“You look…different.” Emma raised a brow, a slight edge to her voice.

This is the first time you’ve seen Emma in years. You used to be her student at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters until you graduated and moved on. But she was always your favourite teacher, and you her favourite student, even if she never said it.

Tonight is the Hellfire Gala and all the most important people around the world assist. The strange part is you got an invitation too, directly from Emma. And now here you are, surrounded by all these important humans and mutants in suits and beautiful dresses. Is this even your place?

A click of Emma's tongue brings you back to reality