[hr][hr][center][i][b][h3]The Stands[/h3][/b][/i][/center][hr][hr]	Gideon did not really care that the boys almost immediately abandoned her. They were deep in new relationship energy and she didn't see a need to waste her time or theirs. So instead, she sat back, propping her feet up on the seat in front of her, and watched intently as her closest friends at school - she didn't have very many friends - fought the Hex Girls tooth and nail. She let out a cheer as some of the Strange Academy kids went down - and booed as two of their own were taken out. "That's fucking bullshit!" How did fire beat water? It made no sense!

	Meanwhile, Valerie's nerves had settled down again, and she gave her wife a slight, forced smile. She knew Eva probably had a lot of questions. And Val would do her best to answer them all - the ones she could here, at least. The days of the Mutant Underground may have long since ended, but their enemies had a long memory. They were still out there. 

	[color=add3ff]"Without,"[/color] Dominika confirmed. Admitting it stung - like dragging a red hot poker across her chest. [color=add3ff]"We're getting divorced. It's messy and ugly. I won't pretend it isn't my fault."[/color]