Beauty Past The Art

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana was in the art room, a place that she normally only got to be in when she had art club, but that was it. She loved art and wanted every part of her life to deal with just art, but she didn't have a choice in the matter. Her future had already been planned for her and she was pretty much already living the way she had been told to. Still, times when she was free and could find an excuse to work on art was enough to keep her pleased with her lack of real control over the decisions made in her life. She was assigned to do an art project, one that had very few parameters that left her wide open to decide on anything that she wanted to make. The only condition was she had to do the project with a younger member in the school. Since they were still on summer break and all the students had to remain on campus it was not hard for her to find a younger student for her partner. She was not sure if said student was also a member of the Art Club or not, but it didn't really matter. She was getting a grade on this project and she could not get anything but an A on it.

The teacher had already worked out for a time for the two of them to meet and then after that they would be on their own to come up with meeting times and what they were going to do for their project. It had been a while since Roxana was actually 'mentoring' someone and she was using that term loosely. It was less of a mentoring thing and more of a co-op thing with a younger student who would also be getting some kind of grade on it. If they did really well on it whatever they made could be put into an art show or money and they would split the prize money. Roxana would probably end up letting whoever she was partnered with have all the money since she was being paid well enough as it is. She only knew the last name of who she was working with, which didn't help with her initial search but she did figure out the full name and matched it to a face. "Olivia Wright...she is pretty." Roxana said out loud to herself as she sat on top of one of the desk and looked at the photo of the girl on her phone.

She quickly closed and put her phone away when she heard footsteps and looked towards the door as it was opened. One of her hands played with her soft hair for a moment before she offered out her hand to the girl she already knew was Olivia. "Olivia right? I'm Roxana Strix and if I'm not mistaken we are supposed to be partners on this project, correct?" Roxana asked as if she was trying to be sure, even if she pretty much was already.

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Olivia easily got bored when she was on her own and since she wasn’t with her family during summer vacations she decided that she would go to any activity she was able to which was how she ended up being paired up with an older student for an art project. It was…totally awesome! She couldn’t have asked for better! She was excited to meet this new person and she wasn’t afraid to talk to anyone older. Actually, half of the time, she was the one who went to people and said hello first. It was just how she was and she wasn’t going to change for anyone! She could be serious at times though, but summer time was fun time for her and she would forget she was dying out there with the warmth. The downside for being an ice generator she supposed.

She made her way to the room she was told to meet up the older girl with, because she knew that the person she was paired with was a female and bounced happily through the hallways. Art project, art project! This was going to be fun! She wondered about what it would be though. She liked to do anything even though she wasn’t particularly talented in arts, well, she liked sculpture, but she wasn’t extraordinary at drawing. She enjoyed painting but she wouldn’t make a career out of it either. She mostly took art classes for fun even though she was a better singer and dancer than an artist. She didn’t mind.

She smiled slightly when she finally arrived to the room and peeked in to see the other girl. Oh, she seemed fun to talk to! She immediately nodded when she asked about her name. “Yes, I’m Olivia! Nice to meet you Roxana, and yes! I thought it would be fun to do an art project for summer.” She added unable to contain her joy over her new project.

[Roxana Strix]

The younger girl entered the room and seemed like she was just going to be just a ball of joy and happiness. Interesting. Roxana was already wondering if her teacher has paired her up with this younger girl in an attempt to get Roxana to be more showing with her emotions. Bet she figures Olivia's bubbly personality will rub off on me. Roxana thought to herself as she looked over the younger girl carefully. Not details and other features about her that all helped commit her to Roxana's memory. Roxana had pretty good money, but it was not photographic like her older sister's appeared to be so she had learned several tricks in order to help keep things committed to her memory. After a small moment of getting a good look at the girl's face and taking in the way she sounded, Roxana had committed her to memory.

"I figure it will be fun too. Thanks for agreeing to be my partner, even if you didn't have too much choice in terms of who you would get but you knew you would be paired with someone older." Roxana said simply as she gave a small smile to the girl and moved to sit on a desk again. The idea of doing a summer project that she needed to do was the only reason why Rox again was allowed to do such a thing. She had other task she should have been more concerned with at the moment, but she really did love art. She was good at it, in pretty much all forms. The only thing that people didn't seem to agree with when it came to her artistic eye was her fashion. She would not argue with them there since she knew that her wardrobe did not always fit the season and could be see a little out there. Even now what she was wearing could be counted as odd by some, but she felt like this was actually a pretty docile outfit.

"So, tell me about your experience in the art field and if there is anything in particular you would like to do for this project." Roxana said as she played with her hair a little bit. She was comfortable sitting on the desk and looking at Olivia.

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Olivia already liked the girl and they didn’t start talking much. She just couldn’t help it though; she had always been a people person with exuberant manners. She didn’t think it could actually throw people off guard that much. She thought that she was making them more comfortable and that it would actually help them to open up more if not to her, then to others. That was helping a lot alright? Not to add that meeting new people with new powers was always fun and having to do an art project with a new person simply topped her expectations.

The girl was much less hyper than she was, but she was still friendly, which was fine for Olivia. She smiled at her and nodded, glad that she agreed over the project they would do, whatever it would be. She didn’t care, she just wanted it to be fun because summer was meant for fun time and not boring time! She shook her head when she talked. “Don’t worry, I just love art and even if I’m not in the art club, I still think it’s going to be great, and also, it’s a perfect way to occupy a summer!” Especially when she wouldn’t be going to the lake anymore with her parents and grandparents…that part sucked, but she was slowly getting over it by meeting tons of new fun people!

Olivia joined Roxana now that the presentations were made and started wondering about what they’d be doing. She thought about Roxana’s question. “Hum, I like anything really, I’m not an artist so to speak but I really like sculpting.” She admitted with a smile. She hoped that the girl would be fine with this! “By the way, I think you dress neat.” She said with a smile. Olivia always appreciated original people and she could tell that this one was an artist.

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana didn't really know how she felt about the other girl; it was still too early for her to really settle on a feeling. She at least through the girl was nice, most certainly friendly, full of energy, and she probably was the type who liked to make new friends no matter who they were. That was just her observation for now, her light colored eyes looking over the girl once more and mentally nodding to herself once more. Yeah, this girl was pretty easy to read at least for the moment but she was young and the young ones were normally pretty easy to read. In terms of meeting new people, Roxana was indifferent. She liked people, liked being around them, and having fun but there was always a part of her that felt at odds with it. Something she would just write off as just because of the way she was raised and just keep moving on.

Olivia told her to not worry, that she loved art, and that even if she was not in the art club she thought it would be great. A way to occupy some of her summer. Well that was one way of looking at it. [i[Interesting that she likes art, but is not signed up for the art club.[/i] Roxana thought to herself, wondering if there was a reason behind it or just the younger girl had not gotten to it yet. "I'll try and make sure that we don't end up using too much of your summer time. Probably still want to go out swimming and hang out with your friends right?" Roxana asked, figuring that she would make sure that this didn't drag out too long so the other girl could get to other things she might have also enjoyed. Roxana personally had a job to do; so as much as she would love to spend hours away on working on the art project, she could not. She messed with her headphones around her neck, itching at a spot that had been blocked by them while she thought for a moment.

Olivia was pretty much up for anything, not really an artist, but she really liked sculpting. Roxana smiled at hearing that, liking sculpting too and found that next to drawing it was something that she was pretty good at with and without using her powers. Using her powers was her favorite form of art however and it got her thinking even more as she looked over to the other girl. She was just about to ask a question when Olivia complimented the way she dressed, calling it neat. That caught Roxana a tiny bit off guard, but it only showed on her face for a small second. "Oh, thank you. I don't really like how pink these shoes are, but they went well with the shirt." Roxana said in her opinion and then remembered what it was she really wanted to ask. "What is your power? Mine is crystal manipulation." Roxana asked and even told her own, putting her hands together and forming a marble size crystal ball in a matter of second and showing it to the other girl.

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Olivia sometimes, forgot that she was younger than a lot of people, but she didn’t care. She liked hanging out with her friends, Parker was awesome, and even if Quinn was being mean to her at times, she still enjoyed his company as well! Then there was Jaiden, he was crack! She was willing to add Roxana to her friends list, because first, she wore awesome shoes, and second, she was willing to work on an art project with her! Then again, she had no choices to since she had signed up for the project, but Olivia did not care.

She didn’t join the art club yet, but she was highly considering it, even if she wasn’t much of an artist either. She just enjoyed drawing doodles, or scribbling. Those were fun but she loved sculpture more than anything else. She didn’t care either about how long the project would last. She was even willing to stay up late if it was needed! Ohh, that would be fun! They could have an artistic sleepover! She wondered about if they could do that in the dorms…she doubted. Oh well, it would have been fun though! She agreed with the swimming though. Swimming was fun. She smiled at the girl. “Yes, swimming is fun, I love doing that. But I’m pretty sure the art project will be just as great.” She added.

As much as she liked other forms of art, she preferred sculpting, it was more manual. She hoped that Roxana would agree to that kind of project, but she wouldn’t mind if she would rather chose another path. The discussion however went on Roxana’s unique style and Olivia shook her head, not agreeing with the shoes. “I think they’re the best, where did you get them? I want some for myself too!” She added happily. She smiled some more when she asked about her power. “Ice generation,..” she pondered for a few moments and then smiled when she thought about the girl’s power. “Really? That sounds like great! Oh, oh! What if we combine both of our powers for our project?...though, wouldn’t the ice melt?” She rubbed her chin as she questioned herself and her hopefully new friend.

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana didn't mind being friends with someone that was younger than her, age was not big of a deal unless it came to legal related things. The main thing was that she just didn't make friends that easy, even back at her old school it had taken a year before people started to feel brave enough to approach and talk to her. Sure there were those who were friendly right off the bat but not everyone was like that. Roxana had met a few that were, but many of them she had not seen in a while. Half blaming her job that kept her tired up with keeping track and doing other things, then also half blaming those who could have been or were something like her friends. They clearly either were too busy to send a text or seek Roxana out to hang out, or thought she was too busy. She was never too busy for friends...no, that was a lie, something she was too busy but it just all depended.

Since they were both girls, the school would more than likely be okay with a sleepy over of sorts. Plus if not a ton of students often ended up having sleep overs with others, it just all depended if you got caught or not. Roxana had yet to have a sleepover while at this school and if Olivia had brought it up she more than likely would not even know how to respond. "It should be, but either way I don't want to consume too much of your time. Have to enjoy your youth while you can." Roxana said in a friendly manner, smiling at the other girl. Even if she could not live by that whole live like you were young and what not, but Olivia could at least. So why should Roxana keep her from doing just that with an art project? Roxana and sculpting went hand in hand since when forming her crystals she was basically sculpting them into the desired design she wanted. Things like daggers and balls were easy enough to make that she didn't even really have to think about it.

"On the internet. Amazon." Roxana said in a simple tone when asked where she got them, not really having like a cool story or place she got them. She did a lot of online shopping since she was sometimes too busy to go out shopping as well she didn't have anyone to go out shopping with at this school, and it was less fun to waste your time looking for shoes when you had no one to talk to them about or try them on with. Ice generation. Perfect. Roxana thought to herself, her mind already feeling with all sorts of potential ideas of what they could end up pulling off. Nothing too large, but not too small, so that certainly meant something medium sized depending on what Olivia would be able to pull off with her power. Olivia seemed to be on the same thought process as Roxana when she asked if they could do something with combining their powers that had Roxana nodding her head yes. Chuckling a little at the question of her ice melting.

"That would be where my power would come in. I would cover the ice in crystal, causing it to maintain the same cold temperature on the outside. I would have to make the outside then good at not heating up when light will hit it so the ice does not end up melting on the inside." Roxana said out loud, the latter part being more so her thoughts of what she would have to do, knowing that she could pull it off. "Now we just need to figure out what to sculpt. Animal? Human? Something abstract?" Roxana asked as she looked at the other girl, having several ideas of her own but wanted to see what Olivia had thought up since this was a group project after all.

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Olivia thought that she was already enjoying her summer so far even if she wasn’t at the lake. The school provided enough activities to keep her entertained (so far) but she did have her moments where she’d miss her parents. The art project was simply one of the many activities that would keep her busy and prevent her from worrying or missing her people too much. She smiled at the other girl brightly. She never bothered asking people for their age before befriending with them, which ended up getting her into having many friends who were older. It just happened that she rarely fell on people of her age. She didn’t mind, it was fun to hang out with people who had more experience in everything.

She shook her head when Roxana seemed to be convinced that it would take too much of her time. Never! She was excited for this project and she was ready to work on it overnight if it was needed. She could get really passionate when she got into stuff and even more into stuff that she liked. “I’m pretty sure we’ll be able to find enough time to work on our project.” She replied with confidence. Olivia never backed down on exciting new projects.

She nodded when Roxana said that she got her shoes on Amazon. “That’s a nice site, I like getting movies there or television series.” She said with a smile. She wasn’t surprised you could also find shoes on the site! She looked at her new friend with excitement when they discussed the possibilities of their art project and she was even more if it had to involve their powers. “That’s awesome then!” She exclaimed happily before looking at her friend once again.

She listened to Roxana’s suggestion when she said that her crystal could prevent the ice from melting. It could be nice. Yeah, it would be absolutely amazing! “That’s fantastic! As for the shape, I don’t know, can you imagine an ice crystal garden?” She asked with a grin. She always loved watching ice sculptures, they were fun, now that she was able to make one of her own, she just simply wasn’t sure of what she wanted to do.

[Roxana Strix]

Olivia was shaking her head at Roxana's words about not wanting to take up too much of Olivia's time and wanting them to enjoy her summer vacation. The other girl saying that she was pretty sure they would find enough time to work on their project. Well, that was true so Roxana was not going to argue that matter. They would figure it all out and probably work out a good balance between doing the project and still enjoying their summer break. Plus Olivia's voice was filled with such confidence that at least Roxana knew that she didn't end up with a slacker. They would get this project done, enjoy their summer, and end up getting a good grade in the end. Roxana was pretty sure of it because getting anything less than a good grade was not acceptable.

"I always worry the videos will be broken or in not good condition if I order them off there." Roxana admitted in response to Olivia saying that she got her movies and television shows off of that site. It really did have all sorts of things that you could order offline. Roxana just was always concerned with certain things getting broken in the shipping process and DVDs were a lot easier to break then a pair of sneakers where, when a box was being tossed around. Olivia had so much energy and clearly was a lot more excited about this whole art project then Roxana was. Well that was not true. Roxana was very excited about doing this, but she had long since been trainer to never give away your full emotions on a matter. she would not squeal and jump up all excited and happy like she was way deep down in the back of her thoughts as Olivia was thinking like she was and they were coming up with an idea of what they wanted to do.

Roxana just simply nodded and looked to the other girl as she seemed to start thinking about what they could make together. An ice crystal garden? that actually sounded pretty cool, a bit complex in terms of details that Roxana knew she could do with her crystals, but she was not sure if the other girl had that level of control over her power to get such details, but then again they were going to be sculpting so even if she made a chunk of ice, they could work it down to how they wanted it to look. "That actually sounds pretty cool. Are we talking like a rose garden or are you thinking of like a garden scene with a few flowers, maybe a bunny, shovel, bucket, and the like?" Roxana asked, just trying to fully pull out the other girl’s creative side to see what she could think up with Roxana throwing some small suggestion out there.