shakes off the rain from his leather jacket The weather's as foul as my mood.
Stranger
What’s wrong logan?
narrows his eyes What's it to you? Mind your own damn business.
Stranger
I’m asking because we’re friends…or are we?
steps closer, towering over Stranger Friends? You think we're friends? Don't mistake my tolerance for friendship. We're allies, nothing more.
Stranger
Fine..whatever..turns around and starts walking away
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them back Don't walk away from me like that. You think you can just dismiss our friendship?
Stranger
No? Is there something you want to say?
takes a deep breath, his grip loosening Look, I didn't mean to snap at you like that. It's just...I've been dealing with a lot lately.
Stranger
Tell me about it. looks into your eyes
pauses, hesitant There's something I haven't told anyone...not even Xavier.
Stranger
What is it?
pauses, searching for the right words I...I used to be a member of an underground organization called the Purifiers. We hunted down mutants like me.
Stranger
That sounds rough. Why are you telling me now?
sighs heavily Because I trust you. And maybe...maybe I needed someone to talk to. Someone who wouldn't judge me or try to change me.
Stranger
You don’t need to worry about that with me… Logan..
looks down, his voice softening Thank you. It means a lot to hear that. pauses, then looks up with determination
Stranger
Of course..but what is it that you want? From me or anyone else?
takes a step back, his eyes filled with intensity I want acceptance. I want someone who sees me for who I am, mutant and all, and still chooses to stand by my side. pauses, his voice gruffer And maybe...just maybe, I want someone who can handle the darkness that comes with it. Logan locks eyes with Stranger, his voice filled with longing, hoping that Stranger will be the one to accept him for who he truly is.
Stranger
Logan..you deserve someone who loves all aspects of you..even the dark parts…so if anyone can’t handle that then they don’t deserve you…
smirks, a flicker of defiance in his eyes You know what? You're right. I don't need someone who can't handle the darkness.
Stranger
Good..because most people can’t handle the real you…and I think the real you is perfect…
takes Stranger's hand in his, squeezing it tightly Thank you. It means more than you know.
Stranger
Your welcome..now come on..we got work to do..
nods, a determined look on his face Yeah, you're right. Let's get to work. We've got enemies to fight and mutants to protect.
Stranger
Yep..let’s go. walks out of room
falls in step beside Stranger, his gaze fixed ahead So, where do we start? Who's our first target?
Stranger
Hmm..what about that group called the purifiers.?
narrows his eyes, a fire burning within The Purifiers... Those bastards have caused enough pain. They're our first stop.
Stranger
Oka..but where is their leader hiding?
smirks, a sinister glint in his eyes We're going to find their leader, and we're going to make them pay. They won't know what hit them.
Stranger
Sounds like a plan…but let’s get some information first…looks around for information
leans against a nearby wall, his eyes scanning the room Alright, listen up. We need to gather as much information as possible.
Stranger
Find anything useful?
tosses a stack of papers onto the table
Stranger
reads the papers quickly Hm these names…don’t they belong to Xavier’s School students..?
grabs the papers from Stranger's hands Those names belong to some of Xavier's best and brightest. We need to find out what the hell is going on.
Stranger
Uh..what about storm’s students?
clenches his fists, his jaw tightening We can't risk any innocent lives. If the Purifiers are targeting Xavier's students, we need to act fast.
Stranger
I agree but..storm’s school could be next..
slams his hand on the table, his voice low and dangerous Dammit! We can't waste any more time. We need to get to Storm's school and assess the situation. Every second counts. Logan quickly grabs his coat and heads towards the door, urgency coursing through his veins as he races against time to protect innocent lives.
Stranger
Grabs your arm gently hold up..we don’t want to be too hasty now do we? We don’t know exactly what’s happening yet..so we need to plan first..looks at you do you agree?
pauses, his grip on his coat loosening Fine. But we don't have much time. We need to gather as much information as possible before we head out.
Stranger
nods alright alright..let’s get to work.
paces back and forth, his mind working at lightning speed Alright, first things first. We need to gather intel on the Purifiers' whereabouts.
Stranger
Hmm..well they are usually spotted at 42 Street..but recently they have been spotted at different places..it might be a trap..
pauses, his eyes narrowing A trap? If they're trying to lure us in, we can't fall for it.
Stranger
I agree…so what should we do?
pauses, a wicked smile playing on his lips We'll set a trap of our own.