Jun 20, 2011 21:48
"Any change yet?"
"I'm afraid not, Haylie. Hank is still optimistic, though."
"How're the children doing? Are they adjustin' okay to the new facility?"
"Everything is fine. We're safe. The children miss you. Logan keeps asking about Jubilee. Hank and Forge are finishing the final touches on the new Danger Room. And as for me? I miss you more everyday."
"I miss you too, Warren. I promise I'll be home as soon as I find the answers to my questions."
"...What about Emma?"
"I don't think she's comin' back from this."
"Haylie..."
"You're sorry, I know. It's not my fault, blah blah blah."
"I love you, smartass."
"I love you too, featherhead."
Click!
With a sigh, she closed the video conference line on one of the many monitors that lined the wall and got out of her seat. As she rubbed the back of her neck, she tried to decide on her next move. Make sure Jubilee is keeping out of trouble, find Emma, or start digging for some answers?
On her way down to the courtyard, she caught Jubilee showing off her powers to anyone who wanted to see them. Looks like finding answers (and hopefully Emma) it is.
emma 'white queen' frost,
haylie 'spitfire' collins,
[plot] operation worldwipe