Chair propped right next to the window for the ongoing storm. Tea settled once she sat.

Irene was enjoying a quiet evening in Central Park. Nothing but her, the ambient noises of wildlife and people alike, and the whistling wind that passed her.

"To think Raven was supposed to be within the hour. What is taking that woman so long...?"

"I can hear breathing, Raven. Do you have my tea?"

"First time for everything, lover. Just not this time." It's been decades since the two could relax this way, but she never forgot Raven's stature. Her arm around her hip with a chuckle. "Don't tell me you're going somewhere again, Raven. We just got settled in."

"Lucky me. I could never grow tired of a woman who'd die for me." Several pages flop to the other side while she closed the notebook. She would lean back in the chair to move it back some. No more distractions. "Sit."

"Say what's on your mind, Anna."

Irene moves down from the podium amidst a wave of applause. "That went well, Mystique.. Help me back to the office."

"I've considered it plenty of times. Hell, your mother and I have talked about it time and time again." "Perhaps if he can prove that he isn't a complete scoundrel, then maybe. You still have to convince Raven not to murder him, though."

"No forsight needed. We know each other so well, Raven." Those arms wouldn't dare to let go of the metamorph's body. The two were destined to be together for eternity, so she might as well hold onto her until eternity eneded. "Have you heard from Anna?"

"Ever patient with Anna Marie. She'll come around eventually. Though, I wouldn't doubt your ability to talk with her without her knowing it was you." Finger tapped Raven's hip. It was something that was already foretold, but she bit her tongue. As she normally does.

"....are you wearing it?"

"What a shocker. Glad you kept the rest of the look as yourself this time."

"I'm all ears, Raven."

"Sounds too good to be true, honestly. Do tou truly believe this vision will come true...?"

"Inch closer, and we'll find out."

"I've felt this before..."

Continuing writing. We did what we had to do.