Assessment of Abilities

Chapter 10 | The Country Side

It had been a week since 'the talk' and the apartment had chilled back down. Roman and Virgil were still spending time together; more so now they knew they were studying the same minor. Logan and Patton had been a little awkward at first but after a couple of days, they went back to being comfortable within each other's presence.

The topic of Virgil's painting was never brought up again, in fear that he'd either freak out and leave or explain himself; both options were horrific.

It was now the following weekend and also a bank holiday. Meaning they'd get a 3-day weekend; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Thus they decided to take a trip to the countryside, somewhere they could be alone to demonstrate and/or test their powers.

"You ready?!" Patton called out from the living room; already packed and ready to go. It was Friday evening and Patton was buzzed, he'd packed everything they'd need in case of emergencies and more. Virgil was the next to come out of his room with a rucksack "You know it, pop star~" he winked before collapsing on the sofa, his wings spread and fully relaxed taking up the rest of the sofa.

Patton giggled but was secretly really happy Virgil felt at peace and accepted here, that dark secret still troubled him though... Nevertheless, he would tell himself 'curiosity killed the cat' whenever he was reminded of that painting, and the thought of a cat dying pushed the thought away instantly.

Logan was the third person to emerge with an old leather suitcase. Virgil snorted a laugh "I wasn't aware there was a war on" he smirked. Logan raised a brow not understanding "Of course there are... there's the-..."

"Whoa whoa whoa! Stop..." Virgil laughed and sighed, "I just meant your suitcase dude, you look like an evacuee" he informed, thankfully stopping the WAY too political conversation he'd almost got himself into.

Patton almost spat out the water he'd just drank when he saw a pout appear on Logan's lips "I like old items...they hold inquisitive history and frankly look great, not to mention they are practical" he informed, leaving Virgil speechless, simply staring at Logan's momentary emotional expression.

"What did you do to him?" Virgil asked Patton, glancing at him just as he'd stopped choking. The latter shook his head, unable to talk right now but wanting to refuse liability.

"I'M READY!" Roman emerge with 3 suitcases, a rucksack and a box?

All three looked at him and blinked in confusion "Roman... You do realise this is a 3 day trip to the country, correct?" Logan asked, taking a seat on his armchair. Roman shrugged and moved his luggage away from his door "What? I can't look good in the country?" he grinned, like he was the happiest man alive.

Thus the group head off, they took a bus to the train station and then a cab the rest of the way.

When they arrived they looked around. Around them was nothing but trees and grass, no houses, no people, no traffic, nothing.

"We're here! Oh my word, smell that fresh air!~" Patton exclaimed as he ran around the tall grass, already picking daisies to make a daisy chain. Virgil waited for the cab driver to fully leave before allowing his wings to be visible. He shrugged nonchalantly "Suppose it's... relaxing"

Next was Logan who had already begun putting up his tent, he had no words on the matter; he simply wanted to set up camp and relax with a good book. Roman, on the other hand, grimaced at what he saw "What is that god-awful smell?" as he dragged his luggage over to the spot Logan had chosen to make camp; just by the treeline and the clearing.

Virgil smirked "That would be animal shit, Princey" he smirked; getting just the reaction he wanted. Patton pouted in response and smacked Virgil's arm "Language!" he huffed and then smiled sympathetically at Roman. "Roman, that smell is nature at it's fullest~! Embrace it!" He grinned before starting to remove the other's tent equipment; they had brought 2 tents, Patton and Logan were sharing a tent and Roman and Virgil were sharing the other.