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"Now, if someone that looks like me asks you to come with them and you are suspicious of their actions, what do you ask them?" Alice asked Colin. They had been in her lab all day long trying to get him to learn the secret question and the secret answer they would be using from now on. Though, no matter how many times Alice pounded it into his head, Colin just didn't seem to get it.


"Ally, I don't know and I'm not going to know. Just give up already, I'll know who you are and I'll know who is an imposter if you can just trust me!" Colin said, getting angry. He didn't like having to learn all of these secret what-evers. He just wanted to fight and destroy things, do what he was made to do. Though, he needed Alice's permission first and she still didn't approve. She always told him that there were dangers to every person; she said that every strong person had a weakness, a 'kryptonite'. Though, Colin didn't understand what a 'kryptonite' was and didn't want to. Intelligence was Alice's strength and Colin had all the physical strength. All they needed was to work together and they could conquer everything.

Things seemed to be left in a strangely tense air as the participants of the confrontations parted ways. Crow had entered the building expecting to be faced with more guards, hostility and combat. That he had found, but certainly in the oddest ways. Then a man that Crow had barely noticed, one plainly dressed in a scientist's getup began to walk away. Hesitating for a moment Crow looked around, there was really no one else to question. It was a poor lead, but he figured if anyone knew anything it should be the scientist types, right? He followed the scientist shortly after, moving at a fast walk to catch up to him.

Derek continued to clean his closet as she spoke. When there was no more cleaning to be done the question had risen and he took a moment to make like he was looking for a shirt to wear, covering his emotions and thoughts from her as he searched for an answer.

He knew the answer for both the clothing and question issues. No shirt and, "I don't make them rebellious. If that's what you're asking." Derek replied and took a seat at his computer opening a few more files and tilting the monitor to the right a bit to show her the files.

Multiple files, showing multiple projects he was involved with as a Trainer. Some still continuing, others shut down. A few attachments were shown here and there, Dr. Akiko Takahashi's profile attached to multiple files. Obviously Projects she was involved in, even if, for a short while.

The Trainer sighed and continued to look at the screen. "You'll notice they all involve experimentation's with kids. I guess that's how I suffered I feel as if it's where I should start. You'll also notice that I was a Trainer for all the projects and in each project they had a "subject" disappear and show signs of "failure". They didn't. What I do is make them see something worth fighting for, and to see if it's all really worth it. In a few hours Jason's gonna call for a meeting with all the Trainers and Scientists. I'm going to volunteer to be the Instructor for all physical non-classroom lessons."

He paused, not for effect but to see what the Doctor had to say. What the scientist had to say.

Derek glanced at her. "Can't forgive who?" He asked. It especially peaked his interest when he saw a tear on her cheek.

A small snowflake fell from the moist atmosphere, thanks to Anaheim. There was usually a small amount of snow when it was moist out, thanks to his aura. Unfortunately, that's also what keeps him seperate. Catching the single snowflake in the palm of his hand, he looked at it and smiled. "It's beautiful." He told himself, stroking it and glad that it didn't melt in his hand like normal humans and their hands.

Dr.

Akiko

Takahashi

Akiko sat there for a moment as she recollected her thoughts. That guy knew how to get things out of her.. Things she'd rather not reveal to anyone... She would have to be more careful.. or she would become vulnerable to him.. She took a deep breath as she regained her normal attitude, and left his room. She headed to her room grabbed a few things and went back to Derek's room. She decided to have tea, as she waited for him to return. She paged Derek on his pager, leaving the message, I want to help you with the 'lessons' She pressed send and then added another message. Why does my file have scribbles all over my picture..? she was somewhat confused by the notes he had written about her.. She sat back on his bed and fell asleep..