001: Beginnings
"She's extraordinary, " he had murmured, giving his old friend a small smile. "You'll see, Erik. This girl is something really quite special."
Erik Lehnsherr merely lifted an eyebrow interestedly as the two men approached the quaint house.
Convincing the parents hadn't been overly difficult; as a matter of fact, they were glad to hear that there was hope of their child "recovering," or at least being able to lead a normal life. Even after all that had transpired.
As the girl descended the stairs, Charles Xavier glanced up and returned the wary child's gaze with a smile.
"Hello, Jean."