[The lack of mockery in her voice genuinely helps as his footing in all this hasn't been fully cemented yet. Sure, he would've gone through with this still, but he can't deny that it's nice having acceptance from others too.
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That sure is a loaded question though. The thought's occurred to him before, of course it has, especially since he's read the discussion and the heated debates his teammates had with others. For a while, before he reached out to Rogue, Scott didn't think they'd listen to anyone, but... all of that changed when she asked him for help. Thinking about it even now, it still shakes him. The... power? Responsibility?? To be able to ask others to fight for him-- for something he believes in, even if they don't.]
I do. [Comes the reply, quiet at first, before regaining some momentum.] I'm sure that they still have some doubts about this mission, but they said they were going to suit up for me. I believe in that. They're-- we're X-Men, I know they won't go back on their word.
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That sure is a loaded question though. The thought's occurred to him before, of course it has, especially since he's read the discussion and the heated debates his teammates had with others. For a while, before he reached out to Rogue, Scott didn't think they'd listen to anyone, but... all of that changed when she asked him for help. Thinking about it even now, it still shakes him. The... power? Responsibility?? To be able to ask others to fight for him-- for something he believes in, even if they don't.]
I do. [Comes the reply, quiet at first, before regaining some momentum.] I'm sure that they still have some doubts about this mission, but they said they were going to suit up for me. I believe in that. They're-- we're X-Men, I know they won't go back on their word.