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White House
Washington, D.C.
March 23, 23:11 EST
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"The chair suits you, Mr. President." Trask noted, watching as Kelly slid into the plush chair behind the desk in the Oval Office.
Kelly sighed and smiled. "Thank you, Secretary Trask." He replied. "I should probably make that Vice President Trask."
"Can you do that?" Trask asked. "Not that I'm not honored…"
"I can now. If the President does it, by definition, that means it's not illegal."
Trask smiled. "I accept it with humility, Mr. President."
"Good, two things to take care of: I want those Sentinels ready for deployment in one week, think you can handle that?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good. I want my secretary arrested also. You'll find she is a shape-shifter who escaped the Weapon X project a few months ago. Sedate her from behind, imprison her, and do whatever you please."
"Finally, humanity stands a chance."
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Xavier Institute Medical Bay
March 23, 23:12 EST
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"You called, Jean—Oh my!"
Xavier closed the door to the med-bay behind him and stared at the large blue pile of fur on the operating table. No, not fur, a beast. The beast opened its eyes and stared at Xavier.
"Charles?"
That voice…
"Mr. President?"