[center][h3][color=palevioletred]Kaylee Everose[/color] & Coleman St John[/h3][/center][hr]

Walking along, Cole hadn’t said much since they left his office. The conversation seemed to take a break to some idle chit chat about the weather and other [i]normal[/i] topics, however he was going to get his question in and at least, to some extent, felt a little better about sensitive ears that might have been eavesdropping on their talk back in the office. Sunlight filtered through the trees as they walked the perimeter of the Institute as the branches rocked slowly in a steady breeze. “At some point, I want to have a meeting with Professor Finn,” He said looking ahead at the small pathway in front of them. “I know he can look into the past, I want him to see my memories and maybe I can put some of the pieces back together. I think it would answer a lot of questions.” 

The breeze pulled at Kaylee's dress gently and pulled her hair across her face.[color=palevioletred] "If you have something from your past that's easy enough. If it makes you feel more at ease."[/color] 

Kaylee blushed lightly, her own questions she wanted answers to revolving around Cole were much more personal in nature and dialed into the present. Pulling her hair off her face and tucking it behind her ears she attempted to clear her throat. It was a soft sound as if she didn’t really want to intrude on a moment. 

“I don’t know,” He shrugged. The thought of feeling more at ease wasn’t the appeal. It was more about filling in spaces in his mind. Like a puzzle that had been assembled, but the pieces had been broken up and some lost. They walked on in silence for a moment. He could tell she was waiting for him to finally ask something and decided it was time. Not far ahead the path would curve around towards Ashford’s cottage and it seemed a fitting subject. “What exactly is Ashford’s mutant ability?” He said not turning his glance towards her, but still looking ahead as if he were considering the answer as he spoke.  

Kaylee blinked.[color=palevioletred] "I didn't expect that. Ashford's power is..."[/color] She blinked again. Kaylee ran her hands through her hair.[color=palevioletred] "It's… It's quiet like Heidi's power. His brain processes things faster than most everyone. Why did it take me so long to remember that?"[/color] 

Her odd hesitation caused Cole to regard her with a slight raised eyebrow. For a moment she looked genuinely [i]baffled[/i], which was a look he had never observed in her before. He started to speak, but again considered his words knowing she would end up being her own worst skeptic. His eyes instead focused on a small section of visitor parking spaces towards the middle of the courtyard. The walking path diverged towards the sparse lot. Being a Saturday, there were few cars, but one stuck out in particular: a black [url=https://assets.autobuzz.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/19132025/2020-992-Porsche-911-Targa-4-4S-20.jpg]Targa Porsche[/url]. His quizzical expression remained as they walked closer. “That’s his doctor’s car,” He said tilting his head slightly. Knowing the statement in itself meant little to Kaylee, he continued, “Her pass only works during the weekdays.” He looked at the tag, the unmistakable California cursive font and the stamped lettering [i]INDIGO[/i]. “Somebody let her in,” He said. “And they didn’t bother to tell me.” 

Kaylee looked over at the car.[color=palevioletred] "Yes. I wasn't aware that she had an appointment. Surely it isn't an emergency do you think? I would think that if it were we both would know."[/color]

Looking concerned Kaylee turned to look at Cole. She raised an eyebrow at Cole.[color=palevioletred] "I wasn't told anything."[/color] She checked her phone.[color=palevioletred] "I don't have anything listed in my schedule. Well besides spending time with both the girls. I need to get back there soon."[/color]

Cole crossed his arms and looked over towards the small cottage. “No, we would have both got a notice by now.” He shook his head and motioned towards a shadetree where his Explorer was parked. “Only a few people have unlimited gate access and other than you and me, there’s only two others here today that have it.”