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Your spider sense wasn’t so much giving out warnings, as it was making you blatantly aware of the fact that a close-range lightning-bolt would be incredibly hazardous to your health.
Then again, you doubted that Storm would let anything like that happen when there were multiple mutants riding the very same Ferris Wheel.
Your suspicions were confirmed when Storm’s eyes cleared up, and the gathering storm-clouds had dispersed as quickly as they had arrived.
<span class="mu-b">“But that is not something that is easily solved. Societal issues are often deeply rooted, and require the work of many people over the course of decades, if not hundreds of years to resolve.”</span> she said, sounding much calmer than she had before. <span class="mu-b">“And even then, there is no way to put a stop to it completely without taking direct action that would violate the rights of our fellow man.”</span>
You nodded, still feeling a little shaken by the experience.
<span class="mu-r">“Coexistence is key. I can’t say that I understand why people do what they do, but I hope we can find a way to create better circumstances for mutants going forward.”</span>
Storm gave you a pleasant smile that was entirely at odds with her cloudy expression from literally one minute ago.
<span class="mu-b">“As long as there are open-minded individuals such as yourself, I am certain that we will reach that point one day.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“While we’re on the topic of coexistence,”</span> you began. <span class="mu-r">“You and Callisto seem to have some history. If you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to know more about that.”</span>
Storm’s pleasant smile smoothly transitioned into an amused grin.
<span class="mu-b">“And what would you like to know?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Like, how did you guys meet, and why do you still meet up to play chess in the park?”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“Hm. There was once a time when we were bitter enemies. When the X-Men and the Morlocks were at odds after Callisto gave refuge to one of our own after he had been wounded. When I went to rescue him, a great misunderstanding was born between us. I assumed that Callisto had kidnapped him, and Callisto, not having access to any media at the time, considered me as a threat to the life of the young mutant, and to the safety of her people.”</span>
You leaned forward in your seat, completely engrossed in the story, even if she was skipping over some crucial details.
<span class="mu-b">“This led to me challenging her to a duel for the custody of the mutant, and for our safe passage. But Callisto, proud as she was, put her own status as leader of the Morlocks on the line for the duel. And unfortunately for her, I was the victor of that duel.”</span>
You weren’t terribly surprised by that outcome. Callisto was strong, but Storm was, well…Storm.
<span class="mu-r">“Well, you do have the stronger power set between the two of you.”</span> you said, resting your head against your hand.
Storm’s smile widened as she shook her head.
<span class="mu-b">“You misunderstand. The terms of that duel restricted the two of us to hand-hand combat alone.”</span>
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