Enemies of Power

Rehearsal

"Here we are," Patton announced. Logan turned off the car. Virgil looked at the house. It was simple, but looked cozy. Walking inside Virgil noticed how bright everything looked. A big difference to the room he had at the orphanage.

"Let's show you where your room is going to be. We can start getting you settled," Patton walked off; Virgil following behind. Logan smiled and sat up to his desk to finish some papers.

Patton walked upstairs with Virgil trailing behind him.

""Here it is," Patton stated. He opened the bedroom door. The room was bare except a bed, dresser, and nightstand.

"We didn't know what you liked so we left it plain so you can decorate it with your own style. Tomorrow we plan on going shopping for bedroom accessories as well as new clothes for you." Virgil nodded. He set his small bag down.

"Let's go back downstairs. You must be hungry," Virgil nodded and followed Patton.

As soon as Virgil was sitting up to the table Logan walked into the room.

"I don't want to pressure you Virgil," Logan said. " But we want to get to know you more. If you're willing to tell us some of your backstory." Patton handed Virgil a couple cookies and a glass of milk.

"Just until dinner is finished," Patton explained when Logan gave him the 'I'm going to lecture you later' look.

"Uh... I don't know my parents. I've had my...uh powers, for as long as I can remember and I've lived on the streets until I get sent to the orphanage. There's really not much of a backstory." Virgil briefly explained.

"Dinner is done," Patton got the plates out. Virgil set the cookies off to the side. Patton dished Virgil a plate and everyone sat up to the table. Virgil saw the plate in front of him and started picking in it. Patton and Logan making a light conversation about something that happened at a school. Logan turned to Virgil.

"Are you going to eat?" The teacher asked him. The boy shrugged.

"I'm...uh...I'm not used to eating this much," Virgil admitted.

"It's okay kiddo," Patton smiled at him. "Just eat what you can then you can go to sleep for the night. You must be tired."

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"From the top! We have to get this right!" The director yelled. Everyone scrambled onto the stage. "Good job Roman on the last part! Keep up the good work!" The said person smiled from where he was on the stage.

They played over the part again and again until it was nearly perfect.

"Okay that's a wrap for today! Remember to come tomorrow for rehearsal. We don't have much longer until we have to perform." Everyone nodded and started walking out.

"Roman," The princely figure turned towards the director. "Can I ask you a favor?"

"Of course," Roman smiled.

"In the mall there's a costume store. I can't remember what it's called at the top of my head, but it's between a clothing store and an ice cream parlor

"I'm sure it can't be too hard to miss," Roman stated.

"The store is closed this late, but just pick it up on your way here tomorrow afternoon. Roman nodded and walked out.

Roman pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Hello?"

"Hey," Roman responded.

"Oh, Hi Roman. Sorry, I didn't expect your call. I thought you were rehearsing."