"For many different reasons," she answered evenly. The girl was clearly confused by the question, thusly answering X-23's unasked one. Still, she stayed right where she was. "Interesting," she muttered. Without looking at Nathaniel she asked him, "Is it possible for two mutants to have the same mutation?"
The corners of her lips lifted in what could have been a friendly smile. Were it not for the cold edge in her voice. "When I was fourteen, I saw an old man move metal with just a movement of his hand." She followed the girl's gaze down to her hands, finally lifting a fist. her claws came out with a sharp sound. No point in hiding what the girl could clearly sense. "Is this what you're trying to find under my skin?"