Yes, this new personality was much different from the one Penelope showed. Observing how Jezebel acted and spoke, Syn judged this new personality as something….more like herself. More mature, more exacting, and much more lively. Things were definitely getting intriguing.

“Well then, why not show me your loveliness my dear?” She watched the adult voiced little girl pick through clothes. It was evident that the two personalities didn’t share similar tastes in clothing. Syn wondered what else they differed in as well as if they had any similarities besides sharing one body.

As Jezebel began asking questions Syn wondered. “You mean you haven’t heard my conversation with Penelope my dear Jezebel?” Syn placed her right index finger to her chin and tapped it lightly giving the image of deep thought. In truth she was testing her new acquaintances. “I used to know a mutant who could transform his body. It was quite a sight to behold.” She looked over the small figure noticeably. “I’d imagine you’d be more impressive if you were taller. Although…a sassy adult voiced girl is a bit unusual I suppose.”

>> “Well then, why not show me your loveliness my dear?”

Jezebel grinned. She had thought the young woman would have never asked. Jezebel was only too happy to show off for people that did not know her, especially if they asked nicely. Hell, if they didn’t ask nicely, she would show them anyways—and afterward rip off their arms.

The young girl with the big adult voice smirked as she turned her attention fully onto Syn. She was beginning to like this woman almost as much as Penelope was trusting her; but she was not as fooled as her alter-ego was. There was something about this woman that she was not fully expressing. But Jezebel didn’t say anything. She would just keep her suspicions at the back of her mind for now…

>> “You mean you haven’t heard my conversation with Penelope my dear Jezebel?”

She shrugged.

“I caught snippets,”[/b] she responded. A grin swept across her face as she tapped the side of her head. “Don’t always see and hear exactly what the other does. Hence…”[/b] she dropped her voice to a whisper as if revealing a secret. “…the reason why she can’t remember the fun I had the other night, hehe…hehe..hehehehe!”

She giggled to herself for a moment before she finally was able to calm herself down. She really did enjoy herself the other night. If it was not for the fact that she burned through her energy so quickly, she probably could have gotten another night of freedom from the little rug rat. But, fun does come at it’s cost. At least she had gotten some rest and was revving up for some more fun…

>> “I used to know a mutant who could transform his body. It was quite a sight to behold…”

Her head snapped at attention back to Syn. She tilted her head and listened to the woman speak.

>> “I’d imagine you’d be more impressive if you were taller. Although…a sassy adult voiced girl is a bit unusual I suppose.”

The sneered that floated across her features twisted her face into a most disturbing look. It was as if she had been asked to display her proudest and most best piece of work. Jezebel sincerely did love to show off and this woman was hitting all the right buttons to make that a reality. She turned fully to face the woman, grateful that there was at least a small amount of space between them. Hands hanging at the sides of her colorful skirt, she looked up at Syn…

“Oh…I’m so much more than a voice…”[/b]

Her expression momentarily changed to that of fear.

“No! Jezebel stop it! Not again!!”

She twitched into a face of arrogance.

“Shhhh, go to sleep,”[/b] she muttered to herself. “She wants a show…I’ll give her a ****ing show…”[/b]

Tension was apparent as it tore throughout the young woman’s body. Fists clenched, arms tight, legs bent, her mouth slowly opened into sickening grin as she rolled her head to the side. The panic and fear that she could feel from Penelope’s mind only fueled her more; it was like throwing bundles of coal into a smokestack. Once could practically see the black clouds flying out from the top of her head. The heat had blazed enough fully bring Jezebel into view.

Sweat dotted her forehead and her cheeks looked flushed with head. One would assume that she was straining to challenge a fever but stranger sight would soon befall them. From each of the girl’s pores, dots of red began to appear. These dots grew larger and spilled over until it looked as if the child was bleeding from every pore. But this ooze did not fall to the ground, instead it pooled together on her skin, connecting and bonding to one another like drops of water. Soon all of the goo had connected and covered her entire body into a mass; a mass that only continued to grow.

The defined shape that was form from the congealed ooze was that was a very tall woman, at least seven feet tall and with a very well defined musculature. Flowing, raven black hair spilled down past her shoulders with streaks of red like veins of blood coursing through. But most disturbing were the eyes. Replacing the panicked, honey colored eyes, was that of molten hot yellow. They almost glowed, as if they were tiny suns jammed into the sockets of the large, red female.

Towering over Syn, naked as a jaybird, but showing no signs of shyness, Mrs. Jezebel Tickle grinned as she stretched out and slowly ran her fingers through her hair as if she had just woken up from a nap. Lips sneering she nodded to the woman.

“This feels…SO much better,”[/b] she said as she nodded to Syn. “Mind if I have my clothes back?”[/b]

“I see. So which ever one is in control the most at the time is able to block out things from the other? I can see how that works.” Syn carefully observed the child sized figure. She definitely had a darker side to her than Penelope.

Again both consciousnesses argued, but it was clear that Jezebel was in control this time. The more mature ego was granting Syn’s wish by transforming. What a transformation it was. At first Syn thought the girl’s body was going to erupt as the pools of red first started dotting her body. Gradually Jezebel formed herself over the child and enveloped her.

Looking the new form over Syn smiled. “Very impressive and beautiful my dear!” Her suspicions had been answered. “I had a feeling little Penelope didn’t stay little considering the clothing she was in when she was found.” Nodding in response to the large red woman Syn pulled out the garments and handed them to the other woman.

Jezebel had to sigh. It felt so good to break away from that little brat whenever she had the chance. The young girl always tried to keep her from having her fun but Jezebel needed to do this. She was not going to allow herself to be wrangled in, especially when that little girl had so much growing up to do! That was the problem, she was too trusting, too little, and she liked humans way too much! For Jezebel, Penelope was something broken that needed to be fixed. Eventually she would see things her way but she would rather that happen sooner than later.

In the mean time, Jezebel relished the chances that she got to explore the world and cause as much mayhem for humans as possible. They took away her parents and stomped on their ideals; so she would drive them all into the ground like railroad spikes!

Another stretch and she placed her hands on her hips.

>> “Very impressive and beautiful my dear! I had a feeling little Penelope didn’t stay little considering the clothing she was in when she was found.”

“Thanks, sweetheart,”[/b] she said with a wink. “Yeah, obviously I’m waiting for her to catch up to me.”[/b] she cackled at the thought of that. Such a thing seemed impossible but one never knew with mutants.

Jezebel grinned as the woman procured the clothing that she had arrived it. She took it back and slipped on the form fitting leather pants, the boots, and the jacket that barely zipped up enough to cover her chest. She cracked her neck to the side and flexed her fingers, working out the last kinks from forming herself.

“Glad you’re so impressed. You’re a pretty one, yourself,” she smirked as she peered around the room. “So, please tell me you have something fun to eat, drink, or do around this place. I’m feeling a little…antsy…”[/b]

“I’d be surprised if she catches up to your height my dear Jezebel. As for her way of thinking…that may change…possibly.” Syn watched the large muscled woman dress and nodded. “You’re right about our styles meshing. That outfit definitely suits you.”

Smiling in response to Jezebel’s own compliment Syn nodded. “Yes we have food here as well as a gym, recreation area, training area and there are plenty of other mutants here as well. If you’d like we can get you something to eat first and go from there.”

Even though they were talking about things in the current time frame Syn was pondering the possibilities for this interesting combination of Penelope and Jezebel. Like Kaitlyn perhaps the girl could be used for intelligence gathering, and should she need to she could transform if things got rough. This brought up a new question. “Besides being part of Penelope and your outstanding physique. Do you have other qualities my dear Jezebel?”

>> “I’d be surprised if she catches up to your height my dear Jezebel. As for her way of thinking…that may change…possibly…You’re right about our styles meshing. That outfit definitely suits you.”

Jezebel grinned and offered Syn a coy winked followed by a pose. If there was anything that got to her head faster than compliments, she didn’t know it. She just loved to hear good things about herself, especially when it came from another mutant. At least that is what she assumed Syn to be. In a building surrounded by mutants, it would have been silly if she was not. But Jezebel said nothing on that and trusted that the woman would reveal her true nature in due course.

“Thank you, darling,” [/b]she blew the woman a kiss before she straightened up. She really was antsy now and needed some form of entertainment. She doubted that this place really wanted her to find her own.

>> “Yes we have food here as well as a gym, recreation area, training area and there are plenty of other mutants here as well. If you’d like we can get you something to eat first and go from there.”

“By all means, lead the way,”[/b] she smirked. Food was part of the fuel that kept Jezebel going, that and adrenaline. So far she was having a grand time and her curiosity about this place was indeed peeked. A house for wayward mutants should have a laugh or two ready for her.

But before she could go on, she was halted by Syn yet again.

>> “Besides being part of Penelope and your outstanding physique. Do you have other qualities my dear Jezebel?”

She smirked. This woman certainly did enjoy her showcases. But, Jezebel was only too happy to oblige so long as there was praise and attention attached to it as well.

“Oh, I’m a woman of many talents,”[/b] she sneered.

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a rather nice looking metallic vase. It gleamed in the light and held a variety of flowers, no doubt simply put up for decoration to make this place seem less imposing. Casually Jezebel removed the pretty tulips, tossed them aside and held the vase out to show Syn. Then, gripping the vase with both hands…she twisted.

The rendering sound of metal screaming cut through the air. Jezebel successfully, with her own two hands, managed to collapse the vase and twist it into a painful looking shape. It was obvious that along with her massive size and dense musculature, she was also quite strong. She crumbled the opening of the vase as easily as if it were made of plastic and handed it over to Syn for her to inspect herself. Once the woman was satisfied, Jezebel grinned.

“And that’s nothing,”[/b] her smirk grew darker with malicious enjoyment. “You should have seen what I did to this one disgusting human’s hand!! HEHEhahahHEHahaha!”[/b] she cackled and sighed, shaking her head. “He had the nerve to touch me; the insect.”[/b]

Jezebel’s kiss to Syn was received with a smile. So far the dark woman liked her new friend. She was dark, wicked, and confident. She was like Syn!

“Yes, of course my dear.” Syn started leading Jezebel through Sanctuary towards the dining hall. “You can get anything you want to eat from the dining hall at anytime day or night. So after you’re done with your late night ventures you can grab a bite to eat here.”

With a brief statement Syn watched the red woman twist a metal vase. It immediately reminded her of her brother’s strength. How fun it would be to have a female with an ability like her brother’s.

“Ah! So you despise the humans as well. I think we’ll get along wonderfully my dear Jezebel.” A huge smile appeared on Syn’s face once she had turned back in the direction of the dining hall. Now she just had to get the two ladies to agree to stay in Sanctuary.

>> “Yes, of course my dear…You can get anything you want to eat from the dining hall at anytime day or night. So after you’re done with your late night ventures you can grab a bite to eat here.”

Jezebel liked this idea a lot. It was hard for her to find a safe place to hangout, especially after the brand of “fun” that she tended to get herself into. It would be nice to have some place where she could run to, to rest and relax after her excitements. Lilith didn’t like it when Jezebel returned to the house, not that the red skinned beauty cared. If anything that was probably one of the only things that actually kept her coming back, annoying Lilith.

She hated humans and Lilith was one definitely one of them. She still could not believe that Penelope was actually related to that woman by blood. Ick, to be related to a human of all things! But…she made Penelope a promise to not harm her, despite everything that humans did to their family, she vowed that Lilith was not going to ever receive her anger.

But that didn’t mean she couldn’t make her life a living hell. Which she did on a regular basis.

They continued on and Jezebel was enamored with the idea of getting something to eat. She needed to keep this body fueled, after all, or it would only lessen the amount of time she got to spend out and about. But, of course she was asked to display her prowess and Jezebel was only too happy to oblige. The look on Syn’s face was both priceless and well enjoyed.

She liked this woman.

>> “Ah! So you despise the humans as well. I think we’ll get along wonderfully my dear Jezebel.”

A wide grin swept across her features as she nodded to the much smaller woman. It was about time she ran into another human who seemed to dislike humans as much as she did. So many mutants were either hiding or trying to “unify” the world! Pssh! It was such bull! Jezebel was only too happy to show them all the error of their thoughts.

“Dear Syn,”[/b] she smiled as she offered her arm in a gentlemanly way (despite the fact that she was a woman). “I do believe this is the start of a rather WONDERFUL relationship. Please…lead the way, and tell me about yourself. You look like you might be quite a hellraiser yourself.”[/b]

At the mention of her name and in the tone Jezebel was using Syn smiled and looked up to the tower of womanhood. Gladly she accepted the offered arm and gestured that they continue walking. Syn was liking this personality more and more, but she kept thinking back to the fact that she was also part of Penelope.

For now Syn was enjoying Jezebel’s company and since the woman was kind enough to show off for the dark angel Syn obliged a response to the powerful woman’s own curious statement. ‘Thank you my dear. I look forward to it.” She paused for a moment as she thought of how to start out describing herself. “I suppose if you consider someone who made her own sister kill their parents a hellraiser then yes I am that and much more.”

They continued walking towards the dining area as Syn spoke. “Like you I’m also a mutant and I’m very persuasive. Also like you, I wish to see us mutants rise up to our rightful place as rulers of this world and crush the pathetic humans.”

Stroll was nice, if a little slow for Jezebel, but she was at a pretty high strength so she doubt that Penelope was going to reign back control of her any time soon. Instead she was going to enjoy her stroll with this interesting woman and find out as much about this place as she could. It was interesting and it seemed full of possibilities. With the amount of mutants she had already seen, her parents would have been proud to call this place home.

She wondered if she could convince Penelope leave her pathetic human sister behind and live here? But she would save such thoughts for later, right now she wanted to know more about her very pretty companion here.

>> “Thank you my dear. I look forward to it…I suppose if you consider someone who made her own sister kill their parents a hellraiser then yes I am that and much more.”

A dangerous and complying smile twisted the edges of Jezebel’s lips up. Hearing such a statement seemed to make her eyes light up with awe and appreciation…she was tantalized with this woman already. Whether such an action was done with the aid of mutant powers or not, she didn’t know; but it didn’t really matter. Just the fact that this woman shared nearly the same ruthlessness as herself, made her grin.

>> “Like you I’m also a mutant and I’m very persuasive. Also like you, I wish to see us mutants rise up to our rightful place as rulers of this world and crush the pathetic humans.”

Jezebel nodded as she began to follow the smell of food. They must have been close to the dining area and already her mouth was water with whatever delectable food may be within. But her mind momentarily left the salivating world of food as she listened to Syn. A reminiscent smile appeared on her lips as she nodded; they were like minded! So much so that Syn actually reminded her of her parents and their own beliefs that they attempted to drill into Penelope’s head.

Penelope never followed the teachings…but Jezebel took to them like a duck to water.

“It is the natural order that the only the strongest survive,”[/b] she replied knowingly. “My parents fought the good fight. They were mutant freedom fighters in D.C., Hellfyre and Gold Fox. Oh the human casualties they wracked up between the two of them!”[/b] she giggled at the statement. “They’re vision was so beautiful. Had they lived…I’m sure they would have loved to work with you.”[/b] Jezebel then looked a little coy as she nudged the woman playfully with her hip (which probably nudged against Syn’s ribs considering how tall Jezebel was). “Guess you’ll just have to make do with me.”[/b]

Nodding to others as the two color matching women walked by Syn kept her eyes on their direction just in case jezebel had a question about something. So far Syn was enjoying talking with this woman. They were so similar in lots of ways and it just felt so nice to share such commonalities.

Just before stepping through into the dining area Syn listened to the taller woman talk about her view on mutants as well as her parents. “Your parents sound like they were wonderful. Mine weren’t and that’s why they had to go. I’m sure it would’ve been a pleasure working with your parents.” Jezebel’s playful nudge brought a sly smile to Syn’s face. “I’m sure I won’t have a problem with that at all. In fact I look forward to it.” Syn was liking Jezebel very much!

With a wink Syn lead the way into the dining area. “Here we are my dear. You’re welcome to eat whatever you wish whether it’s already made, or you can have the cooks make you something you don’t see available.”

>> “Your parents sound like they were wonderful. Mine weren’t and that’s why they had to go. I’m sure it would’ve been a pleasure working with your parents.”

Jezebel grinned at that. She sincerely did care about her parents and absolutely everything that they stood for. They only wanted to usher in the natural order that the world was beginning to evolve into. It was not their fact that humans were clinging onto the last bits of hope of supremacy. Their time was coming to an end and they needed to accept that. She knew, eventually, that they would, but of course she hoped to speed that recognition up a bit.

For a few months there, she had gotten into a slump, unable to figure out her next move to fulfill her parents dream. She truly began to feel like she was the last person that felt like this…

>> “I’m sure I won’t have a problem with that at all. In fact I look forward to it.”

She smirked at Syn’s wide smile. It seemed that her lone fight against the struggling world was finally at an end! She loved the fact that this woman shared many of the same ideals that she was raised with. It meant that she had an ally, finally! And, on top of that, Syn did not look like a woman who would go down without a fight. Strong people were attractive to her so she would surround herself with as many as possible.

>> “Here we are my dear. You’re welcome to eat whatever you wish whether it’s already made, or you can have the cooks make you something you don’t see available.”

Jezebel’s eyes widened, glaring extra molten yellow as she spied the dining area. It was large, filled with mutants of most shapes and sizes, wandering around with their own collections of food. But the most tantalizing part of this place was not only the sights and sounds…but it was the smells. The glorious smells of delectable food wafted across her nostrils and suddenly her stomach grumbled loud and fierce!

It was time for fuel.

Maddened giggles fell from her lips as she accidentally began to drag Syn along with her until she was standing (towering) above the gathered chefs and already laid out vittles. With a grin, she began to not only collect but to order anything she didn’t see. It was magical…

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A short time later, Jezebel walked alongside Syn as she carried a rather massive tray that was laden down with many, many, many, many, MANY plates of food. It may have seemed like too much but it would soon become obvious that Jezebel was more than capable of handling it. She found a seat she liked, she set the tray down on the table top before she whipped around to pull out Syn’s chair in order for her to join in on good conversation (After all, human-bashing, always ended up as great conversation).

Once Syn decided whether or not she would join her, Jezebel took own seat (which momentarily creaked but didn’t break under Jezebel’s massive size). She sighed as she picked up a mug of beer, grinned and took a long swig of it. A happy sigh was emitted as she set the glass down and immediately set to work on a large pile of chicken wings, but, of course, not before she turned to Syn and continued to questioning.

“So, if I may ask you something,”[/i][/b] she started. “What is the deal with this place? Yes, I understand helping mutants but is that all? It seems like this place as a perfect opportunity for rallying the troops.”[/i][/b]

Seeing Jezebel fill up her tray as much as she did made Syn smile a bit. It actually reminded her of how her brother eats. Must take a lot of energy to fuel powerhouse mutations like theirs. Syn just grabbed a Dr. Pepper and walked with the red lady to a table.

Jezebel’s gesture caught Syn completely off guard as her chair was pulled out for her. “Thank you.” She said with a subtle smile. Opening her drink and taking a sip she watched her newest acquaintance enjoy her food.

“This is a place for mutants to come live amongst others of their kind and be safe from the ridicule of the pathetic humans. The original benefactor was also a mutant who shared similar views as you and I.” Syn’s voice was only loud enough for the two of them to hear. She intentionally left out anything referring to the Order…for now. She needed to get a better feel for the relationship between Penelope and Jezebel first.

Before Syn had even begun to talk, Jezebel was already working halfway through the plate of chicken wings. This place certainly had a spread! And the best part was that when she had gone up to the worker to place her order, the person didn’t even bat an eye! It was as if people ordered this amount of food for themselves on a daily basis; that only lead to Jezebel really appreciating the type of place that she was in. They obviously catered to all types of mutants with various kinds of needs.

She was in such bliss that she barely realized she was nearly done with her chicken wings (spicy picante flavor too!) So she switched over to taking a swig from one of the mugs of beers. It was once she was done downing half the stein that she set it back on the table and listened intently to Syn.

>> “This is a place for mutants to come live amongst others of their kind and be safe from the ridicule of the pathetic humans. The original benefactor was also a mutant who shared similar views as you and I.”

It was partially almost as if Syn was reading from a script. Jezebel was a smart enough woman to know when pieces of a story were being kept from her (or at least suspect it). She didn’t press the issue though. The number mutants gathered, plus the presence of someone like Syn hinted at the possibility of there being more to this place. But, for the meantime, she was go along and assume that is simply what it was.

Even those persecuted mutants, with no escape from the critical eyes of humans, needed a refuge of some kind—even if they were not preparing for war.

But she smiled at the idea of a benefactor having a similar mindset. Maybe that was someone she should introduce herself to? Well, after she got to know Syn a bit more…

She grinned as she stabbed a steak with a fork, held it up and took a large bite from it. The savory taste of salt and beef tickled her tongue and she sighed happily. The chef here must have had his own show on the Food Network or something!

Chewed thoughtfully before she swallowed and regarded Syn again.

“A benefactor after my own heart,”[/b] she giggled. “My father always tried to teach Penelope that humans were nothing more than a failed, natural experiment. They lived out their lives, followed their path, and now it is time for them to go extinct. But they keep clinging on, like cockroaches.”[/b] she smiled wide, keeping her eyes on the beer mug that she picked up and took a long draught from. “Guess they just need a nudge into oblivion.”[/b]

Nodding in agreement with what Jezebel was saying Syn sipped her drink. “I’m guessing Penelope likes humans then? It’s understandable for one so young to be so naive in regards to humans. Although I wonder if the girls she mentioned that were picking on her were humans.” If they were then that would be something Syn could work with if she needed to try to persuade the girl into staying at Sanctuary.

“I’m curious as to how the two of you came to be joined. Would one of you be a manifestation the other has created? I can easily see how you could be all of Penelope’s built up anger and rage.” Syn sipped her drink again.