Post by Jasmine Noir on Dec 22, 2020 6:17:28 GMT -4
For what felt like the fiftieth time today alone Jasmine found herself shrinking under the Chief's scrutinizing gaze. He observed her as she spoke and it took every bit of self-restraint the girl had at her disposal to keep her voice still. She had faced off against a number of intimidating fellows in her time, from simple street thugs to outright supervillains, from greedy and inhumane business deacons to zombie shark monsters... yet none of them were able to seemingly peer through her the way Kokai did. It was a wonder, really, and Jasmine couldn't help but wonder what kind of life the man before her had to lead to become such an intimidating figure which oozed authority the way he did. It was no wonder the men under his command hung on his every single word. Hell, now she knew why the principal spoke so highly of him to begin with.
Though it seemed one particular member of the corps didn't share this sentiment. Or, at the very least, was enough of an airhead to sprinkle on a giggle or two there and about.
She listened as Kokai gave his speech, a brow quirking as she glanced at the struggling officer through the corner of her eye. "Sir," Jasmine responded to the order, straightening herself before nodding.
A soft breath left her the moment Kokai was outside earshot, the freedom the lack of his gaze on her provided enough to make her tensing muscles relax a little under the thick armor she was clad in. She perked up when the other officer approached, glancing at him curiously. She met his hand with her own, offering a firm grip as they shook hands. "Jasmine," she replied, "Is, uh... is he always like that?" She asked, motioning her head in Kokai's general direction. "Seems like a lot to deal with on a daily basis."
To say that Jasmine was surprised when Leo removed his helmet would be a severe understatement. Eyes wide, the girl practically gawked at the crimson mane atop his head, "How-wha..." she blinked dumbly. "Look, uh... before we go through with this, you mind telling me how in the hell did you manage to keep your hair from getting all messed up inside that helmet?" She asked, her curiosity darting between confused and genuinely interested. It really had no right holding such volume.
She shook her head quickly thereafter to get the cobwebs out, "Alright, well... what's next?"
