XXX Goodbyes XXX
Charles glanced at Alex and Sean. Take care. It was all Charles had trusted himself to say.
The children who were left he gathered to him. "Children listen to me, I am going to tell you a story. Once there was a very brave blue man and a raven who was looking for home… On her way she met two noisy boys… They all lived happily ever after on an island of their own." Sleep.
Hank waved. Look after them. Hank's hands shook.
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"Beast? Dude? You okay? We'll be okay man, just get this bird outta here. We'll be coming back two trips like you said." Sean put his hand on Hank's arm. Hank nodded and fought back his tears.
Two trips. Hank told Alex and Sean, and the children in the back. Only now understanding the nature of Charles' lie. Mystique slept on blissfully unaware. They would never have left otherwise.****
It was done.
