Obstacles (Cameo)

Days are limited within the academy, Vy can sense it. The fact she hasn't been booted or quit yet is sort of a miracle in its self, along with a complete mystery as well. Rules and regulations have just never been her thing, let alone taking orders from anyone of a higher rank. It's degrading, and quite far put from her personality. Why she's bothered to get up early -and leave precious Brooklyn behind- is beyond her. Just to get a badge and some sort of accomplishment? Or maybe simply because that's become her routine and her half-asleep body carries her there on autopilot.

Of course her heart's there when saying goodbye to the tiny Blonde, finally coming to the realization of the dreadful monday. Once her vision falls upon Brittany entering the kitchen she's quick to scat though. As much as she'll miss her kid, one reason why she sticks to going to the academy is to get away from her mother. In no time Kyanite will be around to save the toddler from that witch at least, especially now that she's wanting and needing the practice. With that reassurance Vy's not too concerned over leaving, though her mood's never chirpy this early, and even more so with the knowledge she won't be seeing Brooklyn for another five days. Yes, monday's are consequently the worst.

As always Vy takes to the back of the buss. It's quieter back there, and she actually enjoys the extra bumpiness. With her small bag of belongings stuffed away above her, she fully prepares for a nap. Not much sleep is available where they're going, nor where she came from. Every minute counts. Seems like that's going to follow her on the buss to though as her good old friend Matthew strolls on in. There's no doubt he's going to sit next to her, even if she would of predicted the complete opposite only a month ago. She sits up from her slouched napping position with a heavy sigh, though it's not over the company walking her way. Actually the rare few Vy's surprisingly gotten close to are quite entertaining. Plus now her curiosity is running crazy. The sigh's purely out of exhaustion, and surely her sleepy eyes tell just that.

So did Kyanite finally tell him? She promised she would, but that doesn't mean she went through with it. With how scared she was over the entire thing, Vy wouldn't be shocked to hear she chickened out. Something also tells her if the information was given, she'll know right away by the first sentence Matthew says. And sure enough, that's exactly what happens. A sly smirk spreads across the blonde despite her tired expression, she is dealing with Matt here. Well this has turned into an interesting buss ride, he knows.

"I'm good at keeping secrets." Is Vy's excuse over the issue. Come to think of it she's probably held a secret of everyone's, just as Kyanite done. What can be said? Some people just know how to actually keep things hidden. With things out in the open though, they can talk now. Very similar to what happened after Vy's secret was revealed. "Plus you wouldn't of wanted to hear it from me." She mentions something a little more valuable, as well as the honest truth. It wasn't her place to tell, and that includes anyone. "Looks like you're not as far off from me as you thought." A joke has to be given though she's genuinely curious and concerned over how he's handling it all. "So how you feeling?" After all she can only experience from the female perspective, with no help at all on how the father of her own child would of reacted. Least there's a little advice she can offer?

Silence. It's the oddest thing ever to get from Matthew. Usually he's quick with his comebacks and never leaving a sentence unreplied to. For his lips to remain sealed now only reenforces the fact that he knows. The real question here though is what's going through his mind. How is he taking all of this? From someone that has gone through it, Vy actually cares. Lots have happened over these past few weeks, and she'd like to consider them as friends. If not, who knows what title to give their odd relationship. But he did sit next to her. So when he finally comes around to talking, she shuts up willingly. Friends are there for each other, right? She wouldn't really know, though she does want to give it a shot.

The typical sarcasm comes forth, and a bit of mockery as well as Matthew uses Vy's famous response to how thing's are - peachy. What people don't know about sarcasm though is that it contains more meaning then that. Just because it's a sarcastic comment doesn't mean the tone doesn't have more depth. Like now for instances, as he holds a more deeper voice then if he were taking this all lightly. "Yeah, don't steal my line." An attempt to still lighten the mood comes forth. He did fully own up to plagiarizing her one word trademark anyways. Doesn't seem to make much of a difference though.

Should Vy know exactly what he's going through currently? The circumstance seem a bit different to her, then again even if they were alike the experiences would still be completely individual and unique. When it happened to Vy she was by herself, and isolation became her only friend afterwards. Let alone the age difference between when she had Brooklyn and when Matt's even finding out he's going to become a father. The opposite roles they play. List is endless on why she wouldn't fully comprehend his side. "Better then being a dumb ass." Is all she responds with to his assumption that she's already aware.

Tide quickly shift as Matthew's next interest is upon no one else finding out. Vy managed to keep this from the actual father to be, isn't it already obvious she's not sharing this informations? And the way that he enforces it. How the table have turned, leaving out the fact she never remembers getting this angry and intense. Then again she already had Brooklyn for two years and went through people discovering this. First time for everything. "Wooh, relax. I'm not telling anyone. Don't you think Kyanite knew this when she trusted to tell me first?" Maybe she's going too far with pointing out the truth, but it had to be said. If there's anyone he can rely on it's Vy. In more ways then one given she can also provide advice and tips. Learn from other's mistakes.

Things finally lighten up. Possibly, and hopefully, Matt's come to the realization that Vy's on their side completely. Even how she reacted to finding about being pregnant is asked. Before, a question like this would have her punching someone, but she wants to help these two. The past is behind them now. "I didn't have anyone like you guys, I was scared out of my mind." Honesty is actually the thing to arouse from this. "Also a lot younger. You guys are going to be fine, great even." For something like this to come out is quite surprising, then again she can still relate far too well. "I'm here if you guys need anything."

The truth finally comes forth. For a minute it almost appeared that Matthew was taking this all far too lightly. Then again responding like that to sudden news would be no shocker. The first couple of months Vy found out about the future arrival of Brooklyn she completely ignored the fact. Soon enough it's going to be impossible to ignore, especially when a crying baby occupies the household. Turns out that Matt's coming to terms with it all faster then she did. Already he's predicting that they won't be fine, listing the reasons why. Not a bad reaction given he will need to step up to the plate anyways, and it's common to be fearful. Just like figuring out he's going to be father, he'll realize they'll also be fine in no time. Support is the only thing a friend can offer at this point.

"Don't say that, you'll figure it out." Similar to how Vy's trying to figure out how to be nice and a helping hand for a change. Lately things have been much different, having her wanting to be a more tolerable person to get along with. And if she could also be good friend? Well it'd be a plus, and something she's willing to give a try to. If only she had picked a better time to decide to have a change of heart, because it completely backfires.

He's just directing his frustration out on her. Vy has to remind herself of this, though she finds it quite difficult. All she was attempting to do was help and offer her support. If he didn't want any, he could of simply declined. But of course not, that'd be too unlike them. A rude remark is brought instead as he claims that Kyanite didn't go to Vy out of trust. The confused girl was only freaking out and apparently didn't know any better then to go to the stupid Blonde. Harsh. No starting fights in a moving vehicle, so with a clenched fists and jaw she somehow refrains from punching him straight in the face again.

Some of what he says is very true, but also completely rude to point out. Sure, Vy was stupid to get pregnant at such a young age, still that wasn't the reason why Kyanite confided in her. Maybe partially as she's someone who'd obviously understand, though it was more out of the friendship they've grown. To bother explaining that to Matthew? Yeah right. "Have fun dealing with your new father role alone." Even if the buss is at full speed down the road Vy gets up from her seat to move. Of course she has to get in another word first.

Standing up and all, she leans over with her palm against the seat she's no longer in for support. "Least i'm not the ass hole that'll have you drunkenly slipping your secrets." She reassures sarcastically before getting yelled at by the buss driver to take a seat. Couple of seats down she takes the empty row to herself. Can only be the bigger person and promise to keep their secret despite how big of an ass hole he can be. If he doesn't want her on his side, screw him, she's not.

Keep it cool, just keep it cool. Blowing up on people and beating someone until she feels better is no longer an option. As much as she'd love for her fist to prove why she's right and Matthew's wrong, she refrains. It's a miracle at that. Lately with all these new changes and experiences, Vy's taken it upon herself to try to be a better person, the bigger person even. She's had a kid for the past two years, it's about time she finally grew up. And with reaping age almost over, she can no longer punch someone bloody just to prove her point and get off some steam. Brooklyn needs a good example, and even her new friends deserve seeing a nicer side. Apparently she was wrong on how many friends she's obtained though.

Why would she possibly think that Matt's actually going to realize the mistake he's currently making? There's a good chance that's an impossible task in any circumstance for him. Did he respond this way to Kyanite when she told him? He better not of, or Vy won't be able to simply ignore his obnoxious behavior. If he wants to tell her to shut up though, she can deal with that. Lets even raise the notch higher because she's completely happy to get out of his hair all together and move seats despite being the first one to sit down in this row. One last sentence from her, and she'll be fine with never talking to him again. As if she'll ever get that lucky.

So much for an interesting conversation for this ride. Honestly she's glad after seeing how he's reacting to all of this. A nap will be even better and that's exactly what she does, waking up just in time to spot the large buildings forming the academy. Welcome back to hell. With no interest in running into Matt, she's nearly the first off the buss aside from the ones that were sitting up front. Straight to her lovely new dorm to change because slacking is not an option this week, only this week though.

As if Matthew didn't get enough, he has to give one last antagonizing remark before they part way. Since he doesn't deserve a word from, she simply flicks him off without even a glance in his direction. She could careless if anyone else saw, as long as he did. If she finally gets kicked over her middle finger, it'll be too good to pass up. Something tells her higher ranks won't even bother addressing this gesture given it's not directed towards them, it's too minor. No longer having interested in what's happening to the guy -she now refuses to call a friend- her eyes stay upon her own path and things to do.

The dorm, that Vy has recently been assigned to, goes silent as she enters after the relaxing weekend. If only it was because her roommates were all at their classes already, as the silence is due to their hushed voices as if the Blonde was interrupting them. "It's great to see you girls to." She mutters sarcastically. Still the other girls only look at her like she has a third eye, lips remaining sealed. Whatever, Vy prefers enemies anyways. Just add more to her list. As much as she'd love to annoy them with her presence, she hurries to organize her few things in her locker properly before scatting a.s.a.p. She's not going to get another lecture over being messy, even if she'd love to throw her bag on her bed and ditch. The exit comes soon enough, along with the pointless classes and automatic move through out the day.

It feels as though Vy has left her mind on the buss and it's traveling back home to be with Brooklyn. This academy used to be filled with excitement and adventure, fully keeping her attention at all times. Not so much lately though. The worries of what will happen if she were to quit or get booted, what she'd do afterwards, how Brooklyn's doing, are the only things she's capable of concentrating on. The concern over her close becoming pregnant not helping in the least as her brain refuses to focus on what's going on around her. It's not until Matthew snaps her back to reality that she even realizes where she is. Right class. Wait what did he want? They're suppose to get partners? More importantly why the hell is he coming over here after what happened this morning?

"I'd rather fail on my own then partner with you, but sure. Whatever." A cold shoulder's primarily given but at least she actually replies and agrees. After all she can't put up with anyone here, might as well pick the guy she knows what to expect from. His rude comments can easily be ignored. And the one person she'd gladly partner with won't even look her way. Guess Matt's the best of the worst. Of course he has to mention her sour expression as he takes a seat, as if he could ask for a happy greeting. A fake smile is given along with an eye roll before she returns back to her blank, sour look.

Sitting up in her chair she gets back into the work mode as much as she despises the fact. "So what are we suppose to be doing?" She chuckles despite herself, turning through the book as if she actually knew what they were told to be looking for.

Luckily for Vy there's more benefits then just being annoying and rude within Matthew. Who would of guessed he'd actually be one to pay attention, especially with his own drama and news that he's having to deal with. All in all he knows what he's doing though, and Vy gratefully takes the information thrown her way. Digging into her books to find these two acts as if she actually cared. The paragraphs filling the pages and describing these acts only form pointless words, gibberish as she reads through them. Obviously her brain did take the next buss back home. "Awesome." She comments with a sigh though she is thankful he's listening. Flipping through the pages as if she was actually giving the slightest effort.

Of course Matthew has to have another witty remark to present to Vy. To make matters even better it's including Jeran to. A way to rub in the information he now has? Doesn't even matter as he's clearly trying to tick her off. Using all the cards he has until he finally hits that one button that'll explode everything. Is he craving another physical fight? Just a way to get out his baby drama anger? Probably, but it still doesn't matter. "You really don't know when to shut it do you?" Vy spats back with hushed rage. He needs to go pick on someone else for a change. Because as surprising as it is she's trying to become a better person, and Matt is not helping in the least.

Apparently he does know something as he averts the topic to the task at hand, this stupid assignment to contrast two acts. How ironic there's already two opposing acts at the table. He's right though, if they can't get along they might as well just get this over with. Neither of them need to argue through class and get a lowered grade because of it. To make him even more shocking it sounds like he knows what he's doing to. Finally Vy pulls her head around to focusing on the words, taking the time to absorb them instead of just skimming through. And it seems like Matthew's right. "Guess there is a brain somewhere in that hollow head of yours." Vy has to comment sarcastically to get a little underlining payback in there. "Capitol laws override any district ones, big surprise." Well at least it doesn't seem like they'll be stuck together for too long at least.

Does Vy consider Matthew to be air-headed? There's quite a lot she already has set in stone for him, but stupid's actually not one of them. Maybe a little naive at times, even still a jerk with a rare kind side has a better ring to it for him. Her comment was merely out of spite for all the rude remarks he's gotten in. The strength for her quick snappy comebacks is just not happening today. One finally gets in and he has to take it to heart. Hasn't he been the one giving the truthful insults? Doesn't even matter since he tells her not to reply on whether she thinks he's an idiot. Best leave it as a mystery since he doesn't deserve a nice comment anyways. Maybe if he can get them through this class she'll change her mind.

It goes silent for a second as they concentrate on their books and decide arguing's not helping their case in the least. Even if Vy managed to focus on the reading, comprehending the full meaning doesn't necessarily happen. Her attention refuses to like this subject. All it's saying is rules, rules, rules. The reason for these rules, the consequences, for these rules how to handles these rules. Simply put, boring. The instructor still wants the facts, and with lack of conversation going on between the two of them, decides to pick Pryce & Dunham first. What was the question again?

Somehow Matthew comes around with the perfect wordy answer that she was looking for. But even here in District Two, one of the better off districts, the career & peacekeeper district at that, the Capitol still overpowers any crimes that occur. If they want that person in their jail cells, it happens. Just because something otherwise is written down, doesn't make it true. Practically everyone knows that. "I'd say the Capitol law always overrides District laws." Vy decides to chime in. She's always been good at acting like she knows what she's talking about, even if she doesn't.

"This isn't debate class, partner's are suppose to communicate and agree on the conclusion." The higher rank Instructor on the other hand doesn't appreciate the spark in conversation. "Good job Cadet Dunham." She leaves it at that before moving on to the next set of Cadets.