"What has you so interested in this building?" Erik asked after pouring over the blueprints with Johnny.
Johnny sighed before he answered, "Last week, we went on a mission where we encountered mutants working with Sentinel Services against us, one of them was my best friend. We thought he was dead but it turns out he was turned and if we can't figure out what they're doing then we will lose because if we fight against each other then we can never make progress," he explained.
"I understand how it feels to lose a friend to the other side and I can also agree that if we, mutants, turn against us then we'll never win," Erik replied, "If we can find a way inside then I can get what you need without little to no effort at all."
Johnny nodded as he stood, "I might have a friend who can help us with that," he turned back to see Erica and Kris sitting on a couch while the two men had been working, "If you find Sonya, she can show you all to your rooms."
Erik thanked him before he walked over to Erica, reaching out his hand, "You look tired. Would you like to join me in finding our new home?" he asked.
Erica took his hand as she nudged Kris to wake up and the two followed Magneto until they found a girl with light red hair, "Are you Sonya?" Erik asked.
The girl turned to look at them, "Yes, are you three the newbies?"
All three nodded before Erica spoke, "Johnny told us you could show us where we'll be sleeping?"
Sonya nodded, "Of course, follow me," she stated, "Now, these lodgings may not be what you're used to but you'll have privacy which not all here can say. Kris, we have you bunking with Blink because she has no one yet and we figured Erik and Erica would have a joined room."
"That sounds fine," Kris replied, "Who's Blink?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity after their already overwhelming day.
"Her name is Clarice Fong and she's called Blink because she can open portals and get you to other places as long as she's seen them before," Sonya answered, "And you're up first. Her room is right here."
"Clarice, are you in here?" Sonya asked.
Clarice stood and moved forward, "I'm here, what's up?" she asked, the tension between her and Sonya clear to anyone within a five foot radius.
"This is your new roomate Kris," Sonya began as Kris moved forward giving a friendly wave to Clarice while mouthing 'bye for now' to Erica, "She isn't a mutant but she is here to help."
"Sounds good," Clarice answered, "Come on in."
Once Kris was settled, Sonya led Erik and Erica to another room at the very end of the hall, "This is you. We will come get you if we need anything for our mission. Is that alright?"
Erica nodded for both of them, "That's why we're here."
Sonya smiled as she walked away and Erik and Erica were alone again for the first time since they'd left their home late the night before.
"I don't know about you but I'm already tired," Erica announced as she sat down on the bed.
Erik smiled softly at her as he took a seat next to her, wrapping his arm around her waist, pulling her close, "I'm not yet but i'm surprised you are. You've been off today, perhaps we should see if they have a doctor in this place," he suggested.
Erica shook her head, leaning into his touch, "I'm fine, it's just been a big day," she changed the subject, "So, what do you think the chances are of Lorna, the magnet girl, could be your daughter?"
Erik leaned back for a moment, thinking it over in his mind, "It could be possible but I would not pursue that in any way. My life here is on a rocky ledge already because of my past. Adding that kind of drama would only make things more complicated," he replied, "Also, she will be better off not knowing I'm her Father. Knowing that could allow her to be drawn to the darkness that I know lies within her, if she's mine."
"I doubt knowing your someone's Father would cause them to choose the evil side of this fight but I will not go against your wishes and look into it," she replied, "Do you think I have the energy for a little fun?" she changed the subject to a much lighter topic as she pulled away and looked at him, throwing a wink his way.
"You do know that I'm a little old for your appetite?" he replied, inching closer to her once more, "I saw many young suitors in the building today. Perhaps, now that you have more mutants to choose from, you should look around," he said, though he didn't want her to.
Erica shook her head, "I didn't pick you because you were the only mutant around and I won't be looking for anyone else, anytime soon. Now, can you come over here," she teased as she laid back on the back.
Erik grinned as he moved himself over top of her before lowering his body until he could place a kiss against her lips.