Charles smelled the chamomile in Max 's teacup . He took a sip of his Earl Grey and sighed . ecstatic . Max too drank he his , but with less pleasure. The man's fedora hat white hung from his chair , next to his coat . They both drank while he waiter He brought a muffin for Charles and a packet of biscuits for Max.
"Thanks," Max smiled at her.
" How have you been , old friend?" Charles asked him .
"Given as well as I can , considering it everything , I imagine that to you also tea The same thing happens , Charles, although there is something very different in you ," Max did a pause while looked at Charles. " You look less more conflicted than before."
—And you look like less angrier than before, Magnus," said Charles.
" Anger is a tool for the fools jealous . I've cleared my head of those things and now I deal with matters of nature more personal, at least by now ," Max explained .
Why did you come back to America ?
"For an old friend, not for you , Charles, this " It was pure coincidence ," Max smirked at Charles 's surprised expression . " I passed by some years in London , where I became friends with a man named Mortimer Toynbee. His funeral was a couple of months ago , and I came to New York to settle a debt to Mr. Toynbee , to find his "Son ... you don't know anything about him , do you ?" Max's smile faded as he put down his cup .
The atmosphere changed and Charles felt the vibrations through the molecules . The cafe 's computer screens flickered ; their electromagnetic fields were being attracted . Then , a stranger chirp metal outside , bicycles , cars; some people in even coffee felt their fillings move . Charles remained calm , matching Max 's gaze . There was no aggression , nor verbal threat , but Charles was clear that he had to be careful with his answer .
" Mr. Toynbee had a son with a women " Named Maria, right?" Charles asked .
" Yes , in effect it did ."
"And the boy's name was Todd ."
Everything went back to normal , and Charles made sure to erase the Memories of the incident . For everyone in the coffee, everything there was been normal for the last seconds . Their conversations they resumed his usual rhythm if they had not stopped talking . Max took a sip of his cup and dipped one of the cookies.
" I know that one of your students achievement find it , but Unfortunately I have not been able to track it . Also I know that forces outside the government they have tried kill the ours today," he took out a photo of your pocket jacket and placed it on the table.
It showed Cyclops , Todd and his mother being shot . Others photos They showed the very one shooter . It was a photo blurred image of a man in uniform purple and black.
Paul Dennis, Paul Denning, Jean-Paul Denis, some variants of the same name , operates mainly in Western Europe and the United States . Who They seek his services and know him only as Paladin , a professional in kidnapping , information retrieval and sabotage corporate . The man has a code , he is not a bigot , just a hired hand in a plan that I have not yet discovered by complete . One that threatened the lives of two young people mutants and a relative of one of them ," Max explained .
" Who took the photos ?" Charles asked .
" You are not he the only one who is forming a support network , Charles. Someday I think adopt an approach further " direct ," Max said and frowned. he frown while Charles shook his head. "Are you really not saying that something like this is necessary ? They built a machine to track and kill people with X genes, the MRD almost turned the city into a war zone just to imprison a teenager and they have ignored continuously he due process ".
"I know , Magnus, I know ," Charles said furiously. " They're reacting by fear , we have to dispel it , show people that there is a solution better than the one offered the MRD".
Your school , your plans for a system educational , you may say something different , Charles, but what you have gathered demonstrates clearly you believe in the same thing as me . It's not possible rely in which humanity does not harm others mutants before they learn their lesson ; those mutants must be protected .
"The same It happens to people who are trapped after his wake up . We have both seen how destructive it can be can uncontrolled , both the authority as the X genes. We have to educate and protect them all , " Charles explained .
A feather in one hand and a sword in the other , one Admirable adventure , old friend, but there are those who will not understand it , those who do not want to understand . You've been a soldier, Charles, you know that killing is necessary in a war .
—We are not in war , Magnus... or do you think declare it ? — asked Charles.
"I don't want war , Charles , just I want a world where our people have a opportunity ," Max said .
Scott took off his jacket as he entered in the safe house . It wasn't a luxurious place ; there was a row of bunk beds , a sofa , a television and a refrigerator . When arrived , Hank already was opening a soft drink and drinking it .
"It was about time they arrived . What " What happened ?" Warren asked .
" I'll explain it to you . further late , guys. This is Todd," he said .
"It's a pleasure to meet you " Finally , Todd," Bobby said , offering his hand to the boy .
" So you're superheroes , huh? Thanks for help me and my mom , " Todd said .
" Speaking of which , where " Is it ?" Hank asked .
Some friends we made are doing it caring ; as I said , we'll talk about it further afternoon . The presence of the MRD seems have been reduced , but the WDRA has begun to isolate some areas; are throwing some kind of operation . Last I heard , there was a fire ; apparently , Iron Man was involved ; the information was obscured after that , " Scott explained .
"We will unite to Iron Man", the looks brilliant crossed the faces of Bobby and Hank.
"No, we we will stay here until I return he teacher ," Scott said .
" So , you are the My dear leader , huh?"
Scott turned around towards the bathroom door . Emma had finished putting on some jeans and a blouse white .
"I'm Emma, it's good finally " I'd like to meet you , Scott," he said , offering his hand.
"You too , Sage sent me information . You have a "Projection mutation , right ? " Scott asked .
"It's not like he yours , I assure you , " he said .
"In that can agree , you can turn off he yours ," Scott replied .
" It was a first meeting " Great ," Bobby murmured to Hank.
"Oh, yeah , yeah the " shipping ", they both laughed at the Todd's comment .
" Now is not the time to focus in these matters !"
"God is that..."
" Someone already made that comment today, sir Tolansky , or as I see that now prefers to be called Mr. Toynbee . I am Sage, Professor Xavier 's assistant and a teacher at the institute ," she explained .
—Sage, you are not a telepath. traditional , how do you do it ? — asked Scott.
"It's me who establishes he link , with the help of Mr. Ramsey!"
"Jean, so Have you heard from us ?
"Well, I would have been difficult keep a facade so , considering that we live in he same building ... Excuse me , is there a manner further easy to do ? My head 's starting to hurt !
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