Ethan walked down the busy New York street, still his skin had no shine to it, his hair wasn't florecent, he was plain old Ethan Hopes, just like before he got his powers. He wore his signature blue t-shirt with a goofy looking smiling sun on it, and a pair of khaki shorts. He loved being powered down, being able to walk the streets of New York without wearing 3 layers in the spring. He did miss flying though. Lucy and his bags were back at a temporary hide out...in other words and old abandoned warehouse at the edge of the city. As Ethan walked down the street he didn't pick pockets or cut a purse strap, he didn't need to anymore, soon he would be safe at the resistance, which is what brought him out today.

Ethan ran into a few girls around his age, but he didn't stop to flirt like he had the the day before, he didn't want to depress himself by knowning that he wouldn't be like this forever. He shook his head quickly getting rid of the thoughts of going back into exhile from his head and looked up at the sky, it was a perfect day, the sun was shining beautifly in the sky. He looked down just in time to run into someone, "Oh sorry, I wasn't paying attention." He apologized quickly, turning his head to see who it was he had bumped into.

Luciana had been slowly walking down a busy, seemingly never-ending street. It was one of those lonely days she spent, feeling trapped in her apartment, so she had to get out and be around other people, no matter how foolish or hateful they were towards mutants like her. She didn't really dress that fancy, as per usual. Her attire consisted of a purple spaghetti-strap tank top, and a pair of black jeans and heels. She was casually walking down the street, with her curly brown hair blowing in the wind.

She was just at the curb, about to cross the street, when she diverted her attention to an ad on the side of a bus passing by. It was just when she stopped looking where she was going, that she bumped into someone. She stumbled and kneeled over, almost falling on the floor completely, as it was hard to keep your balance when walking in heels. She slowly regained her balance, and looked at the person who she bumped into. It was a man, young, about her age.

"Oh! Sorry, I didn't see you there." She said, as her eyes practically scanned Ethan up and down. "I'm sorry. I really should pay attention more." She observed him a little more. He was tall, at least, alot taller than most people she dealt with, most of which looked like ants under her towering frame. She looked at him again, as she stood up straight again, and brushed her hair out of her face. Luciana looked into his bright blue eyes, and then looked away, across the street. She was always abit awkward around people, despite what their first impression was by looking at her, and had trouble interracting. "Once again, sorry" She said, yet again. She always had to be sure no one thought anything wrong of her, especially in the city, where people's manners aren't exactly what she's bee used to, living back in Italy.

Ethan saw the woman struggling to keep her balance so his hand shot to her elbow to try to help her. "No it was all my fault, i was looking at the sky." He then backed off a little he didn't want to seem like some random klinger on the street. He then got a proper look at the girl and he fought to keep his jaw from dropping, she was gorgeous girl, about his age and height, she was obviously muti-ethnic and had long curly hair. When their eyes met Ethan froze for a moment before looking in an opposite direction.

"No really it's my fault, I'm from California, I'm not used to large crowds of people." He explained a light tone in his voice. "Not even used to paying attention either." He joked a slight chuckle escaping. He tucked his hands in his pockets so that only his thumbs stuck out. "I'm Ethan, and sorry again for the whole, crashing into you thing."

[[ugh sry, i'm like posting uber short post tonight]]

[[OOC: It's okay. We all get writer's block.]]

Luciana felt the warmth of Ethan's hand grasp her elbow. She instantly felt uncomfortable being touched by a complete stranger, due to the abuse, and struggles she has gone through in the past, but a little over a second later, she felt more comfortable. This was because Ethan was obviously just trying to help her, and in the city, most people wouldn't even turn back to come to her aid. Of course he backed up afterwards, saving them both the possiblility of an incrdibly awkward moment. She lit up inside after he apologized again. Most people she met didn't have much manners, and as a result, she chose to spend the bulk of her days in solitude and confinement. This of course was why she chose to go outside this time, saving her the pain of depression.

"It's okay, I wasn't watching where I was going either," She assured him, making eye contact with him again. He seemed to be pretty charming, probably a ladies-man, but Luciana didn't have a problem with that. He was also very good-looking, though she didn't want him to know she thought that. At least, not right away. She listened as he introduced himself. "Hi Ethan, I'm Luciana," she began. "It's really no big deal, accidents happen." She said, with a slight smile on her face.

He definately was charming, or atleast she thought so based on her first impression, but then again, she didnt want to become too trusting of a stranger, since she had no idea where he was form, and what he was capable of. "So, youre from California. Seems nice, I have never been there. I'm originally from Rome, actually," She began. "I came here not long ago."