Maya and Jean
Powers. Magic. They didn't define a person even if Jean felt at points that her powers were defining her every moment she possessed them. The phoenix was an incredible force and when she allowed it to, if she did, it took all of her completely. There was no Jean left when it happened. That was why it frightened Jean so much. Without the Professor, it frightened her even more. Who would stop her?
At the words, Jean gave the girl an incredulous look. "You don't look that old to me," she replied honestly.