Working on his gift.

Nathaniel sat down with a tray of food in front of him. Without paying much attention, he grabbed a fork and stabbed at his small salad (Somewhere in the world, Irene was flinching) and took a bite, glancing around the room. He had been taking a lot of classes lately, but none of them really worked for improving his gift.
There was one thing he could do before, maybe he should try that again?

rose walked by with her tray in hand and stopped noticing Nate sitting by himself "hey Nate mind if i sit here?" she asked.

Nate looked up at Rose, letting a gently smile out. "Oh, no. Not at all."

"thanks" she said and sat dow "so how are classes going with you so far?" she asked

Nathaniel shrugged, "Alright I guess, but they don't really understand me, ya'know?" He took a bite of his salad, "Or any one at all... or is it just me?"

"sorta" she said "but I must agree the guardians do get annoying" she joked.

Maleia walked by and sat at a table far away waiting to join in.

(I won't be here long)

Melody stood in the middle of the cafeteria, searching for a spot to sit. She was hoping for a table alone, but that didn't seem to be possible today. She looked around for someone to sit with, and spotted Nate and Rosie. Oh fun! She thought, walking over to him. "Mind if I join you?" She asked with a smile.

"Yeah." Nate laughed lightly, "Especially that Irene." He frowned and remembered the first day. She had used her powers to pin him to the ground. Easily. It sucked.
He glanced at Rose, wondering now if he should try to use her powers on her... The Guardians weren't around... right? He glanced around the room quick to be sure. Nope. No authority around.
He was about to, before he caught Raven's longing from across the room. Melody's approach was not a moment later. "No, not at all." He breathed at Melody, "I still have a bone to pick with you, anyways..."

Alright, not Rose, but that girl instead. He glanced at Maleia and tried to focus all his attention on her for a moment. If his gift worked correctly, Maleia would have the courage to stand up and walk over to join them... and not even care of the consequences... but only if his power worked.

The moment one of them spoke again, his focus instantly shattered and he turned to Rose and Melody again.

"no thats fine with me" rose said smiling.

She laughed, probably to much do to guilt. "Thaaanks! Love you too.." She mumbled sarcastically, sitting down beside him. "Hey Rose." She greeted with a sweet smile.

"Oh, I know you do." Nathan smiled and winked at Melody in a teasing manner. He turned his attention back to his food for a moment. "But really, Rose... I don't know about them." He waved his hand, as if dismissing the thought of the Guardians. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

"hey melody" she said "I dont think anyone really knows much about them" she said "if anyone is hungry they can have my cheeseburger" she offered.