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December 12, 2025 ▪ 7:04 AM

Do you think I could scare one of the children by hiding this in their bed?

Also, you're in my phone as 'hot neighbor'.

~~I wish you could just~~

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You're in my phone as 'Emma Frost.'

First question. Whose child?

So unimaginative. Add a parenthetical "single" to the end of that.

One of mine, unless you want me sneaking into your house.

That's how you're in my phone even in our universe. [...] Not the single part. Your name, I mean.

Rachel might react poorly to that.

I know, the single bit would be an interesting choice on your part. I have a heart next to your name back home.

She really doesn't like me.

What color?

She's dealing with a lot. I've tried telling her and Christopher that you're my friend.

Terribly predictable, but red. Maybe I'll add another one when we ~~finally~~ get home. You've made me sappy.

She's having a hard time in general, then?

How did they take that information?

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That's generous. How many hearts did everyone else get?

Their mother just died. I probably shouldn't even be talking to attractive women.

Well, Tony Stark has three, but you'll get there eventually.

[...]

How are you feeling about that, darling? I'm sure it's at least a little strange, and unfortunately I can't just pluck the answer out of your mind.

Don't go easy on me. I should earn that second heart.

It's fine. [...] Do you mean about Jean, the children, or being neighbors with you?

I do indulge you quite a bit.

Jean and the children. Living next door to each other is at least a little cute. [...] I'm very ready to put all this universe hopping behind us and get back to our real lives.

You shouldn't. But maybe I'll put a heart next to your name when we get back.

Me too. [...] I don't know what I'm feeling. But somehow this feels even less like my life than all of the other realities we've seen.

Yes, but I'm very generous. And I would like that.

It's all too mundane, isn't it? Enough to feel fake. I wonder if it's bad that worse places feel more normal. [...] I don't really know how I feel either. This Emma talks to her family.

A white heart? Or is that not romantic?

I don't know what to do with myself without my powers. Is that wrong to admit? Maybe this Emma can talk to her family because she can't read their minds.

No, that's perfectly romantic given who I am. Even if it weren't, you're plenty romantic for me. I don't need much.

I don't think so; I have the same feeling with regards to my powers. I feel [...] uninteresting. Unremarkable. And not myself.

I'm sure that's part of it. They seem less terrible here too.

You deserve more.

I could do without being interesting. But not having my powers means that I don't have to think about controlling myself. I'm not any good at relaxing.

Do you still recognize them?

I deserve everything, but I'm very happy with what I have.

You really aren't, but you're good at finding things to occupy your mind. Though I suppose here everything is a bit pointless feeling. The children must be a good thing to focus on at least?

I do, but it's like they've all been evened out a bit. Adrienne called me yesterday and we just [...] talked.

I'm glad. I'm sorry we're missing everything you were planning.

Yeah. I like them a lot, even when they're mad at me. How are yours?

What did you talk about?

I'd say we may be back in time, but I truly doubt that. It's mostly just silly things, anyways.

I'm sure they're good, even when they're mad and despite the drama they have with mine. And my son is sweet and my daughters are verging on evil, so standard Frost offspring. [...] I do like them all, though.

Adrienne and I talked about kids. Christmas plans. She accused me of stealing one of her necklaces.

You put a lot of work into your events. But maybe we can all find something else while we're here.

~~Have you ever thought about~~ It's weird, isn't it? Imagining us as regular suburban parents and not superheroes.

Did you?

I do, but the only thing I'm really concerned about is the Morlocks. I'll try to get someone to bring them their gifts if we're not back for Christmas, I suppose, and go visit later.

It is strange, having so little to worry about, living in a perfectly average house with a perfectly average job. I enjoy the children, but all the other bits make me restless. Do you like parts of it?

I think so.

They know you care about them. I'll go with you.

Restless is a good word. I keep waiting for things to go wrong. Or for me to do something to ruin it.

Oh, Emma.

They do, but I'd feel bad if they don't have anything for Christmas. And thank you, I'd really like that.

You're not going to ruin anything, sweetheart, and I don't think this place is secretly more complicated than it appears. Is there anything in particular you're worried about? I [...] Maybe we can look at this as an opportunity for both of us to cede some control.

Absolutely miserable.

Well, this Emma did it, so I can't be held accountable.

I'd suggest sending Ambrose, as this is his mess, but I'm not sure I trust him meeting anyone new.

~~This life is so~~ ~~I don't know~~ [...] This is a lot easier when you just tell me what I'm thinking.

Will you give it back?

Nor do I. Unfortunately I am a little fond of him, but I don't fully trust him.

It is, but you know I'll always listen to you try to sort things out. [...] I just miss being in your mind in general. Everything is very quiet.

I'll probably hide it somewhere in her house.

He thinks he's acting in our best interests. Maybe he's right, but I don't need any Morlocks getting marked. I keep bracing for one of the students to get singled out.

I miss you too. I wish we weren't apart. [...] Do you really feel uninteresting and unremarkable without your telepathy?

Let us know if you need one of us to distract her.

He does, but yes, I'm concerned about that too. That's why I wouldn't let Christian come over for Thanksgiving.

You know, my bedroom is on the ground floor. I'll leave the window unlocked, in case you want to pop over after the children are asleep. And it's not so much about the telepathy, though that's part of it. It's [...] where is the ambition, here? Maybe I just don't know how to have a life where I'm not fighting for something.

I'm going to have a Christmas party - maybe I'll have you distract her while I sneak out during that.

Good call. Have you told him about the Siege Perilous?

I think it'll result in a lot more gossip if the neighbors see me sneaking in and out of your bedroom window.

Do you think this Emma ever thought about teaching? Or was it the difficulties of being a young mutant that made you get into teaching?

Not sure if I'm interesting enough for that, but I'll try.

Yes, I've told him everything. It stresses him out, of course, but I figure it's better to know.

You can be sneaky and it'll very fun, though.

I feel like it probably didn't cross her mind. Maybe even without being a mutant she would have if her life were harder, since most of my initial interest was in making sure children had a better upbringing and felt safer than I did.

Just let her talk about herself. It's her favorite activity.

I told Alex too. He wasn't too happy about it.

It's weird how our lives here have the edges sanded off. Your family isn't as ruthless and manipulative. I didn't grow up an orphan. We all have families and normal jobs. Like these are our ideal lives, but it's so empty and unfulfilling.

[...]

Emma, what if you were just my girlfriend?

I imagine it's scary to hear that about someone you care for. [...] We'll keep Ambrose away from him too, just to be safe.

It is odd to think that these versions of us just settled without wanting more. Maybe they don't know any better, or maybe they're different enough that they don't care.

[...]

Won't that bother the children?

Thank you. It'll be fine. He's been avoiding me anyway.

So you think it would be too much if I started looking for evidence of a mass neighborhood brainwashing conspiracy.

Yeah. And my family, and maybe Jean's family, and the whole PTA. But I've been torturing myself by trying to understand everyone's complicated feelings and doing right by them all, and for what? So we can be miserable for however many more weeks we're trapped here? Besides, we're both technically single.

Really? Do you know why?

Would having an activity help you worry less? If so, please, investigate. Maybe you'll find some good gossip for me.

Well, this is a very lovely surprise. I agree completely, and I've never been one to shy away from a bit of drama, anyways. Though really, you should ask a girl out on a date before you ask her to be your girlfriend, Scott.

He met a girl. He doesn't want to introduce her yet. Or be introduced to you, my psychic girlfriend.

Not sure I'm the type people share good gossip with. Well, maybe I am without the off-putting glasses.

Sorry. Coffee?

I suppose that's fair, but I hope he comes around soon. And I promise I'll behave when he does.

Who knows what this version of you gets told by others. Have you managed to sort out who his friends are? Maybe they pour out their hearts and souls to him.

Coffee sounds wonderful.

Would you really?

I looked at his texts. This Scott's best friend was Jean. Once, he trauma dumped on his mechanic.

Great. [...] I wish I could see you now.

Mostly. I figure I should make a good impression.

Oh, that's very sad. If we could actually affect anything here long term I'd make you find him at least one other friend.

I assume you're at work currently?

You're extremely impressive. Alex has to like you.

He has you now. Do you have any friends here?

Yeah. And picking up the kids for baseball practice after.

I know I can ruffle some feathers, but I'm not worried about getting along with him. What kind of girl do you think he's dating?

He does. And yes, a few friends. This Emma is in a knitting circle (baffling to me), but she's very competitive and it seems to lead to some friction in the group.

Ah, so busy. But quite conveniently, I just got an order for some flowers that need to be delivered to your workplace as soon as possible.

Will you stay for the practice, or just drop them off?

Shy? He told me that it would be too much for her to meet me and you at the same time.

Bossy even in a knitting circle. That sounds like you.

Are you sure it's for the flight school? There's only me here today.

Chris wanted me to stay. But if you're free, I'll save you a place in the stands.

I don't blame her, we are famous. Poor thing.

Hush, but yes.

Positive it's for the flight school. You have an admirer.

I am, and I'm sure Emerson would enjoy me sticking around. I'll bring hot chocolate or something.

It figures the one time I ask about it, Alex doesn't want to talk. Do your siblings tell you about who they're dating?

I do? [...] Oh.

Flowers and hot chocolate. I'll have to get you something special for Christmas.

Has he spoken about dating before? Christian is always a bit hesitant with me because I could maybe, occasionally, be considered overprotective. Adrienne used to brag about it when we were younger.

You're very cute, darling.

It's very suburban romantic of me, I think. You definitely should get me something special.

He had lunch with me and Madelyne once, and he was single. His PhD program keeps him pretty busy. We talk about school and work. [...] Should I have asked more questions?

Are you still being overprotective?

I did have something for you back home.

Finding someone does take time and focus if it doesn't just fall into your lap, and that's harder when you're so busy. I think you could have asked more questions, but I don't think you needed to. If it goes on too long, maybe, but being a little cagey about such things isn't that strange.

A little. I was permitted to meet Christian's new boyfriend, though. He's fine.

I have something back home for you, too. We can just have two Christmases, if we don't make it back in time.

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