Mike started walking up and it was obvious they were going to introduce the more mature people first. "Looks like they started with the old people," I mumbled and Eren elbowed me.

"That's mean," He said but he betrayed himself as he let a snicker slip past his lips.

Pixis just raised an eyebrow at both of us. Shit, he wasn't supposed to hear me. "Yes we did start with the old people," he mumbled to me, "is there something wrong with that."

"Nope, not at all," I said, trying not to laugh.

I looked at Mike as he stopped in front of everyone. It's been a while since he's been in his costume. He was wearing black jeans with a drown jacket that had a black stripe going down the sleeves. His mask is normally plain black, but today he doesn't seem to be wearing it. He also had black noise-canceling earmuffs. For his power noise canceling just made him hear at a normal level he usually only wears them when he starts getting overwhelmed. They were around his neck at the moment.

"I'm Mike, my codename is bloodhound, and my power is remote tracking and heightened senses." They greeted him and introduced themselves before he headed back to his room.

The next person who came out was Eld. "Oh look another old person," Pixis leaned over looking at me and Eren who were just trying to hold it together at this point. We get it you heard us talking shit but good lord I didn't expect you to play along.

His costume was just a normal black jacket with a white strap on the sleeves. The only other thing on his jacket was a volume signal getting crossed out. His black mask had a red X over it. He walked up pulling off his mask. Rather than walking up to the others, he walked up to me.

He didn't say anything, but his thoughts were loud and clear in my head. My voice is giving me trouble today. Could you relay the message?

I nodded before stepping away from the sidelines where I was standing and coming front and center with him.

"Everyone, this is Eld. His codename is the silencer, and his power is he can control what people say or silence them. He apologizes for not introducing himself, but his power backlash has permanently damaged his vocal cords and some days it's hard for him to speak." As I was speaking Eld was using sign language just signing that he was very sorry. He was afraid of coming off as rude.

To my surprise, Nanaba actually signed back to him. Telling him It's okay and there was no need to be sorry.

I guess she saw the look of shock on our faces, because she quickly mumbled out, "I'm far from fluent, but I know enough to know what he was saying."

They all introduced themselves and he headed back to his room, but not before thanking them for being so understanding.

Petra was the next person sent out. It was so weird seeing her in her costume since she hardly ever goes on missions. She was wearing a white lab coat with black jeans and a black shirt that had the periodic table on it. Lastly, her mask was actually a gas mask. Upon seeing everyone else with their masks off she pulled off the gas mask with a look of relief that she didn't have to wear it anymore.

Her and Auruo's costumes look the most like teachers. Her costume aside from the gas mask reminds me of a chemistry teacher. Auruo's reminds me of an English teacher since his jacket is the only thing designed and all it says is the word revolution in different languages. My favorite is the sign language version on his back. I was snapped back to reality when Petra started talking.

"Hello." She gave everyone a friendly smile before introducing herself, "I'm Petra, My codename is The Chemist, and my power is manipulating the states of matter." They all responded with their names, codenames, and powers back to her. She nodded before heading back to her room.

The next two people who came out were a bit of a shook for me. I didn't expect them to come out together. Mom and Molbit came walking up and I was a little confused. They didn't share a room so why are they coming out together?

My attention was pulled over to Nanaba's thoughts as she mentally questioned why they weren't in costume. They don't have costumes, they don't have powers so it's not really necessary for them to have any.

"We wanted to introduce these two together," Pixis said as they walked up. He threw his arms over both of their shoulders. "This is Ms. Magnolia, and this is Molbit," he introduced them.

"Nice to meet you," they both said with a big smile.

"Neither of them have powers so-," he was instantly cut off.

"See I told you we can't trust them!" Rico yelled backing up from them. "They're traitors."

I expected Nanaba to yell at her or something, but Nanaba even seemed a little weary of the situation. After a hesitant moment, she finally did speak up. "Maybe we should let them explain," she mumbled to her team, her eyes never leaving Mom and Molbit.

"What more is there for them to explain, they are working with the enemy," Gunther said standing with Rico.

"Now listen here," Mom said walking up to them. Fuck, wait, no. I felt my feet move on their own as I walked towards mom to try and hold her back. I swear this woman has no fear she might get herself killed. "I don't know how you can label us as "the enemy" or "traitors," you don't even know us. We've done more to help this team than you can even dream of. That being said, like hell will I let you disrespect me in front of my boys." She said, walking over, throwing her arms around me and Eren pulling us close to her.

"They're your sons?" Nanaba asked. She looked confused probably since Eren Mom and I looked nothing alike.

"Yup," she said happily.

"Not by blood," I corrected so they wouldn't get confused. "It's a long story, but yeah she's basically my mom and she just kinda adopted well, everyone." I sighed.

"Her codename is mom because everyone here already calls her that," Pixis stated. "As for Molbit, he worked at the school with me before all of this went down. He is a close friend to a lot of us and he came with us to help in any way he could. His code name is The Spy since that's what he is. He is our spy."

"I work with a group of government engineers so I can look over what they are making and make sure it's nothing that will hurt any exiles and when I can I work with volunteer groups that help bring the guards patrolling the city food and drinks, and man do those guys like to run their mouths about sensitive information."

"Wouldn't it be hard for you to get any information since you have a background of working at the powered school?" Nanaba asked she sounded very suspicious.

"It was at first, but then it actually kinda helped me in the end. Pixis gave me the idea to tell them how "horribly" I was treated. He came up with a story about how I was used as the test dummy and how they hurt me over and over again and how I'm so scared of them and whatever. When they asked why I didn't leave I said I was afraid they would track me down. When they ask what changed I just stroke their ego and say I feel a lot braver now that there are guards around to protect everyone. Apparently, they believed me."

"How do we know you aren't lying?" Rico asked.

"Everyone here will vogue for them if you think that will help," Pixis shrugged. "They both get us most of our supplies when I'm unable to go out. Molbit has brought us so much valuable information, and Ms. Magnolia takes care of everyone." Pixis went on trying to list reasons to Rico and Gunther little did he know they had already made up their minds and were refusing to budge.

The only one he could convince is Nanaba who was still on the fence. The rest of them seemed to be waiting for her say. They were pretty indifferent about everything.

I'm so over it right now. My head is pounding, the yelling didn't help, and now Pixis is lecturing on and on to people who aren't even listening, and on top of all that they are talking shit about the people I care about in their thoughts. Fuck this, Pixis had his chance it's my turn either they are going to listen to me or I'm going to knock some teeth out.

"Whatever you are about to do, I wouldn't," I heard mom whisper to me. She could probably feel the anger radiating off of me.

"Too late," I mumbled back to her.

"Give it a rest," I cut Pixis off from his rambling. "You're trying to convince the wrong people," I rolled my eyes. "They've already decided not to believe a word you say no matter what. They are just as bad as the government."

"What the fuck did you say?" Rico said walking up to me. Alright looks like we're squaring up. For once today I'm glad I kept all my knives.

Mom nearly pushed me behind her as she walked up but I put a hand on her shoulder and gave her a little nod letting her know I got this. I took a few steps forward to meet Rico halfway. More so to keep Eren and Mom safely behind me.

"You heard what I said, you two are as bad as the government, how is what you are doing any different from them? Judging someone just because they have powers or in this case, don't have powers. Because they don't have a power they are automatically dangerous, referring to them as "the enemy", not listening to reason when people try to tell you that they aren't bad. Hmm, that sounds awfully familiar, I wonder where I've heard it before." I said sarcastically before getting in her face. "What next? Are you going to say they are cursed, that because they were born without powers they are evil and shouldn't have been born, or how about maybe suggest we throw them out because you don't feel safe?"

She glared into me with her mouth open like she wanted to say something. I didn't even give her the chance. "That's what I thought, now close your damn mouth before more bullshit falls out of it."

"Alright you two," Mom said, getting between us. "Mean words and name-calling won't solve anything.

"Actually I think that solved everything," Nanaba said laughing before walking up to me. "You're right, we were being completely judgemental and rude. I'm sorry for how we acted and we will fix the attitudes and judgemental thoughts." She said addressing everyone before turning to me.

"I've never met anyone who can leave Rico that speechless so that was quite the treat," she said patting me on the shoulder before reaching a hand out towards mom.

"We got off on the wrong foot, and I would like to fix that," she said and mom nodded and shook her hand.

She and everyone else introduced themselves, well everyone aside from Rico. Gunther even introduced himself which surprised me. He did it quietly and hesitantly but he still did it. Rico was still standing there quietly staring at the ground. Her thoughts were crowded and chaotic. She was running over my words over and over again. Nanaba ended up just introducing her, and rather than the usual glare she stayed staring at the ground.

"Well it was lovely meeting you all," Mom said before walking back over towards us and giving us a kiss on the foreheads.

She leaned in and whispered in my ear, "I'm proud of you hun, but you don't look well. Promise me after this you'll take it easy." She spoke loud enough for Eren to hear, probably making sure that he knows to watch out for me.

I nodded and she and Molbit went back to their respective rooms.

"Well, that one was a little heated, but I'm sure the next few will go smoothly," Pixis said with an awkward smile.

Fuck we still have more people. This is taking forever. Eren scooted closer to me so we were standing almost shoulder to shoulder. That was reckless. He thought to me. Hypocrite. But I think you got through to her.

Hopefully, because if she keeps this up I will end up fighting her. I'm tired and done with this shit and we are less than halfway done.