[h1][center][b][i][color=goldenrod]Nina van Essenhout[/color][/i][/b][/center][/h1]
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[sub][color=goldenrod]Location: Xavier's Institute[/color][/sub]
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Having heard Richard's speech, Nina shot him a withering look, though refrained from saying anything. Who knows? Maybe if some of the kids saw an adult playing the fool, they'd feel a bit better about the situation. Though it seemed Ayita wasn't all that impressed, and Nina's disdainful expression suddenly had to quash a smile of amusement. She'd heard horror stories about siblings fighting and budding rivalries (Due to her mother's untimely death, Nina had never had the fortune - or misfortune - of having any siblings), but the Laine siblings had been quite light-hearted, for the most part.

Before Nina could think on their relationship any longer, or brood about a potential brother or sister for herself had things been different, a new plan quickly wiped the smile off her face.

[color=goldenrod]"Ah... you're correct. I don't like it."[/color] She replied quietly after Marygold approached her and laid out her plan, face blanching momentarily. She didn't have a fear of heights or flying, but this would be quite the dangerous job - not that it would stop her. [color=goldenrod]"But of course I'll do it. I'll be able to handle the weight, but..."[/color] She paused, lips clamped shut as she thought about what to say next. Both she and this Thalia would become large targets for those below. Better they be targeted than the plane itself, of course, but being shot down while so high in the sky was a scary thought, no matter how much Nina wanted to keep everyone onboard safe. Looking Marygold square in the eye, she knew that the young leader of the X-Men was aware of the dangers, and wouldn't have asked if she had no other choice. [color=goldenrod]"I'll do my best. All I can ask for is cover fire, but I understand you may not be able to protect both us and the ship."[/color] Nina didn't need to emphasise that the ship took priority.

Looking now to Thalia, Nina looked her up and down dubiously. She had no idea what the woman's powers were, nor why she was present. But she wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth, and she offered a determined nod of the head.

[color=goldenrod]"I don't weigh much, thankfully. Hopefully we can get this done together."[/color] Nina glanced around the inside of the plane, wondering if there was anything she could use to tie herself to Thalia.


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[h1][b][i][color=lightcoral][center]Charlie Farrier[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1]
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[sub][color=lightcoral]Location: Xavier's Institute[/color][/sub]
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Deciding that Allison seemed okay - or at least, Ayita was looking after pretty well - Charlie backed up, looking to Sara once again as she talked about helping out. Nobody had disregarded her offer yet, but he certainly wasn't comfortable about sending her out with wings and super strength to help. Not that he doubted her, just that she was so new. And young...

As the others continued speaking, Charlie perked up as Nina mentioned cover fire. [color=lightcoral]"Hey, maybe me and Sara could stand by the doors? We could shoot down fire and ice, keep them occupied."[/color] He suggested, looking to Sara for confirmation. It seemed a lot safer than flying out, anyway.