The blue mutant swished his tail, nipping at his tongue. "Und you don't vonder if he's all right?"
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Jeannie tapped his fingers along the desk, moving them back and tapping again. Darkholm looked at her watch, looked out the door. She stood.
"You're a mutant, aren't you?" The boy almost fell out of his seat. "You aren't getting taught anything at that school." She smirked. "That man doesn't even seem to care very much, does he?" He kept his face still, watching her. "I have someone who wants to meet you." She looked at the door again. It opened. A man in red armor and a purple cape floated in, settling in front of the desk.
"Hello," he said in a thinly accented voice. "I'm Magneto." He smiled. "What's your name?" The thief jerked his head toward Darkholm.
"She cou'd tell ya."
"Ah, but I want to know your real name." The desk jiggled slightly. "I want to see what you can do."