Hank's furry face split into a broad grin as he chuckled to himself. He knew that Remy was already a great lady-killer without any help but the added effects of his new cologne would be most fascinating. Like all good scientists Hank knew that you needed more than one test subject for a good experiment. He scratched his hirsute chin with a clawed finger as his great intellect selected his next "volunteer".
"Oh stars and garters! He will do very nicely," said Hank and white fangs showed in a triumphant grin.
Bobby Drake was watching Gundam Wing with Jubilee in the lounge. She was supposed to be doing her homework but there was more to life than musty books. Anyway she was under adult supervision although adult was a relative term when it came to him.
"Bobby will you come to the mall with me? Wolvie's in one of his grumpy moods and he wouldn't come and Remy got in trouble with Rogue," said Jubilee.
"Sure as long as you help me come up with a good prank to play on Jean," said Bobby.
"How about substituting her hair dye for some Nair. That worked wonderfully with Logan," said Jubilee.
"I don't know Jubilee. I was lucky to escape with my life when he caught me. I've still got the bruises," said Bobby.
There was a knock at the door and Bobby cautiously opened it. Seeing no-one in the corridor he wondered if he was hearing things. He never thought of checking the ceiling and suffered a near cardiac arrest when Hank's furry face peered upside down into his own.
"Oh man. I wish ya wouldn't do that Hank," said Bobby.
"My apologies my cryogenically gifted friend. I see that you and our dear young Jubilee are engaged in recreational activities when she should be studying," said Hank sternly.
"Were studying Japanese culture Hank. You're not going to tell Cyke are you?," asked Jubilee anxiously.
"I am a compassionate man Robert. I will not tell a soul if you agree to try out this little concoction for me," said Hank.
"What is it?," asked Bobby wearily. He gazed into the guileless face. Dressed as he was in jeans, a T-shirt and a baseball cap Hank still managed to look stern.
"Possibly the perfect cologne my friend. I hope it will be effective on attracting the attention of beautiful women," said Hank.
"Okay you persuaded me Hankster. Hand it over," said Bobby.
"Certainly my dear fellow," said Hank benignly. With that Bobby set out to see just how successful Hank's latest creation would be.
"What are you up to Hank. Come on let me in on your little secret," said Jubilee as she ruffled the fur on Hank's arm.
"I'm conducting a scientific experiment my charming young protégé. I would welcome an assistant. If you like you can help me find more volunteers. For now how about I go to the mall with you. I've run out of Twinkies so I need to get a new supply in," said Hank.
"Well thank you Hank. At least someone here knows how to treat a lady," said Jubilee as she gave him a kiss on his furry cheek. Then she gave him a look with puppy dog eyes.
"Well Ok Jubilee. Hop on," said Hank as he bent down to give her a piggy back ride. Then they set out on a mission of utmost urgency. Shopping to Jubilee was not a matter of life or death. It was far more important than that.