"Their abilities?" Steve asked as they made their way towards the elevator.
"He's got increased metabolism and improved thermal homeostasis. Her thing is neural electric interfacing, telekinesis, mental manipulation. The younger ones has a small do...
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"American Civil War. Does that ring a bell?" Ms. Davenson glanced out to her class, her gaze settling on the new student, who was staring down at her textbook.
"Nikki, can you tell me anything out the American civil war?" Nadia looked up, her face beginning to turn red as she looked back down on her textbook. "I'm afraid I can't." Her voice was quiet, but heavy with her accent.
Ms. Davenson nodded, selecting a hand that was in the air. "Bethany," the girl behind her replied with an answer, but Nadia didn't pay any attention to it, she too was embarrassed.
She hated Americans most of her life until two years ago, and she never looked into its history. The only facts she knew came from Steve, and that was during World War Two. With a sigh, she kept her head down the rest of the class.
She was the first to leave when the bell rang, looking over her homework. She met up with Peter in the hall, sighing. "What's wrong?" He asked, glancing at her homework. "Oh, American History is easy!"
Nadia sent him a look that causes him to apologize. "Oh. Right. Sorry. You can come over later and I can help you if you need it." Nadia shrugged, "I'll let you know."
"Great, cause next we have gym, and I suck at it."
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"Basketball unit is ending today. Please remember to partner up, everyone." The coach's voice sounded bored, like he didn't want to do this job. It reminded her almost of Clint. Nadia cracked a smile, thinking about how the Bartons where doing, she didn't notice everyone get up and begin choosing partners.
Nadia turned to Peter who was standing next to another boy. "Oh. Sorry, I already promised Ned, I..." Nadia just smiled and shook her head. "No, it's alright. I— just find someone." She smiled at the two of them and turned away. Her eyes drifted across the room at each of the small pairs of people until she stopped at one girl standing alone.
The girl looked around nervously, rubbing her arm repeatedly. Nadia shrugged and made her way over to her, "Um, excuse me, uh, do you have a partner?"
The girl looked up at Nadia with a confused look while shaking her head. "I wouldn't be standing alone, if I did."
Nadia nodded, "Well, neither do I. Want to team up?" The girl cracked a smile. "Sure. Why don't we destroy all opponents while we're at it."
"I like it. I'm Nikki."
"I'm Mae. Nice to meet you."
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"So are you like a prodigy or something?" Mae chuckled as Nadia shot another basket. The redhead just shrugged, "Beginners luck?"
