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<span class="mu-s">“And I just wanted to say hi. We wish you could stay up here with us.”</span> Joy blurted out.
Callisto actually did grin at that.
<span class="mu-g">“Someone’s gotta keep the Alley running. I’ve got some trustworthy people that I’m training to run things while I’m away.”</span> she explained, content to ignore the other two for a moment. She never <span class="mu-i">was</span> good at accepting praise.
<span class="mu-s">“Are you going somewhere?”</span> Joy asked, a concerned expression on her face.
Callisto glanced at Joy, and then turned to stare at George. She seemed to consider something, before turning back to her chess board.
<span class="mu-g">“I won’t be leaving the city anytime soon if that’s what you’re asking. Let’s just say that I’ve got plans.”</span>
Despite Joy’s curiosity, Callisto didn’t look like she’d spill the beans anytime soon. But before anyone could question her on it further.
It swirled around your group, and paid close attention to your spider sense for any hint of an incoming threat. The others were searching around frantically for the source of the disturbance, and Callisto was…
She was just scowling at the chess pieces that’d been blown off of the table by the sudden gust of wind. Otherwise, she remained seated.
And then, the sound of rushing wind just…died. You could still feel the wind whipping around you, but it was no longer obnoxiously loud. It was as if you’d just entered the eye of a-
<span class="mu-b">“I apologize for being late.”</span>
You craned your neck to find the source of the new voice, and all at once, everyone’s jaws dropped.
<span class="mu-b">“There was a matter that required my immediate attention.”</span>
A woman with dark skin, long, white flowing hair and blue, cat-like eyes descended upon you, suspended by nothing but the very air itself. You’ve never met her, but you knew her name. This was Ororo Munroe, otherwise known as-
<span class="mu-g">“Jesus, Storm. Couldn’t you have just walked over like a normal person?”</span> Callisto complained.
<span class="mu-g">“Now I’ve gotta pick all this up and reset the board. Again.”</span>
Callisto's arms split into two clusters of green tentacles and reached down to pick up the pieces. Gwen gasped, and George just stared stupidly at them. Joy was the only other person helping her pick them up, while you...
You were just in disbelief.
Storm gave Callisto a shameless smile that was surprisingly affectionate.
(Cont.)