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| Erik McMurran | Daniel McMurran | Elijah McMurran | John Crowley |
Erik: Why do you think Frankenstein wants to get in your son's pants?
Daniel: WELL LOOK AT HIM. Points at Elijah. He's so cute.
Erik: Forget I asked.
Elijah: That was a cooool movie.
J.N: NOD. Thought you'd like it.
Elijah: Where can you meet James Bond?
J.N: He's a fictional character. If he was real, Scotland Yard.
Elijah: But he was in that movie… Thought it was more like… a documentary.
J.N: That book I let you read was the non-fiction. Secret agents I think would be more subtle than Bond. Going to get that THING to show Elijah.
Elijah: Oh… It was still cool, though.
J.N: Comes back from his room with a SMALL WOODEN BOX. It was one of my favorites when I was YOUNG.
Elijah: Blinks and wonders why J.N. would like a WOODEN BOX?
J.N: OPENS IT… and it's a thick pen.
Elijah: It's a pen!
J.N: Yep. Sets the box on the table and takes the pen out. Well. It kind of is. I don't imagine I could write well with it.
Elijah: Why not?
J.N: Because it is actually a GUN.
Elijah: Blinks. Huh?
J.N: I didn't design it, mind you. I'll show you outside. Takes the pen carefully and makes his way to THE BACK YARD.
Elijah: Follows with INTENSE INTEREST.
J.N: Once he's with him, he takes THE PEN, points it at the ground and away from them. 'Cocks' the pen by pulling back on a small lever on the side, then fires it at the ground, which causes some smoke to blow out the tip of the pen. OVERALL, not as impressive as a RIFLE.
Elijah: Cooooool. But why do you need a gun in a pen?
J.N: Sneaky reasons. Would you expect someone to shoot you with a pen? I myself don't need a gun pen. But I thought it was cool.
Elijah: Have you ever shot anybody with it?
J.N: No.
Elijah: Demi said a three-year-old could shoot a gun.
J.N: He's right. Shrugs. Though most guns require patience to aim, a good eye to keep on the target… and in some cases, strength enough to handle the recoil. Thinks of a better way to equate this… A child could swing a small enough sword around, but that doesn't mean learning how to use a sword is a waste. Even though in THIS WORLD it is, but it's different in ATLANTIS LAND.
Elijah: Nods. So, it's all about having a good aim, really…
J.N: NOD. Patience too, but mostly a good eye.
Elijah: Oh… I'm a terrible aim.
J.N: …Oh, and I forgot. Good nerves. PATS HIS SHOULDER. Since most people when shooting at another are being shot at. Like a gun fight. One wrong move and it's all over, but you have to keep your cool, concentrate and keep your arm from shaking, otherwise you'll miss the shot.
Elijah: How much does it hurt? Being shot? I've never been shot by an arrow before. Or stabbed or anything… Mom says I'm gonna have to go with Adam and live with my Uncle Eric pretty soon. And go to school here. So if everyone's carrying around guns… I think I better know how much it hurts to get shot by one.
J.N: …I don't think you'll be carrying a gun. Or being shot. But to answer your question, it is, in general a piece of hot metal thrown faster than your eye can see right through whatever part of the body is in the way of its path.
Elijah: Twists his mouth around. Can't really imagine the feeling, though he's been TORTURED BEFORE he doesn't really remember it.
J.N: A rifle generally throws a half-an-inch bullet at around 2,500 feet a second… but I doubt you're going to get shot. Just stay away from guns.
Elijah: Will everyone else at school have a gun?
J.N: It's illegal to bring guns to school. And only adults with a license can have them.
Elijah: I've only ever had Katen teach me stuff… What's school here like?
J.N: Crowded.
Elijah: Mom said I'll be going to…. high… school… Julius said it was awful.
J.N: It's not as bad as people say. It's a bunch of kids around your age in one building.
Elijah: I can visit you a lot more then, huh?
J.N: If you wanted.
Elijah: My uncle Eric lives across town. But after that, I won't be able to go home anymore.
J.N: Why?
Elijah: Adam's the next High Riser… Even though he's a baby, he's still got blood with healing properties like my dad's. We think the Demons might try and get him, so it's safer if he lives here. I'm going with him to protect him.
J.N: I see.
Elijah: I don't think Mom or anybody's gonna visit here anymore, so you'll have to visit her.
J.N: Why do you think they're not going to visit?
Elijah: My mom can't keep coming here or they'd know that Adam was here.
J.N: Ah. And they can come here too?
Elijah: Yeah… Demons can even do magic outside Atlantis. So can Angels.
J.N: I see.
Elijah: I'm terrible at magic, so it doesn't matter to me. Their powers aren't connected to the Elementals, but to Heaven and Hell.
J.N: Glad to know that those places exist.
Elijah: Well, sure they do. Where do you think Angels and Demons come from?
J.N: Most people don't think either exist.
Elijah: Stare. Really?
J.N: Yep.
Elijah: If I start talking about Atlantis stuff in school… Will everyone not believe me?
J.N: Correct.
Elijah: Julius asked me who the first U.S. President was and I didn't even know… Do you know?
J.N: Yep. TAKES OUT HIS WALLET, and procures a ONE DOLLAR BILL and shows it to him! The guy on front is George Washington, the first president.
Elijah: Takes the dollar to look at the picture. …
J.N: …The side that isn't the building.
Elijah: He looks pretty cool. Gives the dollar back to J.N. Takes a coin from his pocket. That's Katen!
Katen's Profile: Is indeed on the coin! Sternly glaring at the world!
J.N: That's a right pleasant sight.
Elijah: Yeah… My mom and dad'll be on the money eventually.
J.N: That'll be something to brag about.
Elijah: Not 'til the next Kings and Queens of Atlantis are chosen… So it could be awhile. Katen's worth the most! Gives J.N. the coin. You can keep it.
J.N: Thanks. Pockets the coin.
Elijah: Mom said I'm gonna have to learn how to drive…
J.N: That's true.
Elijah: Is it hard?
J.N: It takes a bit of getting used to.
Elijah: You think I'd look cool with a haircut like yours?
J.N: Imagines that. …Not in particular. I DON'T look cool with this haircut!
Elijah: Y'know… I was born with one blue eye.
J.N: Really?
Elijah: Yep! But it turned brown.
J.N: That happens.
Elijah: You have cool icy blue eyes… Like you could shoot someone with lasers with them.
J.N: … Cannot even begin to comprehend how absurd that comment was. Well, he can, a little. Thanks…?
Elijah: Do you have any ice cream?
J.N: …Some. But I think it's bad by now. Bought it back when Julius had throat problems.
Elijah: Heel tooo tooeee. Oh well…
J.N: …Is Demi coming with you?
Elijah: Coming with me where? Already distracted.
J.N: Here.
Elijah: Oh, no… His sword uses magic so he couldn't use it here… but it wouldn't be as effective. He's staying in Atlantis. Frown. Julius and Gwen probably wouldn't want him to leave, anyway. Especially Julius since Gwen won't have another baby for him
J.N: I see. I'm sorry to hear.
Elijah: Yeah… I won't have any friends but you… Though my uncle has a son who's a year older than me.
J.N: I'm sure you'll make friends in school.
Elijah: I dunno… My only friend was Demi. I'm actually not around people my own age much. So I don't really know how to act around them… I bet you had lots of friends in school.
J.N: Not really.
Elijah: But you're so cool.
J.N: Why do you say that?
Elijah: You have a gun in a pen. You watch cool movies and read cool books. You survived getting your lung taken out and another one put in.
J.N: I see.
Elijah: You're really smart and you act all reserved. You don't act like a know-it-all like Julius and Katen.
J.N: Thanks.
Elijah: You can keep your emotions under control all the time. I wish I could do that.
J.N: It'll come in time.
Elijah: Even though you're not a secret agent… I think you'd make a good one. You're also really tall!
J.N: That's my mother's side.
Elijah: I met your mom… She was nice. My mom's really short… My dad wasn't very tall, either… So I probably won't be tall… I'm only 5'5" now… I'm probably gonna stay that way. My dad said he was 5'7" when he was my age… How tall were you at my age?
J.N: Can't remember.
Elijah: Do you ever wanna get married and have kids?
J.N: …I don't know.
Elijah: Me neither…
J.N: It was surprising enough to find a woman that tolerated me, much less one that's going to for years.
Elijah: …Are you talking about my mom? She said she didn't like you like that.
J.N: I am, but I'm not saying it like THAT. Your mom is a friend.
Elijah: I don't see why a woman couldn't tolerate you.
J.N: Just ask your mom, she'll fill you in on that.
Elijah: You mean when she was staying here?
J.N: Yep.
Elijah: She did that stuff to my dad, too. But they'd usually make up quicker. I guess cause my dad could kiss her and stuff.
J.N: Makes sense.
Elijah: Mr. John…? Mr. John?
J.N: …yes?
Elijah: You fell asleep.
J.N: Checks his face for DROOL, and there is none. …Weird dream.
Elijah: What'd you dream about?
J.N: Everyone. It was a pretty… nice dream.
Elijah: Everyone? Thinks. What qualities do you look for in a woman?
J.N: Nice lips and a body that doesn't quit. Rubs his eyes.
Elijah: …Tall?
J.N: You know it.
Elijah: I thought you found my mom attractive?
J.N: There are always exceptions. I'm just pulling your leg though, I really don't know what I'd look for in a woman.
Elijah: Well, what qualities do you like in people in general?
J.N: Honesty.
Elijah: Why'd you like my dad?
J.N: I'd say it was his sincerity. There are plenty of people who will act nice, but just because it's expected of them, or because people will like them. Your dad just came off as being kind… just to be kind. Never really knew anyone who was like that.
Elijah: Everyone says Middler's like that.
J.N: Middler is also annoying.
Elijah: I don't know him very well.
J.N: To be fair, I don't either.
Elijah: You don't like him…
J.N: All I have to go on is that he strikes me as… childish, but he feels like an act to me.
Elijah: I thought he was a little insane or something…
J.N: Maybe he is.
Elijah: Shrugs. Maybe I should try and get to know him… My parents like him.
J.N: That's you're call.
Elijah: Do you like Julius?
J.N: He's alright.
Elijah: He's not very nice lately. When I first met him… Or um… re-met him… He was a lot more easy-going. Now he's all uptight like Katen.
J.N: He's got a lot on his plate.
Elijah: Everyone's a bit like that since they all stopped hanging out here.
J.N: …Yeah. I miss those days.
Elijah: You've still got that bald guy and stuff, though.
J.N: I know.
Elijah: Is he fun to hang out with? I should apologize to him since I got mad 'cause he didn't believe you were a secret agent.
J.N: He'll be fine. He's alright to be around.
Elijah: I thought he was your best friend. Really, I was in the wrong there…
