A Reunion

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What's Up?

It's been a month since Professor Charles Xavier fell into an enigmatic coma, leaving his institute and his protégés to continue on without him.

It's been three days since the mark that had appeared on Xavier also appeared on his first eight students, the original X-Men. While none of them have followed their mentor's lead into oblivion, word of this strange shared circumstance reached them all quickly and they've agreed to gather and discuss the situation.

For better or worse, it seems that they're in this together.

It's dark, cold, and snowing outside when they gather in one of the mansion's parlors, a large room with double doors (which they close behind them) and a lit fireplace. The flames inside crackle and dismiss the worst of the night's chill as they arrive one by one, taking positions on two couches and three chairs scattered around a low table. The antique furniture and built-in bookshelves make the space reminiscent of Charles Xavier's office and the man's presence seems to hang over the gathering.

...But at least the bar cart is well-stocked.

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Scott Summers had the foresight to prepare a snack for the group before they met up. Or maybe they just needed a distraction. Regardless, they arrive armed with enough deviled eggs for everyone!

During the discussion, Kitty Pryde says something about themselves or their life that is just...not true. They don't know why they said it or where the thought even came from. How strange.

Near the end of the discussion, Kurt Wagner's mark begins to glow, bright enough to be visible through or around anything that might be obscuring it. One by one, the others' marks follow suit, ending with Emma Frost. The glow of their mark persist for several long moments after the others go dull and seems to pulse within their skin...before they suddenly collapse back with a gasp and fall unconscious.

When Emma wakes, only minutes later, their friends are around them and they recall nothing but a blinding light.

ARRIVALS ⮾ DURING THE TALK ⮾ AFTER THE TALK ⮾ OOC

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ARRIVALS: Kitty Pryde

[passingthru KITTY PRYDE]

Kitty looks to her phone, then around, then pops the last egg quarter into her mouth.
Starving. They're pretty good. She defends into a text, and then, to test a theory out, does not immediately consume a sixth devilled egg, but holds it over her shoulder instead.

ARRIVALS: Kitty Pryde

[totalities marvel girl]

The total nonresponse from Jean is somehow disapproving in tone.

ARRIVALS: Kitty Pryde

[passingthru KITTY PRYDE]

Good enough. She can feel that. Kitty, after an extremely pronounced eye roll, hands the sixth egg to her dragon instead. It's swept away in a flurry of purple wings, so she's not sure Lockheed actually enjoys eggs either, in the end.

ARRIVALS: Kitty Pryde

[totalities marvel girl]

At least everyone's getting their protein today, she texts back after a second.

ARRIVALS: Kitty Pryde

[passingthru KITTY PRYDE]

Except your poor muscles! 💪 🪦😭

Emoji onslaught finished for now, Kitty looks around again in vain and pouts notably for a second. Usually she is the one with the ultimate hide and seek advantage. It’s not that she’s a little jumpy about disappearing friends still at all.

Where’d u go???