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Well, Penny technically is not a parahuman, after all.
P.E.N.N.Y. [Worm with a RWBY inspired character]
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Well, Penny technically is not a parahuman, after all.
Daimah
Lurking lurker that lurks
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- Southern California
Huh I'm guessing that this Taylor is the 1%. I mean no more bullies, not being a criminal, getting to go to a private school on a scholarship and of course having a friend who will never betray/hurt/use you in any way. What's next Annette coming back to life?
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Don't jinx it
Even if everyone's react will be hilarious.
Also will Taylor trigger eventually and what power will she have?
Ancient Scholar
Amateur Editor/Beta
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Was there ever a reason in canon for Taylor to not just be homeschooled until she could transfer? It makes no sense why she never left earlier to me.?
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Daimah
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And now you've given me an idea. Annette as Raven... just kidding, or maybe for a non-canon omake.
To be honest I haven't planned to make her trigger anytime soon.
Q.A.: but I've waited for so long
Sorry Queen Administrator, you'll have to keep waiting.
My guess is that previous to the locker it was because Taylor didn't want to admit to Danny how bad she had it at school. Post locker I suppose it was because home schooling is quite expensive and they weren't that well off. Or that's what I think at least.
CaesriusPolybius
Worldgate Mechanic
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- United States. Ish.
Well technically she is a para-human(that is, distinct from, but analogous to, human), just not a parahuman.
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
...now I'm imagining Contessa being Annette, and that resulting in her being a Raven-analogue. XD
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Home Schooling really doesn't work very well without a stay-at-home parent. The laws surrounding it are very strict, and tend to look askance upon any claims that the child is self-directed without at least constantly-available supervision. Now, in practice, home schooled kids who are self-directed can get away without a parent hovering over them all the time, and even have a lot of freedom if that's what the parent wants, but when the legal enforcers come around to investigate, if there is only one parent and he works a full time job (as in Taylor's case), they would harshly question whether she's really getting an education or is just cheating at making up test results.
The sad thing is that it probably would be good for them as a bonding experience, pulling Danny out of his shell and making Taylor HAVE to report to him because he's demanding it on a subject she can't justify as something he shouldn't be bothered by. But it would, again, take more time than Danny has to properly home school.
The sad thing is that it probably would be good for them as a bonding experience, pulling Danny out of his shell and making Taylor HAVE to report to him because he's demanding it on a subject she can't justify as something he shouldn't be bothered by. But it would, again, take more time than Danny has to properly home school.
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That, I did not know. Are you certain about this? I know some have laws that are stricter than others, to the point of making it nearly impossible, but I didn't think it was actually banned anywhere in the USA.
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Wonder if Taylor is going to get aura and sniper scythe?
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Not sure why you replied to me but...
Probably not, in the short term at least. The author just said Taylor isn't going to be triggering anytime soon and there hasn't been any indication that aura exists otherwise.
But Penny could get over-enthusiastic while making her new friend a gift in Dadmaster's workshop. I doubt Taylor would go around swinging the thing though, assuming she could even lift it.
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Evil Plan
Not nearly so nefarious as my name signifies
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Oh my god, Armsmaster.
I can't even accuse you of not knowing what "subtle" is, since you are clearly on top of keeping Colin Wallis and Armsmaster separate.
That's normal, actually. Best I can do is offer my sympathy.
Lithos Maitreya
Character Witness
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There needs to be awell, it pretty obvoius what could trigger Taylor
react, or something like it.
Amphidsf
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"Quick Dragon Winslow is terrible what do I do!"
"Just transfer her to another school Colin."
"But she's already made a friends at Winslow, I don't want to break her heart."
"And this friend doesn't want to leave? I understand the dilemma."
"No they desperately want to leave they just don't have the money."
"Why don't we just give them the money.
"That would look suspicious... I have an idea."
"Colin, No."
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CaesriusPolybius
Worldgate Mechanic
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Upkeep time would be horrendous for anything Armsy would consider worth making.
Now, if he worked with Dragon and... oh what was the name, Muramasa I think? (Also Kid Win preferably, but he hasn't discovered his specialty yet) to make a general purposes low-upkeep powersuit for PRT usage(a modified version of which could be given to Taylor), that might be different.
Of course, this all assumes that he wants Penny to be in a situation where she would have need for a sidekick, which... Well, Colin Wallis is a surprisingly protective father(or Dragon is an unsurprisingly good mother and Colin decided to
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This takes helicopter parenting to a whole new level.
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- USA
Especially when you consider Dragon can literally BE a helicopter.
Dan Nivanny
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And then Dragon was Blackout
Daimah
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Penny 6
"Wow."
What Penny just said summed up my thoughts on our new school, even though it wasn't my first time seeing it. The first being a few days ago when I came to do some placement test because of the discrepancies between my overall grades and my test scores because as much as the trio liked to mess with my class work messing with the tests wasn't something that even them could get away with, thankfully. In fact, it was the only reason that I managed to get passing grades at all.
But that's finally in the past now. I toyed nervously with the thin ribbon of my uniform as we stood in front of the open wrought iron gates. Yes, uniform. Looks like deciding what to wear to school was another thing that I won't have to worry about from now on, not that I cared that much before, but still.
To be honest I hadn't worn a skirt in a long time because it would have been too easy for my three tormentors to arrange a wardrobe malfunction. I knew that that wasn't a problem now, but old habits die hard. Anyway, I was still a bit worried about that but the dress code allowed us to wear black or dark blue tights under the skirt, which helped to calm my nerves.
Also, the default length of the skirt was rather conservative, ending just below the knees. I say default because both when I came to take my tests and now looking at the students around us it was obvious that some of the girls shortened their skirts, not so much for it to be indecent, but some even got away with getting the hem of their skirt up to mid thigh. I never liked to wear revealing clothes so I think I'll keep my skirt as it is, thank you very much.
As for the rest of the uniform it was a simple white blouse under a long sleeved navy blue jacket, same color as the skirt and the bow around the neck of the blouse. Not as comfy as my usually loose jeans and hoodie but I can live with that.
"Ready to go in?" I asked Penny nodding in the direction of the entrance to the school grounds.
"Yes!" She answered as enthusiastic as ever and marched forward swinging her arms.
With a fond smile I followed her, hitching my new book bag up on my shoulder. That scholarship really came through for me, not only covering the tuition but also any other school related expense I had, from the uniform to all kind of school supplies, including the textbooks.
We crossed the beautiful small park, or garden or whatever, that separated the gates of the property from the main building. A building that had a certain antique air.
We arrived at the administration office for our appointment with the principal with time to spare. The secretary, whose disposition was much much more amicable than her Winslow's counterpart ever was, directed us to a small waiting room next to the principal's office.
About ten minutes later we were in Mr. Fliescher office. As he welcomed us to Immaculata and gave us a brief summary of the rules on the student's rule book, principal Fliescher came across as a no-nonsense but polite man with a slight British accent. When we finished he even held the door open for us.
"And again, welcome to Immaculata. Dorothy will give you your schedules and arrange..." he trailed off as he looked out to the secretary's desk where a boy wearing a student's uniform was talking to her. "Oh, good morning Mister Anders, this is a surprise. What brings you here so early? I believe you have a free period right now."
"Good morning mister Fliescher." The boy, who seemed to be about our age and a bit on the pudgy side, seemed a little startled at being addressed so suddenly. "I... I was just bringing a note from my father about my absence last week."
"I believe I told you that it wasn't necessary, I already cleared things up with your father."
"I... I know but he insisted and..." The boy trailed off fidgeting a bit.
"Yes, I know how Max can be." Mr. Fliescher finished for him. "Say, since you are here and have the time, would you mind doing me a favor?"
"O... of course not, how can I help?"
"Let me introduce you to Miss Taylor Hebert and miss Penny Wallis, they just transferred to our school." The principal said before turning to us "Ladies, this is Theo Anders, he is in your grade and I believe you share some classes with him. Mister Anders will show you around and help you to familiarize with our school."
"Eh, nice to meet you." Theo said timidly.
"Likewise" I answered with a nod. A bit cold and impersonal but he seemed a bit shy and I have to admit I wasn't the most sociable person so I guess it was to be expected. Penny on the other hand...
"Salutations, Theo Anders. It's a pleasure to meet you." She said with her usual smile as she shook enthusiastically the poor flustered boy's hand with both of hers.
"I believe I'll let you to it, then." Principal Fliescher said with barely disguised humor in his voice at Theo's predicament. "Please Dorothy, if you would print miss Wallis and Miss Hebert's schedules for them."
"Of course, mister Fliescher."
After we got our schedules Theo began our tour in the same building we were in. On the first two floors where the classes that didn't need any kind of special equipment like Math, English, Social Studies and the like. On the third and last floor were where classes like chemistry or music were held. The exception to this was shop class that shared a newer annex behind the school with the school's gym.
True to my first impression of him, Theo was rather shy, but as the time passed he relaxed a bit, well, as relaxed as someone like him could get with someone like Penny invading his personal space every time she got excited about something. Anyway, as I was saying, as he opened up a bit I got the impression that he was a rather nice guy, not that I had much to compare. Back at Winslow the guys either avoided me like the plague because Emma and her cohorts, I avoided them like the plague because either they were in a gang or were obviously trying to get Emma's attention by messing with me or were Sparky and Greg, one was always high as a kite so he didn't give a damn about Emma and company and the other was so socially incompetent that could get on the nerves of Buddha himself. So, yeah, not very difficult to leave a better impression than any boy I interacted with lately.
Theo was showing us a shortcut to the gym through a service door in the cafeteria which led to the side of the building instead of having to go to the front entrance and having to go around the building when he suddenly stopped right after turning a corner.
"Oh it's just you, the fuck are you doing here?" We heard a feminine voice from further around the corner that Theo just turned. As Penny and I turned the corner we saw a blonde girl who was glaring at Theo. After seeing that it was indeed just him and two other students she brought out a lit cigarette that obviously had hastily hidden behind her and took a drag.
"N... nothing, sorry, Cassie." He said averting his eyes and trying to get past her giving her a wide berth.
"N... n... n...othing" she mocked stepping into his path. "Fuck, no wonder uncle Max thinks you're a disappointment." The blonde, Cassie, tried to push him back with her free hand but Theo jumped back before she could touch him. "Grow a fucking pair, Theo." She laughed as Theo turned around.
"S... sorry, maybe it's better if we go the long way around." He said softly to us, averting his gaze. I turned to Penny to see that she was frowning, but I put a hand on her arm and shook my head before she could try anything. I disliked bullies more than anyone but I know from experience that so far she hadn't done anything that we could prove and even if for once we had the advantage of having three witnesses against the word of the bully it was better retreat like Theo was trying to do. If he later wanted to tell Mr. Fliescher about this you can bet that I'll be backing him up just as I'm sure Penny will too. Plus, from their exchange I had the feeling that there was something else going on here that we weren't aware of.
"What's this? Little Theo got himself two girlfriends?" But obviously she wasn't interested in avoiding a confrontation. She looked at us from head to toe obviously judging us. "They don't seem like much but at least they seem the right kind, unless the redhead is a k..."
"Cassie!" Theo interrupted her. "Leave them out of this." He turned around to face her again.
"Or what, Theo?" She asked arching an eyebrow. "I thought so." She flicked her still lit cigarette in Theo's direction making him flinch when it hit him in the chest. "For a moment I thought that you had grown a spine." She added getting in his face.
"'Uncle' James looked very interested in making a good impression on them when he asked me to show them the school." He said gritting his teeth. You could almost hear the quotation marks around the word uncle. "Maybe you'll have to explain to him why you were acting like a thug, again. Or have you forgotten why you are here?" He said something else but it was too low for me to hear, but whatever it was the blonde recoiled as if slapped.
"Whatever." She said turning around and walking away.
"Cassie." Theo called out before she could get too far.
"What?" She spat stopping but not turning around.
"Don't you think you owe them an apology." He said more firmly than I thought he was capable of, to be honest.
Cassie turned around to glare at him, but after a few seconds she broke eye contact. "Sorry." She said insincerely before turning again and walking away.
When she was out of sight Theo slumped against the wall. "I can't believe I did that."
"Are you okay?" Asked Penny fussing over the trembling boy.
"Yes, just a bit shaken up." He answered blushing from the red head's attention. "I'm sorry you got involved in my problems, but after that she should leave you alone." He said avoiding looking at us.
"Don't worry about it. That was pretty brave." I said putting my hand on his shoulder. I meant that, that exchange seemed pretty personal, and if someone knows how hard facing someone who had that kind of information on you that's me. "I know it's none of my business but is she really your cousin?" I couldn't help but ask. "Because, please don't take this the wrong way but... I come from Winslow and one thing we learn fast is how to spot who is in a gang even when they aren't wearing the colors, and she sure sounded like she's in one."
"It's okay, but no we aren't really related, her family and mine are close friends. And, well, this is pretty much an open secret here anyway." He said, pausing to take a breath "She has been in juvie and her parents asked my father to help them keep her out of trouble. That's why she's enrolled here and the only reason she got accepted is because my father made a very generous 'donation' to the school and is a close friend of the principal." He paused again. "Listen, I understand if you don't want to have anything to do with me after this," he said before adding "like everyone else" under his breath "and I'm pretty sure that she won't bother you again, but if she tries anything you just have to tell me..." he said dejectedly, keeping his gaze on the floor.
"Nope." I found myself saying before I could process it. "You aren't getting rid of us that easily, right Penny?" I had enough of loosing friends to bullies, I sure as heck wasn't going to let it happen here too. "I mean, if you don't mind hanging out with a couple of girls."
He lifted his head in surprise, looking from me to Penny who was practically buzzing with excitement. "Are you sure?"
"Totally." I answered with determination.
"Yay, another friend." Exclaimed Penny before launching herself at him to give him one of her characteristic hugs.
As I watched the scene unfold I couldn't help thinking that I'd better pry her off him before he passed out, either from lack of air or from embarrassment judging from how red his face was getting. Maybe I should start carrying a crowbar around?
I think this is a new record for me, a new chapter in about a week. Well, to be honest I was able to finish this today only because right now I have more caffeine than blood running through my veins.
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