“As long as we have a moment free from Charles, I figure we’d be amiss to pass up this opportunity, yes…”
“So, shall we, Miss Darkholme?”
“He’s busy finishing up his next presentation so I doubt he’ll even notice that we’re gone.” The young mutant nodded. “I know of this great place.”
Extending his arm to her, he smiled politely. “Care to lead the way, then?”
“Hardly.”
“I think you’re a veritable goddess, Raven. But that’s beside the point. My opinion on you doesn’t matter, nor does anyone else’s.”
“The only opinion concerning yourself that matters is your own. Never let anyone else attempt to tell you otherwise.”
…
He placed a hand gently on her cheek, his cool gaze meeting her own as he brushed a strand of hair from her face. “Humanity shall pay the price for their intolerance in time. And soon enough, Raven, you will be revered by millions. As you should be.”
Placing a light kiss on her forehead, he smiled slightly, as if to assure her of his grand vision of their future.
“No more hiding.”
“One drink won’t hurt, right?”
“As long as we have a moment free from Charles, I figure we’d be amiss to pass up this opportunity, yes…”
“So, shall we, Miss Darkholme?”
“…Y-you think I’m a freak, don’t you?”
“Hardly.”
“I think you’re a veritable goddess, Raven. But that’s beside the point. My opinion on you doesn’t matter, nor does anyone else’s.”
“The only opinion concerning yourself that matters is your own. Never let anyone else attempt to tell you otherwise.”