[SCT] Snowboard > Ski

[Devyn Solway]

Once again the time of year rolled around where the school would take the kids who signed up for the trip off on a little Ski adventure. Devyn had pretty much made sure to go every year since the day she started to attend BA those many years ago. She always had fun, always got into trouble, and she always made sure to make the point of how it was better to snowboard then to ski. Not that she would go beat up all the people using a pair of skies that she came across, but she might have thrown snowballs at them and made sure to speed pass them on her snowboard. Small things like that.

Normally on these trips she was typically with someone; dating or fooling around with, but there was always someone. Not this time and while it was odd to not be explaining to some chic or guy how to ski or keeping them warm by letting them into her jacket, she was okay with it at the same time. Solitude never hurt anyone and it was not like she was used to it. Plus, she was having way too much fun on the slopes to even worry about the details of what she was used to happening every year on the trip. What she did expect to happen at the Ski Lift did happen.

There was going to always be that one person who was new to using the Ski Lift that was just too scared or what have you and they just ended up making everyone have to wait while the attendant did their best to get the person to either sit down or to come back later. Devyn let out a deep sigh as she stood next in line, watching the person struggle with the attendant and debating if she was going to bother to help them get on or scare them off. "This shirt so fits this situation." Devyn said loud enough to be hard by pretty much everyone around her. She was referring to the shirt that could be seen under her unzipped jacket.

[Vera M. Solway]

There were times when Vera appreciated the ones who came up with planning these trips. Except now that she was a bit older and, she had to pretty much dodge the questions of being some kind of "chaperon" for the younger kids. There was no way in hell she was babysitting when she could get some boarding in. It was rare for her to get the time to snowboard. Now that she was away from New York state and busy with school, opportunities like these were one in a million. Or just once every year.

Even though, choosing to board down the slope with those who wanted to ski was for the shits and giggles. Vera wanted to scare a few people, hopefully make a strong guy or two tumble and fall, the usual. It wouldn't be too hard, seeing how the people in line for the lift were total bums, if not, scared as hell to get on a simple lift. And she wasn't going to wait until they all decided to get on. Matter of fact, wasn't that Dev?

To hell with this line.

"Excuse me. Sorry. Pardon- Yup, I have a spot up there for me. Coming through." She finally reached her destination. "Hey my little snowbunny." She teased as she nudged Dev's arm. It had been a while since Vera had last seen her when they tried to push aside all of their past awkwardness. Hopefully that was all aside for now because she needed a lift partner and there was no way she was going to sit on a long lift with a bunch of pussies.

Bending over, she went to finish clasping and fastening the rest of her boots to her snowboard. "You're my lift partner. Cool? Cool."

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn felt like she was going to have to use her power to maul the guy taking forever to get on the ski lift. She was kind of hoping that no one was going to get themselves killed on this thing today and get it shut down for a while. She thanked whatever powers were at work when the kid gave up and decided he would go try some of the smaller slopes. Yes, Devyn was up and now she could snow board on the ski slopes, even if this side was supposed to be for those one skis.

It was not like they could really tell her she could not go up this way since they literally shared the same slopes and the trails would even cross paths. Plus she had been coming here for years now and the person working actually knew her and never gave her a hard time. Well...he did one time but that was a differt- What is going on behind me? Devyn thought to herself as she turned around to figure out who was doing all the pushing and shoving. There was a line for a reason, but Devyn was only half shocked when Vera was the cause of the drama and was not standing next to her.

She was about to say something but then that little pet name or whatever it was that Vera called her sat in Devyn's mind. "Did you just call me of all people a snow bunny?" Devyn asked with a raised brow. She had a smirk on her face but it was one of 'do you want to be hurt?' sort of smile on her face then a playful on. She knew that Vera was teasing, but you didn't call a Shadow Prince a little snow bunny. She ate bunnies. "I feel like you are not giving me much of a choice on the matter." Devyn responded back as she started to shuffle hop over towards the lift where they were supposed to stand.

She motioned for Vera to follow either way and let the guy know that Vera was going with her. Then had to correct him and let him know that she and Vera were just friends. They had fixed things between them and Devyn really didn't want some guy messing it up because he was assuming what was the usual about Devyn. "I didn't know that you are a snowboarder." Devyn brought up as she got into position, being a pro at getting on the lift. She hoped Vera knew at least the basics or else Devyn was going to make her eat snow.

[Vera M. Solway]

Smiling as confident as ever, the telekinetic glanced into the beautiful horizon before looking back to her friend as she patted Devyn's shoulder. "Why yes, yes I did." She noticed the threatening glare but as always took it with great joy. Vera had been known to throw out random nicknames just for the heck of it and it was clear that Dev wasn't one of the few who enjoyed them. Which made her want to use nicknames even more. "Nah, not really. I figured if you'd want to be stuck on a ski lift, who better than with me?" She chuckled, "That... and I really needed a reason to skip that long line." She glanced back, knowing there were a few unhappy campers behind her because of it.

She also made her way to the standing point, or as best as she could. The assumption that they were "together" was a bit funny and awkward in more ways than one but for reasons she was sure only her and Devyn would understand. By second nature, Vera naturally got into position as their lift neared. "Yeah, this is probably on the list of my 'Many things you don't know about Vera'." In Vera's case, she was the type to be into anything that made her work in extreme conditions. "My dad would always take us for days at a time to a ski resort in upstate New York every winter. My parents, and the rest of us kind of grasped it after some years. This is kind of the only trip that allows me to get some time in away from home."

She shrugged as the lift finally arrived and she settled in her seat next to Dev. "I mean, you kinda failed telling me you were into snowboarding too."

[Devyn Solway]

Vera seemed as confident as ever, smiling, and daring to be bold with Devyn. Devyn liked that about Vera and while she wanted to make Vera eat snow for calling her a snow bunny, she still smiled a little at it. She didn't really have a problem with nicknames; it was just the ones that seemed to be on the weak side. Like anything that involved a small cute little animal she felt just did not fit her at all. "Be ready to pay for those words once we hit the snow again." Devyn said with a slight smirk. She adjusted her googles, having a special set that had really dark lenses to protect her eyes from not only the sun but the dangerous glare of the sun reflecting off the snow.

She really could not go outside in the winter or take any form of protecting off her eyes for a second when there was snow on the ground. She would just end up in a lot of pain if she did and while it sucked to have the mark of the goggles on her face at the end of the day, not being half blinded made it worth it. "True, can't say I would complain that much if I was stuck anywhere with you." Devyn admitted and then placed a hand on her own chest as if she had been wounded. "Ouch, using me to cut in front of all those people. You know they are going to be glaring at you forever now, right?" Devyn asked, speaking as if she was hurt at first but was smiling and just kidding.

It was odd about the whole relationship thing, but it was to be expected. The guy would have asked the same no matter who got on the ride with Devyn unless they looked super young. Devyn just moved past it and was happy that Vera didn't get all odd about it, but she made a mental note to come tell that guy to not say such things out loud again. Devyn listened as Vera explained how her snowboarding was on the list of things not known about her. She even went on to tell that she used to go with her family to do this sort of thing and it made Devyn think back to her dad for a moment. "Sounds like a lot of fun, family bonding, and learning how to snowboard." Devyn said, picturing littler Vera trying to snow board and started to laugh.

Then Vera pointed out a very good point that Devyn never told her anything either. Devyn never really told anyone much about herself unless they asked, the topics just never came up and she cared to know about others more then she cared to let them know about her. "Well, snowboarding is kind of a hard pickup line. I don't really score with saying, hey I'm a snowboarder." Devyn said teasing with a slight chuckle. "But yeah, my dad and I did a lot of camping, skiing, and well like extreme sports kind of stuff back when he was alive and all. So I've done a lot." Devyn said as she messed with her hair a little before pulling up her hood.

"Oh! I have a Christmas gift for you, not on me but you know." Devyn said as soon as she remembered, shifting a little in her seat. "On another note...as a kid I was terrified of these." Devyn admitted with a slight nervous chuckle. She was not saying that she still was but...

[Vera M. Solway]

If there was anything Vera loved more, it was challenges. "Yeah, yeah, yeah. You'd have to catch me first." She stuck her tongue out at Dev while adjusting her gloves a bit. Getting all new gear was always a hassle. Not only did you have to get a feel for a new board, you had to get comfortable enough and as of right now she hadn't gotten to that point. So she'd see how much difficult it would be for her to ride. Not to mention, Vera's own goggles were a bit uncomfortable against her face. Maybe the strap was too snug? Either way, she'd fix it.

Laughing, she shrugged. "Flattering me on the lift won't get you down the slopes faster than me. And let them glare, I don't see anyone stepping up and saying anything about it." Yeah, she heard the side comments and remarks in low whispers but she didn't see anyone stepping up to the plate. As far as she was concerned, Vera didn't really have the time to wait. "Well yeah. That, and tons of fights. Two brothers and two sisters stuck together for a week, you're kind of asking for trouble."

"Yeah people are weird like that. Tell them you're a cheerleader and they flock to you like birds. But tell them you do anything extreme... and they all back off. Society." She rolled her eyes at that last part. "It's good to know you're keeping his skills and traditions alive. I guess that's what it's all about at the end of the day." Tying her hair back into a ponytail, she looked towards Dev. "Oh wow. You got me something?" Honestly, she hadn't really expected a gift... from anyone, really. Vera had been so busy with school and work that she had a difficult time with keeping in touch with anyone, thus not expecting anything. That and she was pretty late with gathering her own Christmas presents to hand out to everyone else.

Bad Vera.

The gesture was still kind and more than she expected from Devyn, "You didn't have to but thank you." Grinning, she laughed as she kept her eyes forward and tried not to look down. "If it makes you feel better, I still get weird about being on these also. Just as long as I don't look down, I'm fine. I'm a wimp, I know."

[Devyn Solway]

“Oh my dear Vera, you doubt that I can catch you? Have you forgotten what I am?” Devyn asked as she smirked at her friend. Devyn was a shadow beast, one that took on the form, and the characteristics of a wolf. She was the predator and everyone else was her prey. She also had skills when it came to snowboarding and well sport related things in general; even if she didn’t like a lot of sports. In other words, she was confident that she was going to be able to catch Vera.

“Flattering can get me down somewhere else faster.” Devyn flirted and then shook her head, not having all the way meant to say that. “My bad.” Devyn said with a small chuckle. It just kind of sort of slipped out. She could still flirt; in fact she had not been able to break that habit in her training to be better. Part of her was happy about that because it still gave away a better illusion of everything being fine. Plus the people’s reactions were just too fun and it really was something she enjoyed hearing or seeing. Devyn could picture Vera rumbling it out with her siblings and part of her wish she had siblings of her own.

“Who tended to win all of those fights?” Devyn asked, as she adjusted herself a little. For the most part she was ready and now it was just waiting to get to the drop. Devyn chuckled at Vera’s words and shook her head. “You sure that is true in every case? I’m pretty sure I heard some whispers about some hot new security guards. Sure they are keeping their distance but intimidation is hot for some people.” Devyn pointed out, still smirking. She nodded her head at the question and while she didn’t have the gift on her because it was too big, she figured she could tell her what it was.

“I know I didn’t but I did. I’m not even sure if you will like it or not since I’m not the greatest at gifts. You want to know what it is?” Devyn pointed out and then asked. She tended to get the same thing for everyone, but different at the same time. She just felt the kind of gift she got was better because it was something physical, you could hold it, and it lasted long for the most part. “You are far from a wimp, Vera. Yet, since you seem worried, you can go first. To get yourself a head start before I hunt you down.” Devyn said with great confidence. She gestured for Vera to go one ahead since the ski lift was pretty much at its drop now for them.

[Vera M. Solway]

Yeah, like she could ever forget what Devyn was capable of. She could remember the first day she met Dev and they went out of their way to demonstrate their abilities to each other. She could also remember how freaked out she was also. It wasn't every day you could witness someone shift into a beast made out of shadows, that was even cold to the touch. "Nah, haven't forgotten but in order for you to catch me... you have to be able to touch me." She made a teasing face at Dev and stuck out her tongue. Vera wasn't one to brag (okay she was) but the girl was packing a source of telekinetic energy within that mind of hers. Making going against her defense a challenge.

Vera gave her that look that screamed "Seriously?". Not to mention she couldn't help but to laugh at it. Smiling, she looked at Devyn. "I really hope you're using better pick up lines because that one might cause a drink to get thrown on you." She brushed it off. Not like she was offended, they were normally able to joke around with each other without taking anything to heart. "I'd like to say it was me, but then I'd be bluffing..."

She smirked. "Really? Huh, now tell me. Which one of the new security guards is hotter? The silent blonde haired one or the dark brunette with an attitude?" Vera was only playing along because she wanted to hear the answer to this one. You couldn't blame her for wanting to be flattered, even if they were just joking. But now that she thought about it, Roxana was pretty freakin' hot. Not that Vera would verbally admit to it but the girl could give her a run for her money. "Wouldn't want to ruin the surprise, now would we?" She moved her arm to pat Dev on the back, "Besides, I'd love whatever it is."

Looking down, she grimaced. Something about heights. No matter how high or low, it always put a serious pit fall of a feeling in her stomach. Taking a deep breath, she shrugged as she went to pull her goggles over her eyes. "You're so kind." The moment the lift stopped at the drop, she hopped off and switched which foot went in front. "You're gonna regret giving me a head start!" She shouted back at Dev with a smirk, and she was off. 

[Devyn Solway]

When Devyn thought back to when they first met she remembered more so how hot Vera looked working on a motorcycle, all covered in oil. Then the whole showing off their powers, a piggyback ride, and a kiss were thoughts that followed. She was at least pleased that she had gotten Vera back for that kiss, even if it resulted in a whole slew of bad things. Still, in all honestly she would not have changed a thing besides perhaps the date of which everything happened. Since honestly it was the date that Devyn could only see the actual issue of it all. “I hope you like the feeling of being tackled into the snow and getting a nice mouthful of it.” Devyn responded back, since that was what was going to happen.

Devyn loved a challenged and when it came to chasing after someone, it really got her blood pumping, and made her push herself to her limits. Might have been an inner beast sort of thing, but she was not sure of all those details behind it. There was that look then at Devyn’s words, even a laugh which had Devyn grinning in a half ‘yeah, I said that. I accept that it was bad’, sort of way. “Getting drinks tossed at you is not always so bad, so long as you close your eyes, and open your mouth you get a free drink.” Devyn teased. Yes, she had drinks through on her before, but not really because of a bad pickup line.

It was nice to be able to joke around with Vera again, she had missed it more then she realized. It was just nice to have a person there who you could be yourself with without causing a scene or them thinking wrongly of you. Devyn was not always trying to get something out of someone; she really was just playing sometimes. “Would you really be bluffing?” Devyn asked, raising a brow that would go unseen due to the googles and her hood being up. Then there was a question, one that was most certainly a trap and had Devyn smirking knowingly. This right here is why I end up with girls more often than I do with guys…most of the time. Devyn thought to herself as she snickered a little.

“I mean you both are pretty hot. I know you better and now how very hot you can be in other ways so I’m going to have to go with you being hotter. The other slight unnerves me since she is just like…so chill. I thought I was chill but seems like nothing ever bothers her.” Devyn said, wishing she could be more like that. She acted like things didn’t bother her, but deep down there were things that did bother her, if that had not been obvious by now. “Then you shall see it next time we both can hang out for more than just quick drinks or a quick hello.” Devyn said, knowing that likely mean when they were back at school at some point. She hoped Vera at least liked it, she didn’t have to love it, but Dev would have been pleased if she at least got the gift half right.

Devyn smiled at Vera’s words about calling her kind. As soon as Vera hopped off, she was quick to follow. She then made sure that all her gear was adjusted properly now that she was standing up, and during that time Vera was already taking off. She had not expected Vera to go off so soon, but it just fueled her to go right after her. She had been snowboarding for a while so was still pretty confident she would catch Vera. “You are going to regret thinking you will get away!” Devyn yelled back as she already bent her knees, getting her body into position to gain speed.

[Vera M. Solway]

Vera grinned, "Not as much as I love the feeling of you eating my dust, sweetheart." As far as the telekinetic was concerned, she had somewhat of a challenge on her hands and if Dev knew better, she'd know Vera was all for a challenge. Though... being tackled in snow was always fun. She rolled her eyes with a chuckle. Only Devyn Solway would be alright with getting a drink thrown on her. "I'll be sure to keep that in mind next time I get a drink thrown at me." Not that her pick up lines ever failed her but one should never say never.

As for her bluffing, "Nah." When you grew up in an army brat with two guys and two girls in one house. You kind of learned how to toughen it out during most of the fights. Out of her four siblings, she was sure to say that she had to at least been the second toughest one, only after their oldest brother. "Please... go on," She said with a smirk, only after Devyn mentioned that both her and Rox were pretty hot. Hey, can't blame her for wanting to be flattered. Nodding, she sighed and only because she knew how Roxana came off as. "Pretty much the same thing I gathered from her the first time I met her. Not too surprised." But hey, at least she admitted at her being the hotter one. There was no complaining there.

"Alright, cool." There was no way she could deny drinks and gift exchanging.

Once they were boarding down the slopes, Vera took a glance behind her. "Yeah, yeah, yeah!" The bad part, Devyn started gaining speed right after her. The fun part about that was, so was she. Once she positioned herself to gain speed, she swerved more to the left so that Devyn wouldn't end up right behind her. Also, she had a few tricks up her sleeve but wasn't going to dig in her bag of tricks until she felt the need to cheat because let's be serious; Why do anything fairly when you had powers? There was no fun in that.

[Devyn Solway]

"Ah, let it be known that you always know how to get me excited to beat you." Devyn said, rolling her shoulders a little. She loved it when Vera would give her challenge, something to chase, and something to try and best. Plus it was Vera and in general Devyn just go a little excited when she was around the other girl. She most certainly considered Vera a close friend and was trying to play things careful since she didn't want to lose her friend again. She wondered if Vera understood just how devastated she was when Vera wanted her space. Devyn honestly could care less about the sex and all of the drama related thing if she just had the people she cared about there.

To have them in her lives was what made her happy and made life not seem as dark as it often appeared to be. Devyn just chuckled at Vera's words about how she would be ready the next time someone threw their drink on her. She highly doubted anyone would be throwing a drink on Vera anytime soon. If anything Vera would be the one doing the whole tossing of the drink on someone and not the other way around. Devyn's smile changed a little bit at the mentioning of being an army brat. Right, she and Vera were both army brats but Vera just had more siblings and...Devyn didn't know more than that. She kept that thought for later to talk to Vera about it, if the other girl seemed fine with talking about it.

Devyn's smirk seemed to go between a mix of sly and devious as Vera told her to go on with the complements. Yes, this was most certainly Vera and it amused Devyn so, but she knew she still had to be careful with what she said. Well...she had to at least not be as naughty as she would have liked to have been. "You sure you want me to? I could go on for a while and it might distract you from our race. I don't want to completely crush you, just defeat." Devyn pointed out, teasing. Vera agreed with Devyn's thoughts on Vera, so at least Devyn was not the only one that felt like there was something to be careful about. It was always the silent types that were dangerous, right? They then had sort of a plan for their next long term interaction and there was the race to get to.

Devyn easily adjusted her body, becoming one with her board in a sense as she moved her board around a little. She focused on getting used to the feeling for a moment and once her body was automatically moving as it should, she focused on speed. Her target was Vera and while she so did plan to tackle Vera, she would wait until they were actually completely down the slope. She didn't want to end up tackling the girl, causing the two of them to fall, and end up in some painful tumble down the rest of the way. "Did we make a bet what would happen if I won or you won!?" Devyn asked, forgetting for a moment. Vera swerved but Dev remained where she was still behind Vera but off to the side. She was bidding her time until it was the perfect moment to try and pass Vera.