Tobias
I wake up to a gentle hum coming from the generator. I love to mess with mechanical things, so after my dad died in a car wreck and my mom ran away with the former leader of our faction, I lugged the generator into my room to give me something to do. I roll out of bed and dress for the day. I let my mind wander as I get Scanned, flicking through thoughts like surfing the internet. Thoughts of breakfast, my schedule, and mechanical parts whiz through my mind. The buzz of the mirror approving me to start my day wakes me up, and I hop down the stairs. I run outside, relishing the feeling of the fresh air on my skin when I spot Nikki, bringing me to a halt. Gorgeous brown eyes, thick jet black hair, medium height and curvy. The sight of her causes my heart to do strange things and my mind goes curiously blank. I catch her looking at me and our eyes meet briefly before I look away, my face red. I can't let her think I have feelings for her; it would only be dangerous for her. My life is somewhat unstable, what with the whole no parents situation, and no matter how much I want her, I can't let her get dragged into my mess. As I continue through our city, I notice a lack of adults and realize with a jolt that it must be Test Day. This one seems to be independence related which shouldn't be a problem for me since I live on my own. Comforted by that thought, I snag a bagel from the bakery and walk deeper into the city, Nikki Prior on my mind.
