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44. Being Abnormal

She took note of Tiffany's behaviour as she took a sip.

Julianne: Well, I may as well say a little bit more about myself then. My name is Julianne Hunter, and I was once an actress, that much you all already know.

She looked directly at Ken as she said this, leaving him shaken.

Julianne: But I also happen to have the ability...

She raised her hand, and electricity started sparking out of it.

Julianne: ...to manipulate electricity.

They all watched in awe.

Julianne: Pretty cool, right?

She said it with a bright smile on her face while they exchanged glances.

Luke: Well... yeah.

Ken: So I was right the first time, wasn't I? You are an alien, aren't you?

Julianne: An alien?

Ken: Err... well..

Julianne: Hmmm.

She slowly sipped her coffee again.

Ken: I didn't...

Julianne: No, no. You're right. I am an alien.

They were all shocked to hear that, especially Rose, who suddenly gasped loudly.

Rose: Really!

Julianne: Well, yes...

Rose excitedly started stomping on the ground.

Rose: Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh...

She suddenly stopped.

Rose: Oh, I'm... I'm sorry.

Julianne: It's quite alright. So, I take it you're an alien too.

Rose: Uh huh.

Julianne: Would you just so happen to be a sirenite?

Rose gasped again.

Rose: How did you know?

Julianne simply chuckled.

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Julianne: Let's just say I know a lot about outer space.

Rose: Oh, my gosh. You're sooooo cooool!

Julianne: Awww... thank you.

She turned to the others.

Julianne: So, are the rest of your aliens as well?

Luke: No.

Ken: Nope.

Tiffany: No.

Julianne: I see. Then I guess it's just the two of us, huh Rose.

Rose: Yeah.

Julianne: Now, let's see....

Julianne put a finger on her lip.

Julianne: ... Sirenites.... You have psychic powers. The ability to lift things with your mind, to read thoughts and also to link people's minds. I should have figured.

Rose gasped.

Rose: That's all true! You really do know all about us!

Julianne: Hmm. Indeed.

Rose: You're so smart.

Julianne: Thank you.

Rose: But... wait... What kind of alien are you?

Julianne: Oh, me? I'm a protonite.

Rose: Reall.... Oh. I've never heard of them.

Julianne: Well, we have the power to manipulate electricity for one thing.

She sparked up her hand again.

Julianne: We also have the power to do this.

Suddenly, a force field of electrical energy was formed around her.

Rose: Woah!

Ken: Interesting.

Luke: Hmm.

Tiffany: Huh

Julianne: This force field can be used to protect me from enemy fire. Pretty neat, huh?

Rose: Yeah. It's so cool.

Julianne: You think so?

Rose: Uh huh.

Ken: Indeed.

Luke: Yeah.

Tiffany: Yeah, it's cool.

Julianne looked at Tiffany and paused again before continuing to Ken.

Julianne: Well, what about you, wise guy?

Ken: Huh?

Julianne: Well, what makes you so special.

Ken: I...

Ken flinched at the thought of revealing his powers to her. After all, just because Rose did didn't mean that he had to.

Julianne: You don't have to answer that.

They were all shocked to hear that.

Julianne: I get it. You kids are probably all freaks to normal people, aren't you?

They all exchanged glances again. Just what was happening.

Julianne: In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if all your loved ones were unaware of your abilities and lives.

She looked at Ken, who ashamedly looked away.

Julianne: It's alright. There's nothing to be ashamed of. After all, we've all been through situations like that before. Haven't we?

She reclined in her sofa.

Julianne: Leaving school early, leaving your friends alone and worse, abandoning your family all because you have some kind of problem to deal with.

She continued with an understanding tone.

Julianne: Say, every Tuesday a tentacle grows out of her arms, and then it just so happens that her sister's birthday falls on a Tuesday. Oh... being an oddball can be so difficult. Believe me, I understand.

They were all shocked beyond words.

Rose: Y... you do? Miss Hunter?

Julianne: Of course, I've been on earth for around 10 years. So believe me when I say that I understand how difficult it can be.

Rose: I... I see.

Rose sobbed a bit.

Julianne: Is something wrong, Rose?

Rose: No... its... just.... you're so nice.

Rose continued to sob.

Julianne: Thank you, and it's no big deal. Really!

She looked kindly upon Rose, and Ken suddenly started.

Ken: I have bionic abilities.

Julianne: Really?

Ken: Yeah.

Julianne: Hmm. I see.

She took another sip of her coffee.

Julianne: What kind of abilities?

Ken hesitated, but she simply smiled at him.

Ken: I can research anything on the internet at will.

Julianne: Oh.

She paused.

Julianne: Oh. Is that why you knew who I was?

Ken: Well, yeah.

Julianne: Impressive, I never would have imagined.