13475/Refrigerator Raiders

Refrigerator Raiders
Date of Scene:	30 November 2022
Location:	Main Kitchen
Synopsis:	Warren and Gabby raid the kitchen, and are joined by Ellie and Evan
Cast of Characters:	Warren Worthington, Gabby Kinney, Evan Sabahnur, Negasonic

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Warren Worthington has posed:
     Warren has been spending more and more time over at the mansion instead of at his home in the city. The winged billionaire perhaps trying to rekindle that spark that being a X-Man once had ignited a sense of purpose rather than the almighty dollar that seems to have consumed him these last few years.

     Still, a mutant needs to eat, and so the blonde mutant finds himself in the kitchen making himself a sandwich out of thanksgiving leftovers while they are still good. A turkey sandwich piled high with trimmings like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and even a bit of stuffing for good measure.

    He is dressed very casually, barefoot with a pair of sweats and a loose fitting, barely there tank top which has seen better days..the arms and neck stretched out far beyond what they once were, his wings poking out the back and folded up against his body.

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney split her time between cities more oftan than not these days. It was becoming far more rare to see her around the school other than test days, or turning in some homework when she couldn't simply do it online. The holidays, and the fact that a good chunk of those she considers family are here, have lured her back a bit longer to spend a night or two. Plus the leftover situation was usually pretty decent here.

With phone in hand she comes into the kitchen, her attention split between texts and the room in general. A little whiff of the air informs her the leftovers have already been opened up which finally draws her attention away from the glowing screen. A quick, warm grin lights her face causing the old scars there to dimple over her cheeks. "Hey Warren. Still some leftovers in there? I could eat a ... Well, a turkey."

She's just casually dressed herself. Jeans, socks that were some crazy mix of colors as a nod to her old style of 'throw every color imaginable in and see what works', and a sweatshirt with cutouts on the arms that show her shoulders. It still covered the majority of her arm for warmth.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Looking up as his name is called, Warren returns the smile to Gabby and nods, "Sure is. I just made a sandwich and everything is still out, lucky you. There is turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and bread out which I was just about to start putting away. I think I saw some yams and green bean casserole in there as well. Eat your fill, because it has almost been a week and it's likely to get tossed here soon....but you probably don't have to worry about food poisoning so..." he shrugs with a chuckles, lifting his sandwich to his mouth to take a bite.

Gabby Kinney has posed:
"Peeerfect," Gabby drawls needlessly as she slides past Warren to the fixings still out. She tries not to bump his wings because that'd be ruuuude but she doesn't hesitate to reach out to snag a slice of bread from beside him so she can start to make her own pile up sandwich. "It doesn't hurt me, but the taste is kind of awful. I'm still getting used to the enhanced sense of smell, but..." She pauses to sniff at the turkey only to give it a nod of approval. "It's okay still. I'm sure dad'll toss out anything else that gets too old next time he does a fridge raid. If he's around," she adds at the end because who could tell sometimes?

Reaching out she snags some of the turkey to purloin a few slices of breast to pile onto the bread. "Actually glad I ran into you, I'd been thinking of some stuff I thought maybe you could help me out with. I'm trying to start setting things up so I'll have resources in the future. Could use some investing advice, if you have any." The sandwich building pauses as she looks around for a knife.

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    Evan wanders absentmindedly into the kitchen, his attention mostly engrossed in the cell phone in his hand. He's very casually dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt that says 'Count to pi' under this it has 1 bunny, 2 bunnies, 3 bunnies and then a fox with rabbit ears sticking out of it's mouth labeled 3.14 bunnies.

    It takes him a moment to realize that there are people in the kitchen. When he does, he blinks, and looking up from his phone says "Oh, I didn't think anyone would be here this late. I was just thinking about grabbing something to snack on. I seem to be hungry all the time lately. It's probably good I'm here, I'd eat my folks out of house and home. Oh, and I'm Evan. I'm new here."

    He keeps his gaze mostly down, looking just a little like a gazelle when lions are nearby.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Warren is taking bites of his sandwich as Gabby moves in to make hers. He shifts to be out of her way, slipping around to the other side of the counter and sitting down on one of the stools that line the bar on that side.

     He is halfway though a bite when she addresses him again, and his brow arches slightly as he looks to her, taking his time to chew what is in his mouth before swallowing. "Yeah? I mean sure, I'd love to help. What kind of portfolio are you looking to build? Something long term with steady gains, or something shorter with high risk, high reward? Or both?"

     He looks over at Evan wanders in, "Welcome Evan, come join the party. There is leftover thanksgiving fixings for sandwiches over here. I'm Warren Worthington, that's Gabby Kinney."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney has to pause when Warren breaks things down like that to consider it. "Good question. Awhile ago I think saying the first, but I run a team now so might need funs sooner rather than later. Probably a mix of both, just to be certain," she decides after just talking it out for the few moments it takes. Sometimes decisions were easy enough. She's still hesitating where she stands looking for a knife, but then sighs and pops a claw out from one hand. At least she uses a napkin to wipe the gently glowing claw off before using it.

Evan's entrance earns a quick glance his way taking in the odd skin color and everything. He just earns a grin regardless. "Hey, welcome. Yeah there's plenty here to eat still. Trust me, I understand the hungry thing. Sometimes I need a *ton* of calories to make up for my abilities."

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    "Hi, nice to meet you both." He seems like he might say something more, but instead slips his phone into a pocket and waits for Gabby to finish her sandwich before taking some of the leftovers. He extends his index finger and then it lengthens and shapes into a knife blade, even taking on the silvery sheen of metal. Slicing several pieces off the turkey, he also goes for the sandwich option, rummaging through the fridge to come up with some lettuce and half a tomato wrapped in plastic wrap. After cutting a slice of tomato and shredding a little lettuce for his sandwich, he kind of slides them in Gabby's direction in case she'd like to use some.

    After he is finished making the sandwich, knife turns back to finger and he takes a bite before visibly steeling himself to be social. Warren gets the first question, "So are you a teacher here?"

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Replying to Gabby, Warren nods as he takes another bite of his sandwich, "I am sure we can probably do something with both options. What are we working with as far as capital, and when do you think you need returns on the investment?"

     He looks over to Evan and chuckles, "Not at the moment, no. At least I don't /think/ they have put me down on the schedule for anything. I suppose I could pick up a class here and there if I need to. But I digress, I am not currently a teacher. Former student, one of the originals."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney watches Evan's own extension of knife with a soft 'huh' at the method used. That was definitely useful. Of course she had her own claw to slice through some of the turkey meat with, and scoop up some of the cranberry sauce to slather on as well. When the extras are slid over toward her she flashes another quick grin. "Thanks, Evan! Try some of the stuffing too, it's pretty great," she suggests of the various leftovers around. So saying she opts to put a bit onto her own sandwich before adding in some of the shredded lettuce as well.

"I don't have a lot right now that's... liquid is the term, right? Probably ten-k to start. Pretty small I know but I'm only 18, haven't had a lot of time to build up yet. I can sell some of my armory if I need more. Returns in a year or two would be good. If that's possible at least," she hesitates to add with a little thoughtful frown. "I probably should read up on investments a bit huh?"

Splitting her attention between the two in true 'too-much-energy' style, she looks back to Evan. "Still kind of a student, been taking most of my courses online due to work loads elsewhere. Are you like... Liquid metal? Like the terminator? That's pretty cool."

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    "Ah, that's cool. I didn't realize the school was that new. It looks like it's been here a long time. I'm glad it is though, it's real nice not being the weird kid anymore."

    Ah, the reason for that gazelle look is revealed. And it's the story most mutants have probably had to deal with, teased and outcast for something he has no control over.

    When Gabby suggests the stuffing, he nods and pulls the dish over to add some on his sandwich too. The former knife finger now becomes a spoon to take some out of the container and put on the sandwich.

    "I don't think so, but to be honest I'm not sure." He sighs a little and adds, "I've always looked like this" gesturing to his face "but I never did anything special until last summer. My mom and dad got caught in a cave in while we were spelunking, and I was panicking and trying to get to them when suddenly I had shovels instead of hands. And I could move some seriously big rocks, too."

    "I got them out, and a day later we got an email offering me a place here. Apparently I set off some tracing thing or something when I finally found my abilities." He manages to blush a little despite his skin color, because that's probably the longest he's talked to someone since getting here.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Warren hrms at Gabby, "10k isn't much, and even if I invest that as aggressively as your father says 'Hi' to Sabretooth I don't know how much return I can get in just a couple of years. Not unless I probe someone to check the future and tell me what stocks are about to blow up...which we can always try. Not very legal, but can't exactly get caught for insider trading." Warren reaches up and rubs his chin, "More capital, more gains, but don't sell off anything you will regret. If it comes down to it I can be a Angel Investor...no pun intended...but it isn't like your team is doing something for profit. Is it?"

     He looks to Evan and chuckles. "The school has been here over 10 years. I was a student here when I was 15. The mansion though, that has been here much, much longer. As far as finding you, yeah. The Professor has systems in place to try and find new mutants to bring them here when their powers manifest."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
"Glad you're here now then, Evan. Yeah when mutations first emerge it's like... energy and emotion spike that the Professor has a computer set up to recognize. Helps a lot of folks out. I mean," Gabby pauses considering, "Those we can. Some powers are quieter or just don't trigger it. Like mine's mostly a healing factor so I hid my mutation for a few years before I esca---Got here." People always got sad when she mentioned her past. She was trying to get away from that a bit.

The topmost layer of bread seals up her sandwich while she listens to Warren as well. "I know. Better to start early though, right?" The suggestion of probing the future causes her to pause with a thoughtful expression. "... To be fair most of those funds weren't exactly 'legal', but I'm trying to avoid doing too many things that are borderline illegal now that I'm of age. I mean. Some of it was legit! House sitting, tiger sitting. It's more the 'dealing at underground poker games' that wasn't quite so legit."

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    Evan blinks a little as Gabby lists her money-making activities. "Tiger sitting? Like, an actual tiger? That's pretty cool." He has nothing to add to the finance part of the conversation, but he is starting to look a little more comfortable as he takes a couple of bites from his sandwich.

    Nodding to what Warren tells him about the school he replies "That makes sense. I imagine some of the kids could cause a lot of damage depending on their powers. I mean, mine don't seem like they'd make too much of a problem, but if they could throw fire around or something it could get dangerous really fast."

    Looking at both of them he asks, "How do you figure out what you can do? Are there tests or something to help you figure out what you can do?"

Warren Worthington has posed:
     To Gabby, Warren nods. "Well, we will see what we can do. If you have expenses and you need capital in an emergency feel free to come to the Worthington Bank. I don't tend to charge interest for 'family'. Otherwise, I'll take what you give and we can go over a portfolio strategy that works for you. I'm sure we can find something."

     He turns to Evan and chuckles, "Well you should meet Scott sometime, speaking of damage causers. As for what we can do well..." The living embodiment of an angel looks over his shoulder at his wings, which he unfurls just a little bit, "Some of us it's pretty obvious. Some we don't know until it happens. Everyone is different."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney flashes a grin at Warren's offer. "Thanks, Warren. That really does help lift some stress off my mind. I wasn't expecting to really get so far into... well... This heroing thing so soon. Doing it sure," she adds tipping her head to the side in a half-shrug. "Leading not so much. Though I made sure there are others to help me in that department, too." Still. It did help knowing there would be ways to work for the future she'd been contemplating so much lately, and now she could enjoy her sandwich.

A large bite is taken which she chews thoughtfully considering how to respond to Evan's question regarding finding out powers. It's gulped down, and she gestures at herself with another shrug. "It was easy enough for me. I'm a clone. There's only one set of genetic markers that could give me abilities to begin with. For others? A lot do end up coming out in stressful situations like you were in, or have obvious signs like Warren here," she points out reaching out to flick a finger over one of his feathers lightly. "But of course there's places to train and find the limits of your abilities. Find what you can and can't do. Gyms, and training rooms."

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    Evan chuckles as Warren shifts his wings and nods, "Yeah, I imagine for you it was pretty obvious. Mine, not as much. All I know for certain is that I can turn my hands into tools, and they even change into the material. And I can stretch pretty well too." This is demonstrated as he reaches across the room to open a fridge and pull out a small carton of milk. "And of course I'm pretty strong too." He shrugs, "I just don't know if there's more."

    Gabby's mention of being a clone earns an intense stare from Evan. "Really, a clone? My folks think I am too cause of how they found me. Didn't really expect to run into another one, you know? But since we don't know who I'm a clone of, it doesn't really give me anything to work with."

Negasonic has posed:
    The stomp stomp of combat boots on the wooden hallway floor, then the kitchen tile announces her presence. To those with quite heightened senses the tapping on a touch screen is even more of a give away she is coming.

    The surly teenager doesn't even bother looking up from the small screen as she heads towards the fridge. For the moment not even acknowledging anyone in the kitchen or bothering to look up.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     "I don't know what Hank is doing these days in regards to his research on things, but he might be able to give you more information. Sometimes we go though secondary mutations. When all else fails, it's like Gabby said...we just test ourselves and see what happens."

    Warren shrugs his shoulder, causing the wing on that side to ruffle and the feathers to move. "Hank would have more answers though, he is the scientist. I'm just the rich kid."

     He looks over to Gabby and nods, "Anytime. I'll have you over to the offices sometime and we can work it all out. I got your back."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney grins a bit while giving a helpless little shrug. "I'm not sure how someone tells if they're a clone or not without already knowing, but there are those out there like that. Just know that being a clone doesn't mean you're not your own person, too. I had nine sisters and we were all different in personality. And thanks again, Warren," she adds.

But then bootsteps. Sheperks up just a bit at the sound of stompy boots. Stompy boots and a cellphone and oh how could she ever not recognize Negasonic's arrival? The half-eaten sandwich is placed down, her hands dusted off on her jeans, and she cracks her knuckles as if preparing to throw down.

Throwing her arms wide she lunges at Negasonic with a cheery, "SNUGGASONIC!" of greeting as she moves in for a hug. This might get violent.

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
Evan grins a little at Gabby, saying "Well, as far as I know I'm my own person, cause I got no clue who I would be acting like otherwise. So until further info surfaces, this is all me."

    He looks over as Nega stomps into the room and that gazelle/lion thing surfaces again. It's somewhat mitigated by Gabby's nickname for the mean looking girl and the fact that Gaby is swooping in to hug 'Snuggasonic.'

    This should be good. Looking between Gabby and Nega, he murmers to Warren, "Gabby's gonna get hit, isn't she?"

Negasonic has posed:
    Ellie is honestly just minding her own business in her own world. One that just about no one intrudes on that knows better.

    Of course there is one person who while she knows better, is also usually not at risk of violence. Usually. The sound of someone coming in fast towards her personal space and coupled with a cheery shout of greeting doesn't get the response someone might expect not knowing Elle. Of course those who know Ellie probably wouldn't be so surprised.

    There is a shimmer of energy and then a not insignificant boooom as she looks up startled and reflexively hits Gabby with a smol (for her) blast of energy. Probably sending her flying. It absolutely sends some of the pots hanging by the stove clattering and rattles the glass of the windows (But doesn't break them).

    Of course a split second later "Oh shit! Gabby!" and she is rushing, phone tucking into a pocket, as she moves to try to help her roomie "Shit are you okay?" I mean yeah she knows Gabby is probably okay but damned if she isn't one of the like only people Ellie seems to care about.

    Wait. Would she have blasted a normal student without super healing.... honestly Evan's impression on her entrance was not off base.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Warren is halfway through a bite of his sandwich, trying to not stuff his face and be rude by eating and talking at the same time, so when Negasonic stomps in he doesn't say anything to the punk teen. However his eyes widen just a bit as Gabby does what Gabby does and instinctively pulls his wings around himself and ducks to try and protect him from whatever is incoming as he nods empathically to Evan.

     And then it happens.

     Warren sighs and sets down the sandwich, standing to assess the damage to the kitchen and check just to make sure Gabby is as ok as he expects her to be.

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney goes flying. There's really no other way to say it: There's an impact of the blast, and she's thrown backwards. Though she'd grown in height the last few years she was still a small person all in all so it doesn't take much to really throw her off her feet. She tucks in on herself as she impacts and skids on the floor until her back is against the wall by the window. For just a moment she blinks looking dazed perhaps a bit scuffed up.

By the time Negasonic has reached her she's already wheezed out a laugh while grinning broadly. "Of course I am, don't worry Ellie," she assures though she does take the hand up. The sweatshirt she wears has gathered a bit more in the way of tears and cuts making it look a little more 'punk' than before. Otherwise she looked... in one piece.

"Good to see you again. Sorry for the surprise." Really she wasn't, she half expected it, but it was too good an opportunity to pass up. "I was just grabbing a snack with Warren and chatting with the new kid, Evan. How've you been?"

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    Evan apparently has pretty fast reflexes going for him, because on seeing Warren's reaction to the upcoming attempted hug, he manages to throw himself behind a counter before Negasonic does her thing. Peeking up over the counter after the boom and seeing that Gabby is ok and Nega doesn't appear to be planning to blow anything else up, he stands up again. He didn't even drop his sandwich.

    He manages a small wave when Gabby introduces him, still on a little fight or flight adrenaline rush. Since he doesn't need to do either, he takes a drink from his milk before saying "Hi. New, but already know better then to ever try what Gabby just did."

    Sometimes that genius-level intelligence isn't even needed to figure things out.

Negasonic has posed:
    Ellie was ninety nine percent sure that Gabby would be okay. I mean it isn't like she built charge for seconds vs. milliseconds. Still. Tiny genuine concern.

    "God damnit Gabby" she notes flatly as she finishes helping her roomie to her feet then tugs her into an actual hug.

    Any lower classman would think body snatchers. Brain parasites. Dopplegangers. Something fundementall disturbing in the force.

    She releases the hug. "Idiot." she notes. Though it is said with fondness. Then she looks around at Warren then Evan. "Huh. New kid.". There is absolutely no wave in return or a nod or anything. "Good." to his knowing better. "Negasonic Teenage Warhead." which is honestly a test or trap to see if he tries to make fun of her full codename.

Then back to Gabby. "Eeh." she notes somehow filling that Eeh with volumes of meh emotion. That was the answer to how she is doing. Honestly. It is positively sunny for those who know her.

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Picking up a pot that got knocked off the rack when Ellie blasted Gabby, Warren glances over and shakes his head as Ellie tests Evan. The Angel eyes Negasonic before casting a glance over at Evan with a bit of a warning glance as he places the pot back onto the rack.

     "You alright, Gabby?" He asks, knowing it has already been asked and answered, but he is just double checking as the 'oldest' one here. As he continues to clean up, he glances over at Ellie. "Good to see you, Negasonic." No it isn't, but he feigns it anyway.

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Ah, there it was, the actual hug. Gabby leans in to give Ellie a firm squeeze of a hug in return until she feels that tell-tale 'must get away' gesture that means it's time to break the hug. She lets her go then while looking over to the other two here chuckling a bit. "Isn't it the coolest name? Oh, right, I go by Honey Badger too, forgot to mention." It doesn't hurt to give code names after all.

Lightly adjusting her shirt so it's not quite so messy, and ensuring there wasn't anything sticking out where it shouldn't, she just keeps grinning the whole time. It had been awhile since she'd been around friends she wasn't in charge of somehow. "Same old same old huh? Ah well. I've been ... hella busy honestly, but it's slowed down so taking a break. Plus holidays for what they're worth."

"I'm fine, Warren, thanks. Just making up for lost time." She pauses a beat before adding for Evan's sake (and maybe Warern's?) "I do heal but I also can't feel pain. Something the labs did to me. So I really am okay." And feeling guilty Warren was cleaning up things she moves to help with a few pots, and cups that were out and got knocked over. Thankfully not broken. So far.

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    There's actually nothing to worry about on the name scene. Given that a large part of his current personality is a reaction to being mocked and teased for looking the way he does, Evan isn't about to do it to anyone else.

    Once Warren and Gabby start picking up cookware, he moves to help, doing the stretchy arm thing to pick them up and put them on the hook without having to move.

    "That was actually pretty cool. From Warren's reaction, I take it that was on the low end of the explosion spectrum? And I don't have a cool nickname or anything, just Evan."

Negasonic has posed:
    "The sheer amount of corporate greed of the season disgusts me." is her deadpan response to Gabby talking about the holidays and all. She gives the lightest of shrugs and then glances towards the fridge. "It is nice to see you though Gabster, you going to be crashing here for a bit for the holidays?"

    On one hand she has pretty much had a single with the only person who can survive rooming with her so busy. On the otherhand, the one she would blow off before admitting it, having Gabby around might even be sort of nice.

    She looks to Warren "Feathers." she notes by way of greeting. "Thanks." despite the Feathers snark, she does not towards the pots he has actually picked up. It means she doesn't gave to after all. Still ... a thank you... maybe it is christmas. Not that she picks up a pot, no. She is heading to the fridge and fishes out an energy drink with Nega written on it in sharpie. That no one has dared touch.
    She looks back to Evan though. "Evan." she nods. "Negasonic." allowing the shorter form version. Not Ellie mind you or Nega, but he passed enough to be given Negasonic for now. "Yeah. I didn't charge that at all just let it go. It builds up the longer I charge it. The blue furball says it is technically Nucleokinesis.. though I haven't been able to get fine control of it.. right now it booms.... about a ton of charge per second."

Warren Worthington has posed:
     Warren finishes picking up after Ellie, giving her a half smile as she greets him with 'Feathers'. "Well, it isn't the worst thing I have ever been called." admits the billionaire with a slight chuckle as he stands to take his plate to the sink to rinse off. He isn't even going to broach the subject of corporate greed. Nope. Not gonna happen. "Well, it's been fun folks, but I think I need to stretch the wings and get some air. I've been cooped up all day. Gabby, just give me a call or whatever. Nice to meet you, Evan." The blonde mutant's gaze shifts over to Ellie and he nods, "Negasonic."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney chuckles at Ellie's remarks but accepts them without argument. "Yeah it can be that way, but I'll be here for the holidays. I'll still have to head over to Gotham on occasion, and probably check in on some other things in New York, but for the holidays makes sense to be around. So," she adds with a twinkle of mischeif in her gaze as she moves back to her sandwich. "Guess you get to put up with me for awhile more, roomie."

"Speaking of which I should probably go get some things unpacked. Got some new clothes and stuff awhile back. Most of my old clothes are too small now." Another bite is taken of the sandwich and she adds, "Nice meeting you Evan. I'll let you know Warren, and see you in a bit Ellie!" As she heads for the door.

Evan Sabahnur has posed:
    Evan nods back to Negasonic, "Nucleokinesis? That's cool. If you can get control of it you could do things like fusion and stuff." Looks like Hank might have a lab assistant in the offing here. "Nice meeting you all, I'm gonna head back to my room. I think the sandwich will hold me for a while." Remainder of sandwich in one hand, he picks up his milk with the other and heads for the door. "See you guys around."

Negasonic has posed:
    Ellie sips her energy drink. "Fusion." she mutters to herself after the kitchen is empty. "Fuzzy thinks I could do magnetisim ... eletricty.. anything really. I'd settle for being able to not just blow up walls or dig holes." at the end of it she sounds down right salty.

    Still she is just being sour for an audience of one, herself, and maybe anyone with super hearing. She leans in and snags a bag of baby crrots and sets off to her room and see what new clothes her roomie got. At least she can tell Gabby it needs more black or spikes.