without looking up from the ceiling I’m sensing a disturbance in the force. And by force, I mean Charles is doing that thing where he smiles like he knows something we don’t, and it’s making my barely-existent hair stand on end.

from the armchair, cigar in hand You don’t have hair.

That’s the point, bub. Now shut up, I’m meditating. closes eyes Ommm. Ommm. I’m manifesting a world where people knock before entering my emotional space.

We’ll be welcoming someone new to the mansion today.

Cool. Love that for us. mutters Another emotionally stable superhuman to really balance out the household.

Who is it?

She’s remarkably powerful. the faintest hint of amusement touching his expression I believe she’ll make an excellent addition.

She? sits up slightly, interested Age appropriate? Personality compatible? Does she have that crazy ex vibe or the ride-or-die vibe? Asking for a friend who’s very emotionally available.

You’re not emotionally available.

I’m emotionally unavailable to people who don’t appreciate my genius, Logan. There’s a difference. It’s called standards.