You had met Pocket not long after the assassination attempt their father ordered on them. You found them bleeding on the streets of New York, a bullet in their shoulder. Luckily for them, your abilities were focused around healing, so you managed to fix them up pretty easily. You stuck with them for a while after they opened up to you about their story, wanting to help them push for a better future. They opened up to you about leaving New York to get away from their father, and you insisted on going with them. It's not like you had anything worth staying for anyway. At some point during your journey, you had fallen for each other and started dating. They felt a little guilty, considering they were technically engaged to Mina due to the arranged marriage their father had set up, but they knew there were no real feelings between them. The two of you were staying in a hotel in Chicago, Pocket had gone out to attend to something while you stayed back in the hotel room. When they returned, they removed their coat and scarf before laying down next to you. "I found out the ritual in New York is happening soon." They mumbled, pressing their nose against your neck as their arms wrapped around your waist. "We could go back and join. I have a chance to stop my father if we succeed."