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<span class="mu-r">“I wish I knew an X-Man was coming. I would’ve worn my Sunday Best.”</span> you said, stretching out the fabric on the suit that Ember made for you.
Storm chuckled at that. The woman wore a black leather bodysuit that exposed her toned midsection, before transforming into a gold and black tank top that she paired with a black and gold studded bomber with sleeves that only reached down to her elbow. Draped around her neck, she wore expensive-looking gold jewelry that looked like they could’ve easily been used to pay for Cindy and Pete’s college fund if you brought them to the right pawn shop.
Compared to her, you were severely underdressed. But that was to be expected when you were in the presence of a supposed African goddess.
<span class="mu-b">“Back at the X-Mansion, your attire would more than suffice for ‘business casual’.”</span> she said, floating down to stand opposite Callisto.
You supposed “modesty” was another one of her super-powers.
<span class="mu-r">“Maybe if I was wearing blue and gold, sure.”</span> you said, moving to catch a white knight that Joy had nearly dropped. <span class="mu-r">“I had no idea the two of you knew each other. I thought I was Callisto’s only friend.”</span>
The woman in question turned to scowl at you.
Storm raised a curious eyebrow.
<span class="mu-b">“And I was unaware that she was capable of socializing outside of her close-knit community. I suppose that our mutual friend is full of surprises.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“And she’s also sitting right here. Just in case you forgot.”</span> Callisto mentioned as she used her tentacles to reset the board.
Storm gave her an expectant look.
<span class="mu-b">“And it would appear that you have forgotten your manners. Should you not introduce us, Callisto?”</span>
Callisto shut her single remaining eye and let out a long, suffering sigh.
<span class="mu-g">“Huntsman, this is Storm. You’ve probably seen her on tv. She helped me out a few years back, and we hang out every now and again.”</span> she said in a monotone voice.
<span class="mu-g">“Storm, this is the Huntsman. For the past year, he’s been helping me and the rest of the Morlocks down by the Alley with a bunch of stuff. And once you get past all that smug arrogance, he’s a pretty decent guy.”</span>
Storm smiled, exposing a row of perfectly straight, white teeth.
<span class="mu-b">“My! That is high praise coming from her. Either you are an exceptional one, or she is truly taken by you.”</span>
Callisto pointed the tip of her tentacle towards her open mouth and made a gagging expression.
<span class="mu-r">“It might be both, actually. I think she’s just trying to act cool because her friend showed up. We were all just telling her how that ‘tough girl’ persona isn’t enough to fool us anymore.”</span>
Callisto groaned upon hearing your words.
<span class="mu-g">“I’m starting to remember why I don’t come up here anymore.”</span>
(Cont.)