After The Fall

Josh sighed and dropped his papers in his lap. Deciding on what to do his paper on had only been the first challenge. Thankfully, it had gotten approval and he'd been able to start work right away. Unfortunately, he hadn't anticipated his social standing as an out mutant would cause problems for him. And oh, what problems...

He rubbed at the bridge of his nose, head propped up against the arch of the couch in their common room. Sometimes he didn't know which was better. Everyone living in blissful ignorance, or everyone aware. Each had their ups and downs. But, for the moment, he was pretty sure he'd preferred the anonymity.