Just Let It Go ( Brad/Open)

[Mia Delport]

It was another day. Yeah one of those things with the sunshine and the sparse clouds and school. Mia usually liked school....went to all her classes and had fun with that....Buuuut today...being such a beautiful day outside, she didn't want to be cooped up inside. She just wanted to be outside and having fun...

So, going against her normal character, she skipped class. Just now leaving the building when she should have been attending her English class.

She was sure it wouldn't matter really. She had good grades and there was no test scheduled. Just so long as her parents didn't find out she would be golden!

Making her way around to the side of her building...wearing a pair of jeans and a t-shirt she slid her bag up onto her shoulder and then whistled for Sylar.

He was not far off, as usual...and soon he would come to flutter down onto her arm which she held up for him. A kiss given to the top of his head. Now, if she could just figure out what to do today that would be fun and NOT in the school....That would be great.

[Brad White]

Another school day, and another skipped lesson, his father would hear about it and he would get in trouble but avoiding math was to much to resist. He was probably going to get caught soon anyway. It wasn't like he tried to hide, he sat outside in the open on one of the benches guitar laying next to him. He hadn't worked up his muse enough to try his hand at writing anything new yet but it was certainly a nice day for him to try.

Up ahead Brad suddenly heard a loud whistle and looked up to see the source of the sound. It was a girl, he couldn't quite tell from where he was but she didn't seem like a giant compared to him like many around the school were.

Her height wasn't what really took his attention though. What caught his eye was the bird that was landing on her arm. Quickly jumping up and grabbing his guitar he walked towards her. He had to know what sort of girl could call down birds to her with a whistle like from a damn fairy tail.

[Mia Delport]

Mia was not paying much attention to what was around her, but Sylar was...as always.

"There is somebody approaching..."

The voice echoing in her mind as she turned to look in the direction that he was currently. Eyes falling over the kid with the guitar. He seemed to be headed in her direction, but she didn't know for certain.

So for now she just smiled and moved her arm to her shoulder so that Sylar could sit there instead.

He already didn't like it...But then he didn't like people besides Mia in general. Over protective much?

When the kid drew closer, she would only brighten up a bit more. A little wave given with her hand.

"Hey there..."

She wasn't sure what his intent was....because well, around this place one could never be so sure. Either people wanted to talk or fight....Really no middle ground it seemed.

[Brad White]

As Brad approached the girl she turned to look at him, she must have heard him coming over he assumed. She gave him a small wave and he returned the wave with one of his own using his free hand.

"Hey there..." She said to him. "That must be one well trained bird." Brad replied sounding as curious as he was. "Wait that was kinda rude to blurt out. Heya I'm Brad, nice to know I'm not the only class cutter brave enough not to hide in some unused room or on the roof like most do."

He spoke quickly but cheerfully to the girl. He knew the many would jump on any opportunity to start a fight so he made sure his tone sounded as if he meant no harm. Brad looked over to the bird that was now on her shoulder, it was black but he didn't know what kind of bird it was.

[Mia Delport]

She smiled at his words, her hand coming up and softly brushing her finger against the bird's chest. Looking up at him as he was mentioned. Though before she could say anything, the boy cut her off to continue speaking.

"Oh I know....I was thinking of taking off, but haven't fully decided yet......I am Mia by the way and this is Sylar..."

She motioned to the falcon as she made the introductions....He was just as much a part of her as anything else, so of course she would introduce him....Not to mention the boy seemed to be watching him so that must have meant he had some interest in him. Not that she minded. He seemed friendly enough to her.

"We were just standing around while I tried to figure out what to do with the rest of my day. Its really so beautiful out...cant stand being stuck inside all day. So....why are you cutting class today?"

[Brad White]

Mia introduced herself to him as well as introducing the bird. Before then explaining how she didn't like being indoors on a day like this and asking him why he was cutting class also.

"It's nice to meet you two.I'm out here because being locked up in a classroom doesn't really inspire me to write, not that I was really coming up with anything out here anyways." He told her holding up the guitar to signal that he meant writing music and not something else.

"There are already way too many songs written just about it being a beautiful day, would seem like bad facsimile to even try." Brad added and it was true, there was even a band by the name It's a beautiful day, as well as two song that came straight to mind bearing the name as well.

[Mia Delport]

So he was a musician. She had met a couple of guys that were the same in her life, but had never really hung out with any of them.

"That's cool. But writing music is kind of hard I would think. Probably why so many songs seems to resemble each other. I mean, love lost, love found.....beautiful days and rainy days....Its really hard to truly be unique when it comes to songs...."

Well, it was the truth. Mia could pretty much think of a song for any given topic. But then she had a vast music collection. Still, she wasn't saying it was impossible. Not at all.

"I am sure you will come up with something though. Just have to let the mood find you. Right?"

She smiled and then turned to Sylar who was starting to fidget on her shoulder....A little smile given before she brushed her finger under his beak ......He could never sit still for long when new people were around....He got far too nervous.

[Brad White]

Just let the mood find him? In truth it was easier to say then actually let happen. Ideas never seem to come when he tried and when they did he didn't seem to have a pen or paper to note down what came to him and they ended up lost in the moment.

"Yeah most sound alike, so much so people have even written songs about song all sounding the same." He said with a edge of a laugh, before noticing the bird on Mia's shoulder fidget before she gave a finger to stroke the bird a little.

Confidently Brad tried to move a hand slowly to the bird, not understanding the birds nerves. Not understanding while a dog might allow itself to be stroked that maybe the bird might not be the same.

[Mia Delport]

Mia was focused on Sylar, and Sylar on the sky and his desire to take to it.....The strange touch seemingly coming out of nowhere.

Though the instant Brad touched Sylar, Mia felt it and jumped....Sylar making a rather loud sound of protest and attempting to bite the hand that had just come at him.

Yeah....He didn't like being touched for the simple fact that he knew that it was not just him being touched...and plus if anyone found out the connection between the two, it could have devastating consequences. Still, Mia tried to calm him, putting her hand up to try and sooth him.

"I am so sorry! He doesn't like being touched. Are you okay?"

She mentally scolded Sylar and then kissed the bird atop the head before she motioned her head telling him to fly off. It was probably for the best....It had felt strange to be touched through him by another person.....Not to mention, she really didn't want him biting people!! Not nice!

[Brad White]

Brad retracted his hand with a jerk as the bird lashed out in order to try and bite his fingers. "I am so sorry! He doesn't like being touched. Are you okay?".

"It was my fault. Don't apologies I'm fine." Brad said sounding apologictic himself, thinking to himself that the bird wasn't as well trained as he first thought. "I should have asked. Sorry Sylar." He to the bird himself, not thinking the bird would understand, but to show Mia that he was sorry instead.

"I promise I won't try again. Never heard of a guard bird but he would make a good one." He said still sound sorry. "Anyway there not much to do round here, what are thinking of doing now?" He asked trying to move the conversation else where slightly embarrassed.

[Mia Delport]

Sylar was none too pleased, even when the boy tried to apologize.

"I dont like him Mia. He tried to touch us!"

"Correction...He tried to touch you Sylar."

"Funny....Ha ha...."

She shook her head....Oh he could never take a joke. Turning back to Brad though, she waved her hand dismissively......It was not a big deal unless it was turned into one...Which Sylar would have loved, but Mia was not about to let happen.

"No no...No need to apologize. Its fine. He is just very protective of me is all."

She smiled and nodded....Thinking over his last question and welcoming the change in topics.

"Well I had thought about either hitting the skating rink or going hiking....I had not decided yet."

[Brad White]

Ice skating or hiking? It made her sound like a much more active person then he was, he normal avoided physical stuff because he was small but Mia was about his size, and a girl and she was more active then him made him sound like a wuss really.

Brad mentally reprimanded himself for the slightly sexist thought that implied girls were weaker then guy, he knew it wasn't true, he had seen girls in this school take down guy twice their size with ease.

"Well if you're willing for the company, A hike sound good maybe I'll find something to get the music flowing." Brad said making it sound only like a request and free for her to refuse if she wanted to. He didn't want to force his presence on someone who didn't want it.

[Mia Delport]

She smiled and then gave a little nod. She did not mind the company. It was always nice to have somebody to talk to besides Sylar. Plus, once they entered the start of the hike, he would be off to hunt and she would be met with both silence and the violent images of him killing some helpless rabbit or squirrel.

"Sure. I would love some company."

She smiled a bit more brightly and then nodded her head toward the trail that would lead to the wooded area not far from the school. Her bag being thrown over her shoulder for now...though it was likely to get left in a random tree to be picked up later.

She would make sure he was coming with before she took off. She was a bit adventurous in the woods....So she hoped he could keep up.

[Brad White]

Mia told him that she wouldn't mind the company and nodded to a trail, a little way off. He looked down briefly at his guitar, and suddenly took off his backpack guitar case and put it away as quickly as he could before throwing it back on to his back. Mia seem to wait until he was ready and the made away to the trail a pretty fast pace.

He didn't fall behind but he had to make a purposeful effort to keep up still, and if Mia had been taller and made that sort of pace he probably would have though. Brad considered momentarily telling her to slow down, but decided against, he was a tag along why should he dictate the pace they went at.

"I'm guess you go hiking quite often?" Brad asked a question said as a statement. It was a assumption but she seem eager enough so he guessed she must enjoy physical stuff like that. He didn't share that interest normal, but he was willing to give it a go.

[Mia Delport]

Yeah, she was moving a bit fast. Hopping over rocks and fallen branches....And just enjoying the feel of being outdoors. All the while Sylar flying from tree to tree in order to keep up while he scanned the ground below for prey.

Yet when Brad spoke up, she noticed that he was not having as easy a time as she was....Making her slow down and then smile softly.

"Yeah...I love it out here.....But sorry for getting carried away.....I know a spot up here where we can just chill......"

She nodded, moving through the trees and trying to slow down enough that it would not be so hard for him to keep up. It was only a few minutes walk before they came to an opening....A small pond in the center of it. Well, technically it could be called a lake, but it was so small she considered it a pond.

Either way.....she looked back at him and gave a smile...Then moving toward the water's edge and slipping her shoes and socks off.....

As she sat down, she let her feet enter the water.....Her knees slightly bent and her arms wrapping around them.

"Its so beautiful here.....I just love being away from all the noise and the buildings.....So......peaceful.."