Calliope Liu

Hi, I'm Calliope Liu. You can call me Calli. I have something they call "enhanced hearing". Basically it's as if someone turned up the volume for the world. It's pretty self-explanatory. I have ADHD and sometimes the noise is just too much for me. On the happier side of things... I love pretty much anything to do with music. I especially like to sing and dance.

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli & Claude || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

He made a face at her, saying that he completely disagreed with her findings but at the moment wasn’t going to argue about it. He snorted. “Whatever you want, seein’ as you’re calling the shots.” He growled under his breath, clearly unhappy with the events and thoroughly regretting his actions back in the park with Noah. 

What on earth had come over him?! 

He didn’t know. Didn’t want to know. Whatever it was it was crazy. But this whole thing was crazy anyway, maybe he shouldn’t be surprised. Everyone was out of their minds. 

[listening-liu]

"Damn straight, I am..." She muttered. "If you think you can make it back, we'll walk. If not, then we won't. Simple as that." She stated rather matter-of-factly. 

In all honesty, Calliope was shocked at his compliance. Claude wasn't the type to be caught dead in a doctor's office... Even if dead was the only way it seemed to be possible. Still, Calli wasn't going to press her luck by questioning it. Maybe something had happened between the time  his heart had stopped and the time it started back again that knocked some sense into him.

[listening-liu]

No work, family stuff, or bad junk today. *throws confetti*. I'll be responding to things and writing bios. I really need more threads so I can get back into junk now that I'm settled and junk, so let me know if you'd like to start something with Calliope, Mercy, Fia, Julia, or Cela. Sadie's a bit busy in plot right now, so I'll be able to do other stuff on her once stuff happens.

That is allll.

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

"I’m not paranoid," He retorted, sitting down heavily on the bench and grimacing as he did so. "Little suspicious…maybe." That was a very improbable maybe. He wasn’t paranoid. Just realistic. The world was a dangerous place and if you didn’t watch out you’d be dead or worse. What was so paranoid about that? He pulled a face as she commented on his smell. "Oh yeah, thanks for that." He said sarcastically. 

He paused a moment, grimacing again. He finally nodded, “Yeah…” He said slowly, “Something is wrong.” He actually agreed with her. He bit his lip, going to a doctor was a risk. But going without medical attention was possibly a bigger one. “Alright!” He grumbled, “Fine! Take me to your crazy scientist!” 

[listening-liu]

"You are the definition of paranoid." She shot back, quickly. "Not that you don't have a right to be. You've been through enough, been treated like crap by the ones closest to you... You have every right to be paranoid, but you can't lie and say you're not." She plopped down beside him on the bench. 

A smirk of success pulled at the corner of her lips, uninterrupted by any effort to hide it from Claude. "Good. Then, let's go." She stood slowly. "Should I call someone to pick you up, or would you rather get a lift?" She raised her eyebrows at him.

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

"I don’t," He growled, "Need . A doctor!” He grimaced suddenly, as if he were disproving his statement. He wasn’t in the best of shape, more than that he knew it. He just didn’t want to be in a position where he’d be forced to trust someone. The pain, seemed an adequate price to pay to keep himself out of such a situation. “I’m fine,” He said, not completely saying ‘no’. “Just-give me a bit, and,” He said, “And I’ll be right as rain.” 

Suddenly, he gave out a gasp as he felt a sharp pain. Something was wrong…And somehow Claude got the feeling it actually might be a good idea if he had someone look at it. He could always escape afterwards. He grimaced again. “This-this doctor of yours…” He said, “Has he got Company ties?” 

[listening-liu]

"You're so paranoid." She shoved her phone back into her pocket. "If you don't want to go, then I'm tired of trying to make you." She continued walking until reaching a bench. "Sit if you need to. I can wait." She crossed her arms. "Look. I know you hate Mohinder because of the whole roof thing, which was not my idea I might add... but still... Someone should look at it."

Leaning against the bench, she stared him down. "I think we both know something is very wrong. I can hear it... Even smell it... I mean no offense, but you usually smell like pigeons anyway." 

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

"I don’t," He growled, "Need . A doctor!” He grimaced suddenly, as if he were disproving his statement. He wasn’t in the best of shape, more than that he knew it. He just didn’t want to be in a position where he’d be forced to trust someone. The pain, seemed an adequate price to pay to keep himself out of such a situation. “I’m fine,” He said, not completely saying ‘no’. “Just-give me a bit, and,” He said, “And I’ll be right as rain.” 

Suddenly, he gave out a gasp as he felt a sharp pain. Something was wrong…And somehow Claude got the feeling it actually might be a good idea if he had someone look at it. He could always escape afterwards. He grimaced again. “This-this doctor of yours…” He said, “Has he got Company ties?” 

[listening-liu]

Calliope watched him, entirely unamused by his condition. She didn't care how much he protested, he was seeing a doctor. She knew that he wouldn't just see anyone, especially if they were affiliated with the company, so she had to think creatively. "Well... actually no. They aren't affiliated with the company at all." She bit her lip.

"But he is well aware of... specials. I haven't spoken to him in a while, but he is in town and he's one of the best doctors in the country." She shrugged. "And he doesn't expect you to trust him, he understands that it is his job to work for you." She raised her eyebrows, ready to dial at any time. 

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

Gold Standard || Calliope & Colin || V6 W6 Tuesday Morning

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

"Yeah probably" Colin chuckled whilst he pushed his glasses back to the bridge of his nose. Calliope’s next few words piqued his interest, causing him to tilt his head to the side and and lower his brows a little. "Really? Your ability developed into all of the senses? I had no idea they could do that" He said with a smile; what he wouldn’t give to do more research into the whole thing "Oh uh, Doctor Jones, you can really hear us in the medical wing?"

[listening-liu]

"Something like that. I didn't know it was possible. Then again... I don't know, I guess my hearing has always been a bit more distracting than the rest of my senses. I have ADHD and my senses have always been sort of sensitive, but... yeah." She swallowed, realizing that she was rambling. "We learned in one class about a few other people whose abilities developed, but they were all a bit different. Calli laughed at his question. "I can here most of New York if I'm not careful."

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

There it was. That ‘Whatever’. He knew what that meant, knew exactly what that meant. That ‘Yeah I’m listening but not’. He sighed, muttering under his breath and forgetting for a brief moment that she could hear him. He wanted to pursue the subject, to get her to understand. The only thing that kept him from doing it was the knowledge that she’d ignore him if he tried to argue with her, he’d simply have to show her. But later. He wasn’t exactly feeling ship shape…

He glanced at her, sharply but not so very quick as he might have done usually. The moment she mentioned ‘doctor’ it was as if a number of red flags went up in his mind. No, no doctors. It was just a bad time and a bad place. He’d be in a vulnerable position, not to mention the trust it would take to put himself in that position. No, he wasn’t ready to do something like that. He’d be fine. Just like he always was. “Shan’t.” He grunted out, “No doctors. Don’t worry about me.” 

Where was the sense in worrying anyway? If there was one thing Claude could do it was to take care of himself. He didn’t need anyone else.

[listening-liu]

Calli shot him a a look as he muttered under his breath before switching to focus her vision on the details of the ground on which they walked. Sure, everyone knew that the ground was dirty, but you couldn't get a really idea of how dirty until you got a look at it through microscopic vision.

Calli crossed her arms defiantly before looking back to him. "You're going to the doctor." She didn't care that she was being a bit disrespectful with her tone. He was going the the freaking doctor if she had to drag him there herself. Without letting another moment pass, she pulled her phone out of her pocket and looked at him. "The question is, are you going to go peacefully or act like a child?" She questioned as she started to dial a number on her phone. 

[listening-liu]

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

Gold Standard || Calliope & Colin || V6 W6 Tuesday Morning

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

His hands fell behind his back, holding them together and smiling very lightly at the girl, recognising her a little, small extracts of information seeping through his memory. “Oh, only about five minutes, so you can’t have been there too long” Colin shrugged, taking a couple steps towards the door.

"You’re a student, right? Uh, Enhanced Hearing, right?" He asked, still unable to remember her name, but fairly sure he’d read her file at some point.

[listening-liu]

"Oh that's good." She smiled. "I'd hate to have spent an hour staring without speaking... that would probably qualify as borderline stalker." She smiled a little, looking down to her feet.

"Yes. I'm Calliope Liu." She gave a small wave. "Sort of... I mean, that's what I thought it was when I came in, but it sort of.. developed more. Enhanced Senses... or  um yeah something like that." She shrugged a little bit. "I think I've seen you around the medical wing... or heard you before... That might sound creepy... sorry. I've heard everyone."

[listening-liu]

You Promised || Calli || V6, W5, Monday Evening

[invisi-grouch]

He made a face, “Stop saying that.” He said, slightly annoyed. “You do think too. An’ I don’t want to hear you saying that anymore.” He said firmly, glancing out into the cold park as steam seemed to dance from his mouth and nose. Here he was trying to build the kid some confidence and she kept tearing herself down every chance she got. It was a little irritating. 

She had done more than think, she had felt. She’d gone with her gut, willing to take a chance. A risk. It showed guts, even if she didn’t see them yet. 

He remained quiet a moment, weighing over her request and knowing that he really couldn’t say what he was feeling. No, not at the moment. “Yeah…Okay.” He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck a little awkwardly. He didn’t feel much better, whether physically or where his feelings were concerned. But it just seemed like one of those moments where you weren’t supposed to talk much. 

"Let me walk you back to school." He mumbled quietly. 

[listening-liu]

"Whatever..." Calli crossed her arms, looking away from him. She knew she didn't think. Even if Claude wasn't exactly the type to lie just for the sake of making someone feel good, she was still wary of compliments. She wasn't used to someone actually believing that she was worth anything or that she could do anything without completely screwing up. 

Calli looked up at him. She wanted to argue with him, tell him that he wasn't allowed to walk her back to school, not after all that. Not ever, but she said nothing, simply allowing her shoulders to drop as she turned to face the direction of the school. "Fine..." She mad sure to walk slow, so that he could keep up in his injured state. After a few moments of silence, she finally spoke. "You're seeing a doctor..."

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

Gold Standard || Calliope & Colin || V6 W6 Tuesday Morning

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

Colin mumbled a few lyrics as his fingers worked their way around some more complicated chords, blissfully unaware that anyone was watching him. His smile grew when he got past the fast bridge without mistake (something he could only do every so often) and after the coda, he figured it was probably time to head to the hospital. 

It was at this point, having put the guitar back on the stand, that Colin turned around and spotted the girl at the doorway “Oh, uh, hi, how uh, how long have you been there?”

[listening-liu]

Calli bit her lip, wincing when the music stopped and she became more aware of the rest of the world. She still hadn't gotten quite used to switching things on and off, but she was getting better. "Hi... Um..." She looked around the room for a clock but saw none. 

"Not long... I don't think. I actually have a horrible sense of time." It was a common trait for people with ADHD. She nodded towards the guitar. "How long have you been playing?" She hadn't seen anyone play on that guitar since she'd been at the school. Edgar had always played his own and Fia had taken the other guitar from the room. 

[short-and-dorky-doctor]

Gold Standard || OPEN || V6 W6 Tuesday Morning

Having arrived at the school early, Colin figured that he’d do what he’d wanted to do the previous night and look around the building. It all seemed pretty standard as far as he could tell, which was a positive as he clearly hadn’t been missing out on much with not looking around. That was until he came across the music room and saw the many different instruments. Looking at his watching and checking that he’d have time for this interlude, Colin walked inside and took a closer look, playing a few keys on the piano before picking up a guitar from the wall and strumming a few chords with a light smile.

[listening-liu]

Calliope had made a habit of trying to run every morning and work out with the punching bags in the gym. She usually tried to get out of bed earlier, but she'd overslept after not falling asleep until the wee hours of the morning. She hadn't even walked into the main building when she heard the music and immediately stopped. Tilting her head to the side, she jogged towards the music room to see who was playing.

Once she made it there, she walked into the room as quietly as possible to watch the man. It was always interesting to watch the way that someone else interacted with music. It was so very revealing to their character.

[listening-liu]

Who's Teaching Who? || Claude and Calli || V6, W5 Monday Morning

[invisi-grouch]

Despite himself a wry smile grew at the joke she made. “Oi.” He said, pointing a finger in a warning but jokingly manner, not able to come up with a retort to that. Seeing as it was true anyway. He didn’t care to be seen often and so he wasn’t. He nodded when she thanked him, “Anytime kid.” He said, and he meant it. She might not know it yet, and he was only just beginning to understand it himself, but despite his best attempts to distance himself he now cared for her. She was a good kid, and certainly hadn’t deserved what life had thrown at her. 

He turned around to leave, but seemed to stop, Looking over his shoulder as an afterthought, “Just…” He wanted to say that she was braver than she thought she was, that there were plenty of people that wouldn’t even begin to think of what she had said yes to. That she was Special, and that there wasn’t another person in the world with that type of Special. But instead, all that came out was. “Don’t forget to breathe.” With that he nodded again, turning around to leave. 

[listening-liu]

Calli watched him, a smile on her face. She was probably going to practice a little more before their little nerve-wrecking outing, but she didn't mind. She'd grown accustomed to practice and training and knew that it was necessary. She still failed to understand why Claude had chose to train her of all people. She didn't think she would ever fully understand, but maybe she didn't have to. 

As Claude stopped, Calli's eyebrows raised a little. At his small hint of advice, she nodded. Though, she couldn't help but think that there was more behind his words than what made itself audible to her. There was always much more. Still, she simply gave a quick inhale and exhale. "See you soon." 

[close]

[listening-liu]

if claude hadn't taken action someone would have gotten hurt, or killed. Remember how mad you were that he didn't take immediate action to stop that dude with the gun?

"Fine, fine. You've made your point."

[listening-liu]

well maybe it wasn't quite claude's fault...you know? He probably didn't think and just saw that someone was going to get hurt unless he did something

"Yeah... maybe..."

[listening-liu]

So if you can hear a ton of shit, did you hear Noah's confession to Claire about what he did? He sounded pretty broken up about it...

"Of course I did, though I sort of tried to tune it out after a while... it's not really my business about how shitty he has treated people."

[listening-liu]

Do you pick fights or do people pick fights with you?

"Neither... I mean, I try to just avoids fights altogether."