<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#1e90ff">Rowan only growled in response to his apology. It was an angry, feral sound that ripped from her throat, and it caused Holly to take a step back in fright. But Rowan did no more then that, only because Xaviers voice echoed in her mind. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4500">Holly hugged Sniper back, grimacing as the movement caused pain to her ribs. “I know.” She said. The Professor had spoken to her as well. And it had reassured her tremendously. He had promised not to keep the two separated, and for some reason, Holly fully believed him. But all her thoughts of the Professor and his promise flew from her mind when Sniper kissed her, first on the cheek and then her lips. She felt stunned for a moment before returning the kiss. And then he was walking away, following Storm. <br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#1e90ff">Rowan took her by the elbow then and steered her towards the elevator. “C'mon, lets get you cleaned up.” She said gruffly, obviously still not over her anger. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#dcdcdc">“I know who you are...and why you've come.” Xavier said. His tone held none of the anger of the other mutants, and his expression was calm. <i>But it is not for me to forgive you</i>. He projected into Sniper's mind. If Sniper wanted forgiveness he would need to ask if of those he injured. <br/>
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“But I can help you.” He said aloud. “Magneto cannot touch you here.”</span>