." She couldn't find any words, but she didn't need to get them out, as a sudden darkness seemed to blanket the school. For a moment the panic was so strong, until she pushed it away, locked the other students emotions and concentrated.

I do want to point out that Nathan's victim mindset and general withdrawal from the people around him isn't something that I intend to keep permanent, but to change over time as his character develops. He's stuck believing that he's nothing but a freak, someone that people get uncomfortable around, which is what he's been dealing with from non-mutants for the last 17 years. Thanks to Connor especially, I think he'll start to see that maybe he isn't as segregated from those around him as he thinks he is.

Also, @Caits, I think it'd be good for Nathan if he and Kalinda developed a friendship, a big part of his social dissociation is due to the fact that he thinks he's more machine than man, someone who can sense the emotions of those around her might be able to help him understand that he is an actual person, not just a robot. I don't want to try and force it, just figured I'd bounce it off of you to get your thoughts.

Is this woman who appeared also an illusion? Like, can those who have broken out of the darkness still see/hear her?

@dabombjk no to be picky but Kyle couldn't have waved Zack and Griffin. First he met Zack not Griffin. He has little reason to connect the two. Second they aren't I'm their human form. It isnt likely he would recognize them.

@dabombjkno hurry. I understand. I just got home from work myself. Just let me know when you edit.

@Caits wasn't the woman outside with Kalinda and Kyle?

She was, but then she disappeared and turned up in the classroom.