[hr][hr][center][h1][color=FB5A7E]Leighton Brooks[/color] and [color=9A86AD]Anastasia Reinhardt[/color][/h1][img]https://media.giphy.com/media/MFlaNPgGeZHcfkYtJj/giphy.gif[/img][hr][color=FB5A7E][b]Location[/b][/color]: The Morlock Tunnels
[color=9A86AD][b]Skills[/b][/color] N/A[/center][hr][hr]

Anastasia fought off a chuckle as Max went on, pointing out everything each of them did that didn't stand up to his view as to how the world should be. It was laughable, really. The boy had ideals that could not be achieved. He stuck by them though, she had to give him credit for that. Jinx basically said what she thought. The boy would get a harsh lesson in reality sooner rather than later. She only hoped she was there to witness it.

Leighton stood her ground, allowing Max to get those words off his chest. Once they were done, all of them began making their way down the tunnels. Leighton felt a tap on her shoulder and looked to see Ana. Ana beckoned her over to walk closer to her. [color=9A86AD]"We need to talk."[/color] Leighton narrowed her eyes. She didn't know much about the girl other than she was dangerous, if her powers were anything to go off of. [color=FB5A7E]"Look, if you're going to convince me to drop out of this, you don-.."[/color] but Leighton was cut off by Ana's quick words.

[color=9A86AD]"No, if you wish to stay, that is your prerogative. You could go far if you would only see reason. Humans will never get it. I mean, look at our history. The persecution of any group of people, humans did it and continue to do it. Sure, we might be somewhat better than we were then, but the fact is we aren't living in a perfect world. There will be hate, anger, and blood. The sooner you realize that the quicker you will adapt and thrive. Also, ditching the boy would help."[/color]

Leighton heard her words. The girl before, the girl she was before, would agree with Ana. But now she wasn't that girl. She was herself, a mutant, but still herself. [color=FB5A7E]"You're right, but you are also wrong. Yeah, we did horrible things. Still do, but we have also come far. And that is because people don't back down when adversity comes knocking. You get knocked down, you stand right back up. They tell you you can't, you tell them 'watch me'. That is how history is changed. And no, I will not ditch him. He is stronger than you guys give him credit for. He has seen some things if you would only give him a chance."[/color] With that, Leighton ran forward to catch up to Max, giving him a warm smile.