I don't know, [She admits, not entirely sure if Charles is keeping anything from them.] I'm sure there has to be some contingency plans, but I can't tell ya what they are.
[It's not like she's been doing this for very long.]
They didn't identify themselves, but they moved more like military, if ya ask me. It was quick. I was tryin' to get the kids out though. I didn't have much of an opportunity to see'em.
[ Logan sounds considerably bothered by it, but who wouldn't be? He frowns, and his brows knit together as he continues to think about it. ]
Any new kids come in with [ he pauses, tries to think of a word ] world-breaking powers?
[ Already he's thinking of ways to look into this, ways to investigate, ways to interrogate and intimidate and how he can put his strength and his claws to use.
It's probably obvious on his face. Logan's no good at hiding his emotions, not at all. ]
[His guess is as good as hers, and she looks back at him with a 'you've got me' kind of look. Her best guess is they are trying to weaponize mutants or kids. The tech they were using on them was more advanced than she'd seen.]
Yeah, pair'a siblings. Charles' been working with them. Somethin' 'bout movin' energy in things. [Kitty could probably explain it better.]
We think they want to use that energy? Or just use the kids. [Because they wouldn't put it past the government.]
So why aren't you taking the two of them somewhere else?
[ Logan knows the risk that presents, of course, but it's the first thing to come to mind. ]
Take them into hiding. Let the rest of the kids stay somewhere safer than... [ Looking around, it's hard not to miss the scent of fear lingering over the campsite. ] Here.
I think that’s the plan, [She looks from the fire to Logan with a half grin, somehow not surprised that he’s offering though. He’s always been a softy when it comes to kids. Her of all people know that.] Gettin’ them out of here.
Think we found a group’a one of the Professor’s students that can look out for’em. Storm is tryin’ to contact some people she knows, but with most of the kids here in hidin’, it’s hard to do both. [It’s not like getting from one part of the country to another is easy with dozens of kids, some kids having no where else to go. It seems heartbreaking to think of it, but really if this is legitimate it’s not like she has anything else either. The school and the X-men have become her life.]
It’s a good idea. Best I’ve heard, yet. Not sure if the Professor is still up— or if anyone is, but you should talk to him.
[ Charles' telepathy means that he's probably already aware Logan is here. By extension Logan supposes Charles is giving him the brief reprieve of talking to Rogue; she is, after all, his favourite (and that's a fact he doesn't even bother hiding). But it's hard for her not to be, given how she'd trusted him so easily even when they first met.
He wonders if it's selfish, this next bit that he wants to say. Logan stews over the words for a few moments, and then finally lets them out, hoping against all hopes that he doesn't sound as awkward as he feels. ] Think you'd be willing to come with us?
[She’s not sure what she’s expecting to come out of his mouth, but it wasn’t that. Maybe because she still felt that she had to prove herself to the rest of them, but the fact he’s asking her actually makes her smile and nod her head before sticking her hands in her pockets.]
Yeah. I could do that. [That was something she could definitely do.]
Okay. [ He catches her smile, the way she tries to push it back with her hands disappearing into their pockets. He likes that she tries to keep her cool -- the perfect blend of a kid's joy at being recognised and the grace that comes with adulthood.
Logan's spent so much time away that every time he sees Rogue again there's something new to take in. ]
I'll see if Chuck'll let me take you away, then. [ He chuckles, but the sound is brief. Short. ] You're probably useful as hell out here.
After taming the Wolverine, [ because they can't even lie about that being thanks to anyone else but her ] I can only imagine how good you are with the kids now.
[She’s earned this silently proud moment, Logan. Let her have it. She’s still smiling when he says that.]
Guess it’s good I don’t have anything to pack.
[His comment did have her leaning into him playfully, having always been comfortable around him. Plus she in a black form fitting suit, not exactly an X-suit, but still pretty covering. There wasn’t any chance skin would touch. It helped that he was probably the only one she didn’t overly worry about that with. It was a testiment to how close they were.]
Don’t think anyone would say you’re tamed. Guess I’m just lucky ya always have a soft spot for scared, mutant kids. But don’t worry, I won’t tell. [She isn’t a kid any more, but it’s no surprise Logan wants to help get the kid to a safe house across country.]
[ It's impossible not to huff a laugh at that -- a soft spot for scared, mutant kids, was he really that obvious all those years ago? -- but Logan brings a hand up to wipe the expression off before it lingers too long. He isn't kidding anyone when he pretends to be aloof, but it's been a force of habit for so long that he forgets he's even doing it. ]
Yeah, yeah, thanks for keeping your mouth shut. [ He snorts, and with the arm furthest from her, Logan reaches over to pat the top of Rogue's head with his sleeved elbow. ] Can't have anyone taking advantage of me the way you do.
[ Not that she ever has, at least not in ways that counted. But man, if Rogue's big eyes can't get him to do anything. ]
Look, [ and he brings the arm back down, lips still twitching around the smallest hints of a fond smile ] you should go back to sleep. Rest up 'till we gotta leave.
When it's just you and me out there, we won't have a lot of breaks like this.
[She stands there with a wide grin, glad to have him back. She misses him when he's not around, something that's pretty obvious.
But part of him knows he's right. She should at least try and get a few hours. It's been a long time since she was out on the road. Last time was when she was with him. So she gives a quick nod.]
I'm just down that row of tents, with Kitty and Colossus. See you in the mornin'?
Yeah. [ He's trying not to smile, dipping his head instead. ] The morning.
I'll be here. [ Logan doesn't think he can sleep, now that he's got to chart a way to Canada that's easy for kids to travel unnoticed, but he's never really needed sleep the way other people do.
He pulls a cigar out of his jacket, lights it with the fire he'd made, and takes a puff. Glancing at Rogue out of the corner of his eye, he makes dismissive shooing motions with his hand. ] Night, kiddo.
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[It's not like she's been doing this for very long.]
They didn't identify themselves, but they moved more like military, if ya ask me. It was quick. I was tryin' to get the kids out though. I didn't have much of an opportunity to see'em.
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[ Logan sounds considerably bothered by it, but who wouldn't be? He frowns, and his brows knit together as he continues to think about it. ]
Any new kids come in with [ he pauses, tries to think of a word ] world-breaking powers?
[ Already he's thinking of ways to look into this, ways to investigate, ways to interrogate and intimidate and how he can put his strength and his claws to use.
It's probably obvious on his face. Logan's no good at hiding his emotions, not at all. ]
sorry for slow!
Yeah, pair'a siblings. Charles' been working with them. Somethin' 'bout movin' energy in things. [Kitty could probably explain it better.]
We think they want to use that energy? Or just use the kids. [Because they wouldn't put it past the government.]
we can be slow 2gether
[ Logan knows the risk that presents, of course, but it's the first thing to come to mind. ]
Take them into hiding. Let the rest of the kids stay somewhere safer than... [ Looking around, it's hard not to miss the scent of fear lingering over the campsite. ] Here.
I can take 'em, even.
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Think we found a group’a one of the Professor’s students that can look out for’em. Storm is tryin’ to contact some people she knows, but with most of the kids here in hidin’, it’s hard to do both. [It’s not like getting from one part of the country to another is easy with dozens of kids, some kids having no where else to go. It seems heartbreaking to think of it, but really if this is legitimate it’s not like she has anything else either. The school and the X-men have become her life.]
It’s a good idea. Best I’ve heard, yet. Not sure if the Professor is still up— or if anyone is, but you should talk to him.
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[ Charles' telepathy means that he's probably already aware Logan is here. By extension Logan supposes Charles is giving him the brief reprieve of talking to Rogue; she is, after all, his favourite (and that's a fact he doesn't even bother hiding). But it's hard for her not to be, given how she'd trusted him so easily even when they first met.
He wonders if it's selfish, this next bit that he wants to say. Logan stews over the words for a few moments, and then finally lets them out, hoping against all hopes that he doesn't sound as awkward as he feels. ] Think you'd be willing to come with us?
I can't do this alone.
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Yeah. I could do that. [That was something she could definitely do.]
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Logan's spent so much time away that every time he sees Rogue again there's something new to take in. ]
I'll see if Chuck'll let me take you away, then. [ He chuckles, but the sound is brief. Short. ] You're probably useful as hell out here.
After taming the Wolverine, [ because they can't even lie about that being thanks to anyone else but her ] I can only imagine how good you are with the kids now.
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Guess it’s good I don’t have anything to pack.
[His comment did have her leaning into him playfully, having always been comfortable around him. Plus she in a black form fitting suit, not exactly an X-suit, but still pretty covering. There wasn’t any chance skin would touch. It helped that he was probably the only one she didn’t overly worry about that with. It was a testiment to how close they were.]
Don’t think anyone would say you’re tamed. Guess I’m just lucky ya always have a soft spot for scared, mutant kids. But don’t worry, I won’t tell. [She isn’t a kid any more, but it’s no surprise Logan wants to help get the kid to a safe house across country.]
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Yeah, yeah, thanks for keeping your mouth shut. [ He snorts, and with the arm furthest from her, Logan reaches over to pat the top of Rogue's head with his sleeved elbow. ] Can't have anyone taking advantage of me the way you do.
[ Not that she ever has, at least not in ways that counted. But man, if Rogue's big eyes can't get him to do anything. ]
Look, [ and he brings the arm back down, lips still twitching around the smallest hints of a fond smile ] you should go back to sleep. Rest up 'till we gotta leave.
When it's just you and me out there, we won't have a lot of breaks like this.
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But part of him knows he's right. She should at least try and get a few hours. It's been a long time since she was out on the road. Last time was when she was with him. So she gives a quick nod.]
I'm just down that row of tents, with Kitty and Colossus. See you in the mornin'?
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I'll be here. [ Logan doesn't think he can sleep, now that he's got to chart a way to Canada that's easy for kids to travel unnoticed, but he's never really needed sleep the way other people do.
He pulls a cigar out of his jacket, lights it with the fire he'd made, and takes a puff. Glancing at Rogue out of the corner of his eye, he makes dismissive shooing motions with his hand. ] Night, kiddo.