The Department of Anomalous Operatives (DAO)

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Leo is sitting down in the cafeteria with a plate full of untouched food and a notebook. He's furiously scribbling something down -- but the pencil sits awkwardly in his hand, a  reminder that he's still not totally used writing and drawing like a normal person. 

 Ella moves the chair next to him aside so she can be next to him. her tray is mostly fruits and veggies with a few sweets.

 He looks up and smiles. "Oh, hey Ella!" He seems happy to see her. 

 She smiles back "hello. What are you doing? If you want to share of course"

 He glances down at his notebook, his cheeks going slightly red. "Ah..." He gives a light laugh. "I'm trying out poetry. I don't know if I love it or hate it though."

 "Writing isn't exactly one of my skills, so I can't give you many tips, but I like reading a lot. I have a few old poetry books in my room if you want to read them"

 Leo's expression brightens. "Yeah, that would be cool! I know you said you can't give me tips but could I still get your opinion on my poem?" 

 "Of course! Id love to read it!"

 Leo slides the notebook towards her. "I didn't finish. It's kinda stupid idea. I dunno, im stuck."

The feather dips and falls, folding against the damp dark water

A dance of gracefulness in the depths of the forest -- oh -- how it weeps its sorrow 

Lost from its home and freeness of the clouds 

Cloggy-muggy-suffocating as water penetrates its impenetrable skin 

A fallen soldier once part of a shining army, the feather has become no more 

How it longs to soar with its brethren-

the poem ends there. 

*Bro I just pulled that out of my a** idk what the heck Leo is yapping about lmao*

 *I am confused but that was great*

Ella holds it weirdly close to her face for a bit longer than it would take someone on her reading level should before she hands it back "I like it! I don't understand it, but i like it!"

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

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Leo is sitting down in the cafeteria with a plate full of untouched food and a notebook. He's furiously scribbling something down -- but the pencil sits awkwardly in his hand, a  reminder that he's still not totally used writing and drawing like a normal person. 

 Ella moves the chair next to him aside so she can be next to him. her tray is mostly fruits and veggies with a few sweets.

 He looks up and smiles. "Oh, hey Ella!" He seems happy to see her. 

 She smiles back "hello. What are you doing? If you want to share of course"

 He glances down at his notebook, his cheeks going slightly red. "Ah..." He gives a light laugh. "I'm trying out poetry. I don't know if I love it or hate it though."

 "Writing isn't exactly one of my skills, so I can't give you many tips, but I like reading a lot. I have a few old poetry books in my room if you want to read them"

 Leo's expression brightens. "Yeah, that would be cool! I know you said you can't give me tips but could I still get your opinion on my poem?" 

 "Of course! Id love to read it!"

 Leo slides the notebook towards her. "I didn't finish. It's kinda stupid idea. I dunno, im stuck."

The feather dips and falls, folding against the damp dark water

A dance of gracefulness in the depths of the forest -- oh -- how it weeps its sorrow 

Lost from its home and freeness of the clouds 

Cloggy-muggy-suffocating as water penetrates its impenetrable skin 

A fallen soldier once part of a shining army, the feather has become no more 

How it longs to soar with its brethren-

the poem ends there. 

*Bro I just pulled that out of my a** idk what the heck Leo is yapping about lmao*

 *I am confused but that was great*

Ella holds it weirdly close to her face for a bit longer than it would take someone on her reading level should before she hands it back "I like it! I don't understand it, but i like it!"

 Leo laughs. "Haha, I don't think I totally understand it either. I kinda don't really think about what I'm trying to communicate when I write. I just put down whatever my gut says -- and usually my gut is really wacky. I'm glad you like it though!" He finally sets down his pencil and takes a bite of his food. His expression suddenly gets sad. "Aw man..."

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"Did it get cold? I can heat it up for you."

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

Valerian, the new guy. is wandering the halls, seemingly lost in thought.

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"Did it get cold? I can heat it up for you."

 Leo shakes his head. "No...that's not it..." He sighs, slouching. "I used to eat this meal all the time at home before I went here. Rice, beef, vegetables, I dunno...they just captured it all so well...I guess..." His voice breaks. "I just never thought it would taste so similar." Leo wipes his eyes and laughs. "Wow. Imagine that. Crying over rice."

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

 "Hm." Leo taps his chin. "Ella and I were talking about trying to do something to NOTUS...like beating them up or something. I dunno, we didn't plan it out in depth. If we ever actually do it...would you...I dunno...be interested?"

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

 "Hm." Leo taps his chin. "Ella and I were talking about trying to do something to NOTUS...like beating them up or something. I dunno, we didn't plan it out in depth. If we ever actually do it...would you...I dunno...be interested?"

 "Sure, I'll probably die though." Henri gets a third apple from the same pocket.

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"Did it get cold? I can heat it up for you."

 Leo shakes his head. "No...that's not it..." He sighs, slouching. "I used to eat this meal all the time at home before I went here. Rice, beef, vegetables, I dunno...they just captured it all so well...I guess..." His voice breaks. "I just never thought it would taste so similar." Leo wipes his eyes and laughs. "Wow. Imagine that. Crying over rice."

 "Its okay to cry, especially in this circumstance. Its hard to be away from home, you keep thinking you'll wake up and be home, and if we ever get back you'll probably think your going to wake up and be back here. Not because you want to come back but beacuase you fear coming back. Of losing them again. Its okay to cry. Its just that sometimes you have to hold it in until you feel safe. Many people mistake that for needing to never cry ever.  It's not a sin to cry."

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Cody had been sleeping for an unholy amount of time. Probably unhealthy too…

Finn has now started his daily jog that will last a few hours.

 Marshmallow is out cold, Right next to cody.

 Alright, I suppose he wakes up and takes her temperature to see if she’s still as sick as she says.

 She has a fever, she's not burning up but it's still there

 Cody places a cold rag on her forehead, then realizes it won’t do anything and grabs her some medicine.

 *guh. I’m out of band class now so I’m much more free*

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Valerian, the new guy. is wandering the halls, seemingly lost in thought.

 *BOOOP*

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 *BOOOP*

 Finn is also wandering the halls, just not lost in thought. He just is incredibly scatterbrained. He walks straight into Valerian.

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

 "Hm." Leo taps his chin. "Ella and I were talking about trying to do something to NOTUS...like beating them up or something. I dunno, we didn't plan it out in depth. If we ever actually do it...would you...I dunno...be interested?"

 "Sure, I'll probably die though." Henri gets a third apple from the same pocket.

 Leo laughs. "Honestly, I think any of us would be okay with dying while fighting NOTUS. Better than passing away from old age, anyways." He eyes the apple. "How many of those have you had today?"

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"Did it get cold? I can heat it up for you."

 Leo shakes his head. "No...that's not it..." He sighs, slouching. "I used to eat this meal all the time at home before I went here. Rice, beef, vegetables, I dunno...they just captured it all so well...I guess..." His voice breaks. "I just never thought it would taste so similar." Leo wipes his eyes and laughs. "Wow. Imagine that. Crying over rice."

 "Its okay to cry, especially in this circumstance. Its hard to be away from home, you keep thinking you'll wake up and be home, and if we ever get back you'll probably think your going to wake up and be back here. Not because you want to come back but beacuase you fear coming back. Of losing them again. Its okay to cry. Its just that sometimes you have to hold it in until you feel safe. Many people mistake that for needing to never cry ever.  It's not a sin to cry."

 *Bro Ella and Leo are gonna be such good friends aHhH*

Leo wipes his tears again. "Dammit dude," he gives a shaky laugh. "Why are you so freaking nice?"

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

 "Hm." Leo taps his chin. "Ella and I were talking about trying to do something to NOTUS...like beating them up or something. I dunno, we didn't plan it out in depth. If we ever actually do it...would you...I dunno...be interested?"

 "Sure, I'll probably die though." Henri gets a third apple from the same pocket.

 Leo laughs. "Honestly, I think any of us would be okay with dying while fighting NOTUS. Better than passing away from old age, anyways." He eyes the apple. "How many of those have you had today?"

 "Probably 47. That's just a guess though." Henri's face hardens "You won't die when we fight NOTUS, I'll make sure of it." Then his face goes back to normal.

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Valerian, the new guy. is wandering the halls, seemingly lost in thought.

 *BOOOP*

 Finn is also wandering the halls, just not lost in thought. He just is incredibly scatterbrained. He walks straight into Valerian.

 Valerian hardly reacts. "Hmm. I do not believe I have ever met someone by literally bumping into them." He says, looking finn up and down.

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Valerian, the new guy. is wandering the halls, seemingly lost in thought.

 *BOOOP*

 Finn is also wandering the halls, just not lost in thought. He just is incredibly scatterbrained. He walks straight into Valerian.

 Valerian hardly reacts. "Hmm. I do not believe I have ever met someone by literally bumping into them." He says, looking finn up and down.

 “I’ve met way too many people like that.” Finn looks really bored. He’s twirling a razor blade and a paintbrush.

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 "No not like that, I mean it poisons me, at this point I have a higher tolerance for poison then most people who have ever lived. Don't mourn me as if I am dead, keep eating." Henri pulls out a second apple and starts eating again.

 

 Leo blinked, not even realizing before that he had paused his eating. He takes a bite. "Hmm, thats interesting. I'd like to build up an immunity to poison. That would be cool."

 "It's useful sure, but the constant coughing up blood isn't nice. The pain I deal with while poisoned I wouldn't wish on anyone either." As Henri says this he pulls out a napkin and coughs a bit of blood into it.

 Leo's eyes widen and he grimaces slightly. "Yeah...I wouldnt like coughing up blood either." He decides to sit down. "How long have you been here? At the DAO, I mean."

 "Only a month I think, does it really matter if we aren't allowed to leave?" Henri says sounding unintentionally morbid

 "Hm." Leo taps his chin. "Ella and I were talking about trying to do something to NOTUS...like beating them up or something. I dunno, we didn't plan it out in depth. If we ever actually do it...would you...I dunno...be interested?"

 "Sure, I'll probably die though." Henri gets a third apple from the same pocket.

 Leo laughs. "Honestly, I think any of us would be okay with dying while fighting NOTUS. Better than passing away from old age, anyways." He eyes the apple. "How many of those have you had today?"

 "Probably 47. That's just a guess though." Henri's face hardens "You won't die when we fight NOTUS, I'll make sure of it." Then his face goes back to normal.

 Leo stares at Henri for a second before breaking out in a huge grin. "Thanks mate!" He laughs. "I'm weak as frick but I'll try to keep you safe too."