“Come,” Namor said, voice low and unhurried, lifting one like a coronation relic. “Adorn yourself with the sacred light of antiquity. Or the mid-’80s. The distinction grows murky."
A pause, drier than dust.
“Two for a dollar. Support the senior trip.”
Felicia laughed, bumping into him with a half bared shoulder possibly a little harder than necessary as a collection of sophomores timidly handed her ones. Hair teased within an inch of its life and sprayed pink, face a map of glitter and stars, Felicia was a glam rock queen in metallics and neon, her pointed toe knee high boots keeping her only a couple inches shorter than her companion, but still less of a heel than she'd like. Her smile would glow under the black lights.
"Isn't he the most?" she asked, tucking the cash into her belt bag as he began doling out black plastic wrapped bulk buy toys as if they were gold bars. "Truly outrageous."
“Outrageous is an aesthetic,” Namor replied, glass-smooth. “Reckless is a flaw. I happen to be neither. But I understand the confusion. Altitude often looks like spectacle to those watching from below.”
He scanned the crowd with the casual confidence of a man who believed he could name every threat in the room.
“They did elect me, after all. One assumes for the gravitas. It appears I’ve confused spycraft with discernment. Try to keep up.”
"Oh, King," Felicia replied, saccharine but only mostly unkindly. "They elected Rex McKenzie. And possibly as a pretty figurehead, given Guthrie is second in command."
"Tubular!" she said, shifting with a pretty smile at a junior, taking their ticket and a fist of ones before gesturing them towards Namor. "It's an 80s party. A human era full of neon, and this is lingo. Which you'd know if you'd bothered to read anything we spies sent you. Try to keep up, or at least your head down for those of us who aren't just cheekbones."
Namor handed off another bracelet with a motion that could have been mistaken for benevolence — if it weren’t so imperious.
“Ah. Tubular. A word with too many limbs and no spine.” He regarded her attire, faintly amused. “You’ve embraced the era’s glitter with devotional fervor. I presumed camouflage. Operative strategy. Reflected light.”
Then he looked at her — not briefly, not politely. As one might observe a star and count its gravity.
“But no,” he said softly. “Not disguise. Bait.”
He tilted his head just slightly. Not indulgent. Not fond. Something quieter.
“This crown they placed on my double — ‘king of the court,’ such endearing theater — is camouflage enough. Tailored, bestowed, and as performative as your shine.”
His gaze dipped — slow, intentional — not to objectify but to study the radius she carved into space.
“Tell me,” he asked, voice lower now, almost intimate, “do we wear these roles because they fit... or because it’s easier to hunt when no one’s watching for claws?”
"I can only answer that for myself," Felicia said, watching a stream of teens crack their glowsticks and head inside the gym. A moment alone, her smile moved to something else, still dishonest but without veneer, an eyebrow raising. "I can fit any role, but in my experience? People seem to mind getting stepped on less when it's from a pretty face they don't see coming."
2015: Hank meets another mansion resident and they discuss privilege, obligation, and really cute girls. Or maybe he just thinks that last part. Natasha has several bottles of Kraken Rum delivered to Clint. Clint teases her about this on text. Burn The Witch: Amanda and Topaz talk about Topaz's latest bout of horrible decision making; and Topaz makes a choice.
2017: Laurie contemplates modifying her prosthesis. Ty asks about Halloween plans. Dark Dimension Homecoming: Clea texts Stephen about being tired. Happy Campers: Kitty, Scott, Logan and Rogue embark on a camping trip only to find a destroyed cabin.
2018: Alani investigates the library and, after a talk with Topaz, becomes the assistant librarian.
2022: Matt shares the news of a polyamorous relationships being considered in the same standing as a monogamous one in NY.
2023:A Haven to Call Home: Media Post: A Weather Channel alert for destructive storms in the PNW region.
2024: Haller emails Arthur, confused about Jessica hosting the Field Day craft stall with Jubilee; Sam wonders how he can be accused of playing favourites in the three-legged race when his siblings didn’t win. Garrison (with Gord) joins Bobbi on a stakeout and they catch up, in between food talk.
2004: Scott goes out to play pool and winds up in jail for brawling; Alison bails him out. Charles installs a psychic circuit breaker in Nathan's mind to give his brain a chance to heal. Devil In My Mind: Remy's former handlers decide to reactivate him to counter the 'threat' posed by the school. One To The Chest: Doug announces his 'project' is completed and rejoins the school at large.
2005:With Malice Aforethought: Forge begins designing a power inhibitor that Magneto can use to threaten those who would stand in his way; the mansion goes into lockdown in response to Forge's abduction. While talking to Jean about some of the problems he's been having, Nathan ends up going back to the medlab after a particularly taxing vision. Terry and Kitty talk about Terry's relationship problems with Bobby; Terry asks Jean for permission to see Tommy.
2006: Crystal apologises to Forge and realises she set his workshop on fire. Rahne meets Medusa. Kyle apologises, both on the journals and in person to Tommy and Yvette. Scott suggests building a cannon for his shop class, but the reaction causes him to change his mind. Yvette meets Sooraya and Mondo, and gets her new non-cutting gloves from Clarice. Angelo plans a belated birthday party for Yvette since she missed hers being comatose.
2007: Laurie makes her first post to the team comms. Angel invites Yvette on a picnic. Nathan meets Noriko and things go better than expected. Amanda invites people to Stefan's wedding. Angelo runs across Angel at the fire station. Wanda receives a reminder of a conference she has to attend in Washington at the end of October. Laurie's lunch is cautiously optimistic. Angelo runs into Kevin on Boiler Beach. Forge runs into Mark at the New York Consumer Electronics Expo and discovers there's more to the DJ than being a goofball. Amanda is almost mugged in New York, and Angelo steps in.
2008: Jubilee helps Amanda with some of the day-to-day intel work at Snow Valley. Jane polls for suggestions for a Q surname. Jennie gets the Portal Danger Room scenario. Adrienne goes to see Nathan about mental shielding.
2009: Bobby returns to the mansion with his brother, Ronnie, in tow. It's revealed that Ronnie is a shapeshifter and stuck in his brother's form. Bobby suggests Muir Island and Charles agrees, also agreeing to have Bobby back on as a teacher and on the team. Nick takes Catseye to see Toy Story movie in 3-D and after the movie, they talk about what toys they had and why the school doesn't have a mascot or special colours for the school.
2010: Laura realises to her horror she can't remember her last shopping trip and organises one with Jan and Meggan.
2011: Layla has her first German class and is enraptured by Kurt. Korvus asks Meggan to be his date for the Homecoming dance, after some cultural confusion. X-Factor Investigation: Cat vs. Bird: Warren recruits his old friend Jennifer Walters to help out with his case; Callisto finds the missing teenager; Warren, Callisto, Adrienne and Jennifer meet with Townshend Horgan and his parents to discuss his legal options.
2012: Kyle posts complaining about not being able to get a Chris Kluwe jersey in his size. Lorna posts to let everyone know there are pumpkin pancakes in the kitchen. Adrienne emails the Chess Club to see if anyone would be up for extra practice.
2013:Jean-Phillipe announces his intention to boycott the Winter Olympics due to Russia’s anti-gay policies.
2014: Tandy texts Sue, Molly, and Topaz about dressing up as the Sailor Scouts for Halloween.
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