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Rogue and Remy sat in Hank's lab, waiting to get 'the talk'. The only other institute students who'd ever gotten 'the talk' were Scott and Jean. Rogue was internally wondering if that was why they were so uptight. Remy was wondering how much time this utterly useless venture would take. He could probably teach the teachers a thing or two about sex.

Logan was watching Rogue and Remy, thinking pretty much the same thing as the students. He was all for protecting the students, but he figured this was one of those things where the more you protected someone, the more they were likely to do whatever you were protecting them from, just to spite you.

Ororo sat statly on one of the lab tables, facing Rogue and Remy's chairs. Hank was squatting comfortably next to her.

"Can we get this show on the road? I've got better things to do than this." Logan asked, chewing on his cigar, wishing that he was outside again so he could light it.

"Yes. That seems to be the best idea. Rogue, will you please tell us why you have that collar on?" Ororo asked, gentle but firm.

"Because Ah'm tired a' not bein' able to touch." Rogue said simply. She rolled her eyes like it was the most obvious thing in the world, and Logan chuckled.

Ororo gave Rogue a sympathetic look, before continuing. "I understand that. But why use Forge's machine? Why not work harder to be able to do it on your own?" Ororo asked, pressing the issue as much as she dared. If she pushed too hard, Rogue would just push back.

Rogue shrugged her shoulder. "Maybe because Ah've been working' on it fo' fo'evah and it ain't worked yet. Ah dunno, that might be the problem."

Ororo gave Rogue anotehr sympatetic look, which got her an icy glare.

Logan inwardly wondered how long the others would avoid the real reason for this little tete a tete. He decided to speed things up a bit.

"Okay, let's just get down to business. Rogue, we're all pretty sure you're going to have sex with Remy, because apparently the other teachers don't trust you not to make dumb choices. Honestly, I don't care one way or the other, as long as neither one of you gets hurt."

Ororo put her hand out, giving Logan a look that clearly said 'shut up or I'll electrocute you and see how well your adamantium skeleton helps you then.' Logan stopped, his point having alreday been made anyway.

"Rogue, we merely want to make sure you're not jumping into somehting you're not ready to do." Hank explained. "Also, we don't know what the limits on the collar are, or if it needs batteries or anything like that. Forge sent me the diagrams of the machine, but I don't fully trust it. I would like to do some clinical studies."

Ororo turned to remy, who had been wondering why he was down there. "Do you really want to risk your life for mere physical gratification?"

Remy shrugged and gave Ororo a wide grin. "Can' think of anyt'in else t' do. Why not?"

Rogue figured if she rolled here eyes everytime she wanted to during this meeting, she'd wear out her eye muscles, so she refrained from doing so.

"Rogue, this may actually set your work on your powers back." Hank continued. "It could be emotional factors that prevent you form being able to control your powers. Adding sex, especially since it'd be your first time-"

"Wiat." Rogeu said, holding her hand up for Hank to stop. "First off, Ah don't really care at the moment whethah or not this sets bein' able to control mah powah on mah own back or not. Second, Ah'm not a virgin, so take away the shock of lossin' mah virginity."

Hank and Ororo stared at Rogue, who glared back. Logna laughed at the reaction Rogue's words had, while Remy pondered what exactly that meant. She'd had a boyfriend before him? A lover? She wasn't a one night stnad kind of girl now, had she been then?

ROgue glared at he whole assembly. Logan stood up to break the tension. Well, not really, but it had that effect anyway.

"I'm out of here. This is too much like a soap opera for me." Logan announced. He then exited, holding in his laughter as best he could.

"Ah'm outta here too." Rogue announced. She followed Logan, glaring the whole time.

Ororo and Hank looked at Remy. Remy looked back. "Yes?" He asked, as if to say, 'get to the point so I can leave too.'

"We. . .oh, forget it. Do you have protection?" Hank asked, deciding talking them out of sex was useless. Ororo glared at Hnk, and the weather outside became a bit more overcast than it had been a second earlier.

"How 'bout dis." Remy said, putting his feet on the end of hte exam table where neither Hank nor Ororo were sitting. "I doubt dat Rogue's jes' goan lay down 'n' say 'take me, I'm yours'. I doan wan' her to rush int' dis anymore than you do. So, I promise not to have sex with her today. If she still wan's t' do it tomorrow, den. . .well, doan take a genius t' figure out what's going to happen. BUt I'm not going to pressure her into it, and dat's about de best assurance that the rules here'll be upheld. 'Cause dat's all the restriction I can stand."

Hank sighed and nodded his acquiescence. Ororo descended from the counter and stood over Remy. "I will hold you to that. I have no desire to see Logan impale you for fathering Rogue's children."

Remy nodded. It sounded pretty close to the truth. Ororo generally tended to trust him farther than, say, Scott. She would only give him such a strict warning if it were to stop him from dying. Of course. Yes. That had to be the answer.

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Rogue grabbed Logan's keys out of his hand as he stalked toward the garge door. "Where ya goin'?"

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That seems like a good place to stop. THis chapter was longer to make up for the shorter last chapter. Sorry it took so long.

REVIEWS!

Chaos- SOrry, I'm bad at updating. I'd gladly put you on my e-mail list, if you want. I'll send you an e-mial whenever a story is updated. All you have to do is ask for it in a review. Love the angelic imagery in your review. very cool. *grin* Hope you enjoyed this!

PRC- Everybody loves Jamie. I'm pleased with how he turned out in this. I like Jamie. But look, no chastisy belt! Logan was even cool about her sleeping with Remy. Bet I shocked somebody with that. I will make sure Bobby doesn't interrupt anymore moments. I don't want him killed. O.O thanks for the review!

T- Bobby is dumb. But he's fun. Nice to hear from you!

Ish- Spazzy Bobby is fun. *nod* Remy could pick the lock ona chastisy belt. BUt it would be amusing to have Rogue in one, I think. I was wondering if anyone else would think of Men in Tights. I love that movie. Hank giving 'the talk'. That would be fun! maybe I'll write a story about he newer recruits getting sex-ed.

Star-of-chaos- Humorous lemon? Like a citrus fruit that tells jokes? Cause funny sex is hard to do. But I'll give it my best shot! ;) Thanks for the review!

Caliente- I hoed someone would pick up on the sinister reference. I love alusing to Remy's past without actually having to deal with it. Maybe someday he'll have to recon wiht it, but not in this fic. ANd I'll bring Belle in before Sinsiter. Because Belle has a better name. thanks for the reiview!

Ladychopsticks- I might be ill, at that. I swear, I'll get them in bed as soon as possible. Paintece girl. In the famous words of Columbia, "SLowly, slowly, it's too nice a job to rush."

ANNOUNCEMENT

Okay kiddies. I've got a new idea. Okay, so I stole it from Neurotic Temptress, but. . .it's mine now, okay? THe plan is simple. You tell me you want an e-mial the next time I update a fic (Or just when I update the sous, if you want), and I will comply. Also, if you ask for all fic updates, you'll find out when new fics are posted as well.

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Panther Nesmith