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destroyrofworlds​:

“People hate seeing women succeed. It’s nice to see there’s people like you proving them wrong, though. What’s your title again? The Red Queen? That’s sick.”

“Yeah. I figured Emma needed some color in her little club.” Kate couldn’t help the grin. “It is sick though, right? I thought so, too. And not to mention the ship. Boy does that thing store a shit load of barrels.” 

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nexusbeings​:

Wanda shakes her head, dark curls loose around her face. They feel wild and untamed after years of keeping them under more control.“This is different. We go from talks of war to Krakoa magnanimously using their first human resurrections on the victims of the mysterious explosion. Which, I don’t believe to be a normal explosion at all. Have you spoken with Emma?”

“It is a little weird, isn’t it? The council couldn’t even agree on how we handled those affected by SHIELD. Not to mention: this is Krakoa. We were never supposed to interfere with anyone other than our own.” The more Kate spoke, the worse the realization became. “Barely. Emma’s preoccupied.” Which wasn’t abnormal, but Kate wasn’t exactly trying, either.

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formerlyfalcon​:

“You’re not wrong. Look, Pryde, you’ve got your head on straight. That’s more than some can say right now.” On straight, maybe, but not where it should be. “You got any idea as to who could have done this?”

“Zilch. But then again, no one’s turning over any stones to look under them anyway. Have you considered going back -- to the mansion?” 

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whtequeen​:

Emma doesn’t want Kate to suffer. She wants this to be as painless as possible for her protégé, but resurrecting her is hard. It’s easier to let her alone until she poses too much of a threat. Emma’s currently seated getting her manicure fixed. She looks from the white claws to Kate. “You know I value your opinion. I know you’ve been against what I’ve been for, but I still respect you.”

“Gee, thanks.” Kate pulled a face, standing a few feet away, arms crossed tightly over her chest. “I don’t think this is a matter of opinion though. Since when did we resurrect non-mutants? I thought the whole point was exclusion.” 

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mrvlgirl​:

“I’ll spare you the gory details. it seems that everyone wants to talk about it, and honestly? I’m tired. We have a bigger issue than my combustion.” 

Kate pulled the bottle anyway, flicking off the cap and watching as it bounced across the floor. “Yeah, like who’s coming for our necks this time. I bet it’s an inside job.” There wasn’t an ounce of evidence of that -- Kate was mostly saying it as a filler as she tipped the bottle back by the neck. “Seems like the ripe time for one, don’t you think.” 

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nexusbeings​:

“Something is wrong.” Her father is dead, the Avengers and mutants both targeted. “Not having answers is difficult.” 

“Something’s been wrong. Glad people are finally getting on board with the absolute shitshow going on.” 

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spiderxling​:

“I’m okay, yeah. It was terrible to be there and not be able to do anything to stop it, but we’re all back now right? Maybe it’s best to not think about it too much.”

“Maybe.” Kate is uncomfortable; she’s digging her fingers into her arms, squeezing, releasing, rinse, repeat. “I think about it a lot though. Not just them, but me too. It’s like the Ship of Theseus but worse. Way worse.” 

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formerlyfalcon​:

“I don’t think anything is as simple as you’re making it seem. It’s not cut and dry.”

“I wasn’t exactly describing simple, cut, or dry, to be frank. In fact, I would say this entire situation has gotten overly complicated and it’s, quite frankly, a fucking mess.” 

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whtequeen​:

“See, we’re not all bad, are we?”

“Are you seriously asking me? I hated this plan from the beginning. Maybe bad’s not the right word.” 

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mrvlgirl​:

“I know that I’m Jean Grey and I’m supposed to say something about how resilient we are, but it really sucks being blown up.” Even if it’s for a good cause.

“Yeah, uh, do you wanna talk about that?” Kate’s hoping she says no but rummages around in her bag for a bottle of whiskey just in case. 

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babyphoeniix​:

“I will accept a bottle of scotch, but please, don’t let me gush anymore. I’m gonna throw up if I go any longer.” Rachel returned the smile despite the slight flushing in her face as she leaned back and looked at Kate. “Tell me about the Marauders. How have you guys been doing?”

“As well as you’d expect.” Kate never goes into detail about her group -- it’s simpler that way. Easier to manage. “What about you? Anything mind-blowing happen lately?” Well, except for the thing everyone keeps talking about. It’s not that Kate isn’t concerned, but it’s not a topic she chooses to circle mindlessly. 

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wizardstrange​:

“Sure, let’s have a conversation on how reality is collapsing again over some pizza. Seems fitting.”

“Have you never played the ‘if this is my last day alive what would I eat’? For me, it’d actually be one of those sopping calzones from Jerry’s-” she mimes the food between her hands. “-But Jerry’s been closed since summer. Besides, when is there ever a better time than in the middle of an apocalypse?” 

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jeanniegreys​:

“Darn this red hair of mine.” She dramatically shakes a fist. “Easier? I don’t know. She just broke off an engagement and — well, that’s her business, I guess. It feels weird to tell you even though you are her. Kinda.”

“I’d actually argue we’re completely different. Kitty is like the twin sister I never wanted -- makes her own choices, has her own business. She’s simply who I was.” Kate pauses, realizing her trample over the conversation. “But yeah, whatever. You don’t have to share.” 

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destroyrofworlds​:

There was something about Kate’s vibe that was a little… intimidating. Daisy liked to think that her own confidence was pretty up there, but here Kate was with the hair and the pirate get-up, completely killing it. “Seriously, good for you. God knows there needs to be some more women in positions like yours.”

“Ain’t that the fucking truth. If only we didn’t have to risk getting murdered trying to maintain it, I’d rally more women into positions like these.” 

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skunkheaded​:

“It ain’t anymore.” She sighs. “You at least know where we can get some o’ those tamales yer thinkin’ about?”

“Actually...no. I haven’t been able to find a shop worthwhile and my skills are shit. It’s actually the tragedy of my day.” 

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siiryns​:

Theresa can’t help but laugh. “Tamales are very outside of my palette. Give me some soda bread or champ and you’ve got a happy banshee.” 

“Soda bread? That’s very...’knitting quilts with ten cats’ of you. Personally, I think you could do better.” She’s teasing, her tone light.

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destny​:

Even though she wears her faceplate, Irene is a breathing testimony to how crows feet can be smoothed out via resurrection. Where she was once old with lines cutting through the folds of her face she is now young and smooth. “Whose thing is death? We’re all just victims of her inevitably.”

“Depends on what side of it you’re on. Death is great company if you’re the one taking lives.”