Sniper nodded. He understood Storm's gaze. It would take awhile for the X-Men to trust him after his attack on the school. He, Holly, and Lance stepped inside.<br/>"Please take Holly to the infirmary. I need to see Charles Xavier."<br/>He looked at her.<br/>"And...I'm sorry for what I did. I was just doing it to protect Holly. I thought if I disobeyed Magneto, he'd--"<br/>His voice died away, and he took Holly's hand in his, the first act of love he had shown her.