I'm still working on Movie Night, but it is extremely difficult to pick a movie for Gambit. I've got it narrowed down, and will decide shortly. In the meantime, I thought I'd work on this one. Enjoy.

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"Professor, this is Hank."

"Hank, good to hear from you."

"Likewise. How was the conference?"

"I think we may have gotten through to a few people, but there are still many here with their doubts."

"A few is a step in the right direction, Professor."

"Indeed. Where is Scott? He was going to contact me as soon as he found Jubilee."

"Yes, well, we have found Jubilation, or rather Gambit did, but Logan is still gone."

"Have you discovered why?"

"Unfortunately, yes. It seems that young Jubilation and Logan were sparring in the garden, and she pulled a maneuver he was not ready for. It seemed to have triggered something, and he attacked her. She was not injured, but she ran nonetheless."

"Yes, I see. I was not going to mention it to him, but he has been a bit more wary around the child ever since the team defeated Vereor."

"Do you suppose this goes back to him?"

"It must. It would be logical that his greatest fear would entail those close to him, and there are few who fit that description. We are currently en route to the mansion, and we should be there within the hour. I will use Cerebro to try and find him."

"Very well, Professor. We await your return. Adieu."

"Goodbye, Hank." The screen winked out and Beast returned to the kitchen where Cyclops, Gambit, and Rogue were consoling Jubilee.

"Petite, dere's no way you could have known. Logan jes need time to sort t'ings out."

"You heard what Cykes said! He said he wasn't comin' back! And it's my fault." She banged her head down on the table in defeat, and Rogue laid a tentative hand on the girl's shoulder. All of a sudden, she jumped from her seat. "I've gotta go after him, tell him to come back."

"Jubilee, I can't allow that. It is too dangerous for you to be wandering out there alone."

"Petite won't be alone. Gambit go wit her." He stood as well.

"Well, ah can't let the Swamprat go out there without me. We'll make it a trio."

"Absolutely not. What happens if the team is needed? We're already going to be short one member, I will not let all three of you go as well."

"Scott, I understand your hesitation, but would it not be wise to send at least one member with her?" Beast looked torn between compassion and logic.

"She is not going, and that is final."

"You can't keep me here. I will get out, you can count on that." She glared at her leader defiantly, but Cyclops saw only Wolverine staring at him through her eyes. He sighed, remembering how crushed she had been, and how vulnerable she had been crying in his arms.

The leader in him wanted to scream for order, to demand that they obey him. But the person inside told him to let her go after him. But Logan had told him not to let her come, but he probably thought she would be alone. Surely she would be safe enough with another teammate with her?

"You will wait until the Professor gets back. Only one of you will be going with her, and only *if* Professor Xavier clears it. I suggest you eat something and go take a shower. Maybe the hot water will clear your head."

Jubilee resisted the urge to jump over the table and tackle him in happiness, and sprinted up the stairs.