xavier thorpe.

art teacher at Nevermore Academy psychic artist with telekinetic abilities 29

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TANNER ✉ XAVIER

Tanner: I can't even imagine. You're really strong, in ways you shouldn't have to be. That doesn't mean that vulnerability isn't okay too, though. How often are you able to control it? If that's not too personal. I'll do that then. A little, maybe. But I asked you first.

Tanner: You- That's- Yes. I like that answer. I think I'll steal it. I'm curious though...As to what that looks like in your mind.

Tanner: Thanks to you, you know. I want you to be. Okay, alright, and...Dare I say /good/? That's good to know. Would you want me to stay?

Xavier: You're sweet. I control it more than I don't, honestly. My visions aren't really under control, when I paint the future. It just happens. But I can draw something and bring it to life, pretty much whenever. I can make a drawing of a spider crawl across the page. Stuff like that.

Xavier: I like that answer too, I'm glad you do. I don't know what it looks like, but I want to find out.

Xavier: It was just one time. You can say good. Good is good. I do want you to stay, yes. I've got plenty of room for you.

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TANNER ✉ XAVIER

Tanner: I can understand that. It has nothing to do with what I am, but I get like that when I read sometimes. That's a lot, though. That can't be fun. Is there anything to help at all? Well, if you ever do again, at least I'll know what to do. Where to find you. Good, I'm on my way. Are you hungry? I can bring food.

Tanner: Me? No, I'm not seeing anyone. Are you...Seeing anyone?

Tanner: If you say so. You're right about that. Way too much time to think. Yeah, as far as I know. I haven't heard any differently. Yeah, there is that fun little detail. I know what you mean, but...We'll be okay. Somehow. We can't think like that, Xavier. It's easy to, I know. Especially with what you're up against. But you can't stress yourself like that. You'll get sick. Is there anything I can do to help?

Xavier: My ability is a lot, sometimes. When I can control it, it's not so bad. You do know, and you're more than welcome to come check up on me in person. Any time. Are you hungry?

Xavier: I'm not, no. ...Except you.

Xavier: I'm just glad you're okay. Just being here will help. I'm alright, I promise.

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TANNER ✉ XAVIER

Tanner: I'm glad that's where you've been. That it wasn't something worse. I'll come by then. How does tonight sound? If you're there, and not too busy I mean.

Tanner: That's alright, it's a fair question. But, no. You can say that again. Not that you need to.

Tanner: Just alright? All things considered, I'm okay. Business has been good at the very least.

Xavier: I just get sucked in, I lose track of time. Especially if my ability is what's got me painting. I've slept through a whole week before, only waking up after I'd finished whatever premonition had come knocking. I try not to disappear like that. Tonight is perfect, I'll leave the door unlocked for you.

Xavier: Does that mean... you're not seeing anyone?

Xavier: Just tired, nothing to worry about. That's good to hear. I mean, it'd suck if business wasn't good. Is everything still okay in town? I know us Outcasts have to fly under the radar in Jericho, all of this activity at Nevermore worries me. It's bad enough that something's going on, but if the Normies find out that something's going on... There's not exactly a good history between Normies and Outcasts. Those stories usually end in fire.

Xavier: And I've been painting fire. I think it's just the cave, but I can't be sure.

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TANNER ✉ XAVIER

Tanner: I'm okay, just wanted to check on you. You've been quiet.

Tanner: Yeah, I saw it too. Hell no, it's not me. But...Looks like someone has more to worry about than the thing trying to eat people on campus. And...Everything else.

Tanner: How are you holding up?

Xavier: I've just been painting. You can come by my studio, whenever. I'd like to see you.

Xavier: Yeah, looks like it. I was curious, just curious. This place is getting weirder by the day.

Xavier: I'm alright. How are you?

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TANNER ✉ XAVIER

Tanner: Hey, uh-

Tanner: Hey.

Xavier: Hey! How are you?

Xavier: I saw the newest post on that mystery blog. Is that....?

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TANNER 📲 XAVIER

Tanner: I guess you're right, but I'm not one for arguing so I'll just agree. Then again, this is Nevermore we're talking about. At some point, the scale for what constitutes weird gets skewed.

Tanner: I'm not creeped out by you. Not at all. It's not anything you have to apologize for or feel weird about. You saved my life. Besides. It's not exactly like I'm 'normal' either. Whatever the reason...I'm just glad you were, Xavier. I mean that.

Xavier: I'm not either, if we're honest. Tell me about it, this place is... something. That's for sure.

Xavier: I'm glad you're not. I can't control it, when I'm having a vision, I draw or paint. It just happens. I'm not even always awake. Those other two paintings on that social media account were mine too. Nico bought them off of me. I dream about that place. And that monster.

Xavier: I'm glad I was there too. I wouldn't want to lose you, especially not like that.

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TANNER 📲 XAVIER

Tanner: Okay, this shit is getting...Weird.

Xavier: I have to agree with you there, though it could be argued that it was already weird. Getting weirder by the minute.

Xavier: I hope you're not creeped out by me now. It was my ability, I had a vision. That's how I was there in time to save you.

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XAVIER 📲 TANNER

Tanner: I don't feel like I owe you anything, necessarily. I just...I just want you to know I appreciate it.

Tanner: Oh, wow. Xavier...This...That's incredible. You're really talented.

Tanner: I'll be there in a jif, do you want me to bring anything?

Xavier: You're sweet. I do know, by the way. I just didn't do it for kudos, and I'd do it again if time turned back.

Xavier: Thanks, I'm glad you think so. Art is my ability, after all. I can show you when you get here. I've been into art my whole life.

Xavier: Just you, unless you need anything.

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XAVIER 📲 TANNER

Tanner: Me too. I've been trying to come up with something to do to thank you.

Tanner: Yeah? That's incredible. Could I see?

Tanner: We should. I can come to you, if you'd like.

Xavier: You don't have to thank me, I hope you don't feel like you owe me anything.

Xavier: Yeah, I don't mind sharing.

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Xavier: Okay, I'm in my art shed. It's on campus.

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XAVIER 📲 TANNER

Tanner: Hey! Thanks, that's really kind of you. I'm alright, all things considered. I'm alive, thanks to you.

Tanner: How are you, Xavier?

Xavier: That's good to hear. I'm just glad you weren't hurt.

Xavier: I've been painting, actually.

Xavier: We should hang out.

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XAVIER 📲 TANNER

Xavier: Hey. I just wanted to check in and make sure you were okay.

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itstanneroconner​:

Taking in a breath, Tanner finally managed to take something that resembled a breath. Regaining his senses, he fully took in the scene he’d found himself in, staring up at Xavier, their bodies pressed closer than anything Tanner had felt in literal years. “I’m alright, thanks to you. I’m alive, the rest I can deal with.” He said, the ghost of a smile on this lips. “I’m really glad you did. That would have sucked.” He peeked around Xavier’s shoulder, eyes seeking the shattered gargoyle. “Me either. That’s…I mean…This place is pretty old. I would say maybe the structure is fading. But, would the witches on staff let that happen?” Tanner wondered aloud. Lost in thought, he didn’t realize that he was shaking. Nor did he realize that at some point during the fall and subsequent landing, one of his arms managed to wrap around the others waist. 

As Tanner spoke, Xavier listened, a little shocked by it all so there was little outward response. He kept taking it all in, nodding as he listened to Tanner. When he tuned fully back into reality, he felt the other man shaking and pulled him closer, repositioning himself so that they could sit on the ground in a way that allowed him to pull Tanner into his lap. “You’re okay,” he reassured. After a moment, he looked back to the gargoyle again, suspiciously at the roof, and then back to Tanner. “I want to say no? This place should be protected. --Is that--” His eyes squinted at the gargoyle, a shift in the angle of his head changing the way the light reflected. “--Is that something slick on that piece? I thought I saw light bounce off of something.”

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itstanneroconner​:

mysteriesofnevermore​:

The night was just like any other night, inconspicuous with nothing out of the ordinary. The weather was fine, there were no strong winds. Suddenly, and without warning, one of the gargoyles at Nevermore Academy fell from the rooftops, quickly descending down towards Tanner O’Connor. There was nobody in sight on the roof, but there were inky, smudged fingerprints on the gargoyle itself. They didn’t stand out hugely against the dark cement of the figure, but if touched it was still wet. 

Before the gargoyle could hit him, Xavier Thorpe appeared seemingly out of nowhere and was able to tackle the other man and push the both of them away. Nearly less than a single second later, the heavy gargoyle hit the ground so hard it shattered. 

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Tanner had been walking through the campus of Nevermore following a meeting with the Dean regarding an idea for a bookstore partnership they had been tossing around. Chewing his lip, Tanner kept his eyes on the ground beneath his feet. He didn’t even hear the scraping of the stone as the gargoyle slipped from its position, and he definitely didn’t hear Xavier’s hurried footsteps approaching. When the other  man’s body collided with his, Tanner felt his breath leave him, and his body smarted as he landed with a less-than-gentle thud on the nearby grass. Just as he managed to lift his head, the gargoyle crashed into the very spot he’d been standing in just milliseconds before. “What the fuck?” He muttered, his jaw falling open while his eyes focused on the horrifying scene before him. “I- You- Th-Thanks. Thank you. I- What the hell just happened?” Tanner asked, shaking his head. “Are you okay?”

There was barely time to think between the moment that Xavier managed to get Tanner out of harm’s way. Neither of them landed very gracefully, but he did his best to make their landing as easy as possible. Then he found himself face to face with Tanner, one body on top of the other body. They were so close that he could feel the other man’s heartbeat, pounding with his own. He only had that second to notice before his attention turned to the shattered remains of the gargoyle, up to the empty roof, and back again. “I should be asking you that. And you don’t have to thank me. I saw it falling, I couldn’t just let it hit you.I don’t know how it fell, I’ve never seen that happen before.”

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itstanneroconner​:

PM: You’re sweet. There’s still nothing to thank me for. A date. Absolutely. That’s cute, you’re cute. Yes. Of course. I hoped you’d ask. I’m excited, I’m up for anything. Thank you. Regardless, I just hope it comes to a conclusion soon. It’s all the waiting that makes it worse. But, let’s talk about happier things. Have you eaten?

PM: I can’t wait to see you. I like thanking you. You’re cute too. I hoped you’d say that. It’ll be good, I’ll make sure of it. I know you well enough to know what you like. Mr. Romance Sale. I hope so too. That’s a good idea. I ate breakfast, I think. What about you?

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PM: Good, I want you to. I’ll make sure you sleep, don’t worry. Like I said, I’ll take care of everything. I trust you too. And I won’t break your trust in me. Now is the perfect time to say so. We could do that, I’d like that. Yeah, let’s hope. Things are bound to get weird around here sometime, but…

PM: Even if I can’t sleep, I feel better being with you. Thank you. Then it’s a date, but I’ll ask officially just for the record: will you be my Valentine? I’ll take you out. Yeah... It’s unsettling, to say the least. I hope it’s nothing. I could be completely off base.

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itstanneroconner​:

PM: Well, we’ll get that theory tested tonight. If nothing else, if you start struggling I’ll wake you up. I’ll be with you either way. Okay, I just wanted to make sure you didn’t feel that way. You…Did? Oh, wow. I would’ve accepted, you know. No problem. I understand. The implications of the question alone is…Not good for a lot of people. A lot of good people. 

PM: Thank you. I feel safer, and less like I want to avoid sleeping all together. I trust you. Yeah, I know now isn’t the best time to say so, but it’s true. We could pretend Valentine’s Day hasn’t happened yet. Go out anyway. I know, I was thinking the same thing. Let’s hope nothing else happens, then this will all turn out to be silly.