don't half ass it.

[memori3s]

[ The hint of bitterness is something Minato picks up. There's no visible sign that he's noticed though, as he simply nods to go along with Scott's desire to move on. ]

Yeah. I'll do my best.

[ Even without Scott's encouragement, this is definitely something he doesn't want to half ass. It's important.

Minato looks to Scott. His mouth opens slightly as if preparing to say something. But then it closes as he has some second thoughts. ...best not to comment on what Scott said. The opportunity's come and gone. Maybe Minato will pry some other time.

In fact, he'll leave Scott to his thoughts, offering the other teen a polite nod to signal he's about to peace out. ]

...I'm going to go try to talk to some people I don't know here.

[ Gotta complete Scott's little sidequest!

And then he's giving Scott a small wave before bowing out, slipping away before Scott can ask him about the apologetic expression on his face. ]