Sorry it's taken me this long, bb. Hopefully I can start getting caught up now that things are finally getting back to normal.

Okay, let's do this! First off, I liked seeing everyone through Scott's eyes. I'm sure his assessments of everyone in Xavier's office were spot on. Secondly, can I just...um...second what Sam said, because gods know I was thinking the same damn thing! And none of us suffered any trauma while we were there? Is it because we're men and Purple Team is all women? Is this some sort of misogynistic bullshit? You tell him, Sam! I think it's long past time that someone called him out on his bullshit.

And speaking of - damn! Scott really isn't holding back is he? They're my X-Men, Charles.

For the first time since you found me on the streets in Egypt, I feel shame. I am ashamed of you, Charles, and I am ashamed to call myself an X-Man. Damn, Ororo just delivered the coup de grace. Henry (and Scott) made a good point though.

Dey unleash hell," Remy replied quietly. There might have been a touch of glee in his voice. Scott wasn't really surprised to find out that LeBeau was that sadistic. I'm not surprised either, to be honest. LOL

Of course not, Sam. I respect your team and your leadership. HOLY SHIT! Did he really just say that?

I suggest you think very carefully about the next words to pass your lips, Charles. Well, there you go then. You know it's bad when Beast lets go like that.

All in all, I'd say there's a reckoning coming for Charles and this is just the beginning.

~*~

There was nothing for it but to start untangling the knots and weave them back into the tapestry that she'd been so carefully constructing for... well, forever. | If only she could fix it all for them. Tell them the things they needed to know. But she couldn't. Not yet. It wasn't time. Ummmm.... is there something about Faye that I don't know (or have forgotten) that maybe I should know?

I loved the whole exchange between Roxxy and Henry! And Faye is right, they do compliment one another well. What we can do is be there for them when they need us. And kick anyone's ass who hurts them. *Nods emphatically* That brought a chuckle up his throat. "As blood thirsty as ever, my dear," he commented. "Just how you love me," she responded. Yes, yes it is. And I love them both for it. I hope they both get some sleep. Gods know they probably need it.

Ah, Jhenna, our poor, sweet summer child. So hopelessly naive. Totally buying Sam's statement that the meeting was "nothing". And Faye might be right about about her. More, more, more. Is that a Faye thing or a Morgan thing? Or both? Is there really a difference?

It had been through Morgan that Faye had found her girls. All of them. They didn't know that, of course. She didn't think any of them realized who Faye was. What she was. But that would come. In time. Okay, seriously, am I missing something or is this all new? Because if it is, great. I will sit back and enjoy the ride, but if it's not then: "WHY BRAIN, WHY?!"

Poor Haley, Faye's not the only one who wants to give her a hug. I'm sure Roxxy would too. And of course she's going to pack it all away and focus on someone else. What else can she do? I do hope that, given time, Johnny comes around.

There was where she found the last of her girls. The very first of her girls. I just...damn. I don't know why, but that bit hit me hard. (*bows down and whispers, I'm not worthy*)

Dare would have to learn on her own that the people she surrounded herself with loved her. Not for what she gave them and not for who they thought her to be. They loved her for who she was. Unconditionally. Without end. Dare would have to learn that she could trust herself. That she could love herself. That she was valued and valuable. THIS! A thousand times this! And this too: Wasn't she exhausted? Didn't fighting herself and her friends and her loved ones leave her exhausted all the time? I imagine Dare *is* exhausted, honestly.

Faye frowned. It wasn't supposed to be like this. She wasn't ready for this. But something had started the process early. The barrier was thinning. Faye needed to act soon. Before it disappeared completely. No, really. What the ever-loving Fuck is going on, Faye?!