[hr][hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/FKJKRczH/the-gifted-591b350cc9ba7.png[/img][hr][img]https://i.postimg.cc/pdwQ7PHw/giphy.gif[/img][/center][hr][hr][center][@Nallore][@FantasyChic][@BlueSky44][@Achronum][@Trainerblue192][@KazAlkemi][@Framing A Moose][/center][hr][center][h3][color=f7941d][b]Washington D.C.: September 9th, 2020 - 7:10 PM[/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr][hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/WpKJC0mt/image.png[/img][/center][hr]	Shaw had most likely left the building by now, as it had been a while since he went down to the cellar and he had mentioned something about meeting an associate of his shortly. An eerie hush had fallen over the penthouse, broken up only ever so slightly by the wicked trio's conversations. The balcony doors opened seemingly of their own accord, though it was really the White Queen's telekinetic powers. [color=E0F6FD]"Don't worry, we didn't hear anything, dears,"[/color] Emma said with a slight smirk. 

	Reeva glanced at the trio, her gaze remaining on them unflinchingly for a moment. Her mutation was something similar to a sonic scream - only rather than blasting people backwards, it made them incapable of moving, unable to use their powers to resist. Killing them was relatively easy after that. [color=B1C1EB]"I have a reservation - I'll see you all tomorrow,"[/color] Reeva said, her heels clicking audibly on the floor as she walked to the elevator and vanished from sight. Emma, meanwhile, fixed herself a drink and sat down on the couch.  

	[color=E0F6FD]"Oh, don't mind me,"[/color] she said simply.[hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/tgt3H7qw/image.png[/img][/center][hr]	Casper shook his head in protest. [color=DBA1DE]"I'm only bored when I'm sober!"[/color] he complained. The signal in the tunnels was horrible, so the text messages weren't delivered to his phone. He wouldn't get them until they went up to the surface, so he was unaware of the potential date and possible drug purchase. But then, like a dog sensing a squirrel nearby, Casper completely forgot that he was complaining about being bored to his brother. He had heard something coming down one of the tunnels. 

	[i]"Casper, don't wander off!"[/i] Ben scolded.

	[color=DBA1DE]"I heard something!"[/color] he insisted. He exited the main area of the Morlock society and turned around, seeing what looked like a solid wall. The illusion kept people from just stumbling upon the Morlocks. He waited for a few minutes, wondering for a moment if he had imagined the sound, when he heard a metallic [i]thud[/i] again. Ben heard it as well and his eyes widened slightly. [i]"What the fuck?"[/i]

	[color=DBA1DE]"What the fuck is right!"[/color] Casper said, running towards the noise. 

	Meanwhile, Sunshine just couldn't find it in herself to relax. She wanted so badly to be apart of a group again, to have something like a family, to maybe even be able to go to sleep without worrying about being hurt because of who she was... But her mind was screaming at her to run, to not let Erg press that brand up against her face. She could feel the heat coming off of the metal as he brought it closer to her and all she could think about was the pain she was about to experience. [color=#DAF7A6]"STOP!"[/color] Sunshine screamed, finding her voice. 

	Erg pulled the brand away. [color=0C6598]"I thought you wished to be a Morlock, little one,"[/color] he said, a bit confused. 

	She sniffled slightly. [color=#DAF7A6]"I-I do..."[/color]

	[color=0C6598]"Then you need to take the mark - and shun all ties to the surface world,"[/color] Erg reminded her sternly. His eyes flickered over towards Jack with that last part. Blink shook her head slightly. She stood by Erg's side, but she didn't agree with him on everything he did. If it was up to her, kids would be allowed to stay with the Morlocks and choose to take the brand once they were eighteen. 

	[color=#DAF7A6]"I know that!"[/color] Sunshine snapped, her hands shaking a bit. [color=#DAF7A6]"...I just need some water, okay? I'm thirsty,"[/color] she then added quickly, trying to stall. She knew that the Morlocks were her best option, but the brand scared her more than a shot scared a little kid. 

	[color=D48FFF]"Sure kid, let's go get some water,"[/color] Blink said, motioning for Sunshine to follow along with her. [hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/5yqyXQGW/image.png[/img][/center][hr][color=f7941d][b][i]The Mutant Underground Washington D.C. Station...[/i][/b][/color]

	Colossus thought for a moment, before he smiled slightly. Now, a smile ordinarily is a harmless thing, but when Piotr smiles and it's time for training? It's a sure fire sign that whatever he had in store, it's going to be brutal. A thought then occurred to him and he glanced at Negasonic. [color=B0B4B0]"Go fetch Feedback - she could use training,"[/color] he said. 

	[color=E33B19]"Ugh, fine..."[/color] Negasonic muttered, searching the Underground until she found Waverly. [color=E33B19]"Hey Radiohead, Colossus wants you for training."[/color]

	Once everyone was assembled, Colossus went up to the third floor with them. There was a large, open room with a few pillars in the way, but it would work for their purposes. He took a rope and used it to make a line on the northern side of the room. On the southern side, he tied a bell to one of the pillars. [color=B0B4B0]"On line,"[/color] he ordered, wanting them to stand on the rope. [color=B0B4B0]"You ring bell, training is over for day,"[/color] he said. That was simple enough, right? They just had to get past Colossus and ring the bell - easy...

	Negasonic smirked, playing on her phone and taking a seat against the wall. She was going to enjoy watching this. 

[color=f7941d][b][i]On Route to the Hellfire Club Headquarters...[/i][/b][/color]

	Veil chuckled a bit as her friend offered to teach her how to drive. [color=935DB8]"That was one skill Xavier never taught us - well, he didn't really teach us any life skills to be honest. It was more important that we could quote Shakespeare and take a derivative."[/color] She didn't hate her time at Xavier's school, but the standards had been high. Everything was to prepare them to become world leaders, to become adored journalists and professors - to be shining examples of what mutants could be. For some, this was great. But for those who wanted to do anything less prominent? The school didn't cater to them. 

	[color=935DB8]"Thanks, Tome,"[/color] she said with a smile, taking the scrunchie. As soon as she tried to put it around her hair however, it snapped and she sighed slightly. [color=935DB8]"My hair can't be tamed,"[/color] Veil joked. 

	Havok raised an eyebrow at Max. [color=FAFD95]"I'm spoken for,"[/color] he said, looking a little bit angry as he got into the car and took the shotgun seat without even asking other people. Veil sighed slightly, looking at Tome sympathetically. [color=935DB8]"He's in a rough relationship with Magneto's daughter,"[/color] she explained. Romance and all was a bit of a touchy subject for the hula hooping mutant.

	[color=935DB8]"If you could just give us the address first, directions will be fine,"[/color] Veil said, getting into the back of the car. Tome and Glimpse would have to ride in the back with her, which was probably going to be for the best. Veil wasn't too concerned about Glimpse leading them into a trap, as she could make their car invisible and surrounded with a force field should things go awry. [color=935DB8]"As for your questions - like my name suggests, I can make myself and other objects invisible. I can move things around with my mind and make force fields, too. Aaaand my secret weapon - my hair. It's a beast."[/color]