Assessment of Abilities

Chapter 3 | Inquisitive Knowledge

After the revelation of their flatmates powers Patton returned to the kitchen and soon they were all sat in silence around the table eating breakfast... at noon...

They seemed to have all accepted each other and found each other's abilities fascinating, Logan more so than the others. Upon finishing breakfast Roman offered to help Patton wash up the dishes leaving Virgil alone with Logan in an uncomfortable silence. Virgil, who had previously reverted his wings back to being invisible, pulled his sleeves over his hands and nibbled on his lower lip; though he was happy to be accepted, he could feel Logan's current inquisitive gaze on him.

Logan wasn't one to show or understand emotions or expressions, thus wasn't aware he was currently making Virgil uncomfortable with his firm staring.

"W-What?" Virgil finally spoke up, grabbing whatever courage he had to look up and return Logan's gaze, in return Logan tapped his pen on his book "Virgil, may I ask you questions on your ability?" Logan's question caught Virgil off guard, though he'd ask before Virgil didn't expect the interrogation to be so soon and why him?

"I-I mean... I guess... But why are you so interested in me? Surely Patton or Romans abilities would interest you more?" Virgil inquired, making Logan's eyebrow rise a little.

He nudged his glasses up to the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes "Patton's ability to regenerate is pretty straight forward at first glance, though I would be interested to see just how it works scientifically and genetically. Patton seems to have a good understanding of his power, thus, there are not as many questions for him as I have for you and Roman" Logan explained.

To this Virgil frowned, a little... confused "O...k... Then... Why me first? I mean... I have a pretty good understanding of my abilities but I don't think Princey does" Virgil spoke, Logan opened his eyes and gave Virgil what he thought was meant to be a smile, though it lacked a bit.

"This is true, Roman is the only one of us that does not understand his ability, I have already deducted this, however, Roman is currently aiding Patton with the washing up, and you are currently here with me at the table with nothing more than a cup of coffee to keep you occupied, thus, it would make sense to converse with you, additionally, I have questions about your ability which could help me better understand it's effects" Logan reeled off.

Virgil raised a brow, easing up a bit "So... You're basically saying that you just want a chat and I'm convenient as I'm the only one available at this time?" Virgil asked narrowing his eyes a little dumbfounded at Logan's excessive explanation when he could have just shortened it to that. Again Logan pushed up his glasses and cleared his throat "Yes" he simply answered, in response Virgil couldn't help but laugh a little.

Sometimes Logan came across as stuck up and egotistical with his knowledge, but other time he was just trying his hardest to fit in, which Virgil admired. Nodding his head Virgil agreed, but held up his hand before Logan could speak further "But first! I think a bit of quid pro quo is in order" Virgil spoke, before moving to get comfortable. He turned his chair around and sat so his chest was leaning against the backrest, legs straddling the chair, and his arms crossed at the top of the backrest, his chin on his arms as he looked at the stoic character at the opposite side of the table.

"Very well" Logan nodded and opened his notebook ready to start "Would you like to start?" He asked, Virgil pursed his lips in thought "Nah, you can ask the first question" he grinned, kinda curious as to what Logan wanted to know about, this was a once in a life time opportunity after all, telling Logan something he didn't know.

Logan nodded once more before beginning "Okay, so to my understanding, you have the ability of invisibility" Virgil nodded waiting for the other to continue "You also have large wings that look as if they could hold your weight in flight, so my first question is, can you fly?" he asked.