[She'd argue that he is neither of those things (and then smack him upside the head for good measure); she'd also argue that having powers...wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

In fact, they made you a walking bullseye more than anything. They were, at times, a burden. Mikoto was proud to be an Esper, for the most part---but sometimes, she wondered: is it really worth it?

At the same time, however...she'd be lost without her powers.

Mikoto linefaces at Baroona, and puts the wig back on.]

That's the point, dummy. If I'm gonna hide you out at my school, you're going to have to get in there as a gir---

[It's the only way he'll survive the Mean Halls of Tokiwadai.

Mikoto's cut off when she hears whistling from further down the alleyway; a group of thugs are out on the prowl. She facefaults. Grrrreat...

"Hey, check out the pieces."
"The tall one's kinda hot."
"That's a pretty kimono you got on there, cutie."

Mikoto's eye twitches at the commentary and the leering that follows. She raises her arm to get Baroona to stay put.]

I'll handle this.