Scarlet Witch (scarlet_witch) wrote in x_aftermath_x, |
The situation could have been handled better, but there really was no point in dwelling on it. Wanda had shifted her weight (albeit uncomfortably) and rose her legs up, so she could tuck them up beneath her, while she sat. However, with Thorn's reappearance the neutral expression she had been keeping since he left the room faltered a bit, and she looked almost pleased to know that the animal hadn't hurt him - and if he did, it at least didn't appear to be serious. And then 'daddy dearest' began to speak again and her attention went back to him.
This time, he was singling out particular members of his brood and basically giving them a metaphoric slap on the wrist for their many faults. The Scarlet Witch wasn't at all surprised to see that Boom Boom was the first one he decided to put to shame. Tabitha, while useful in some ways, was a bit of a pain and she appeared to be very anti-authority to a fault. Not to mention the fact that she enjoyed talking - a lot. With that sort of unladylike (reckless) behavior, it could easily get the rest of them into trouble. And then there was Rogue, who appeared to be conflicted on where her loyalties lies. However, she would have to choose a side eventually, or Magneto would choose for her.
As some of her other fellows were mentioned by name, Wanda turned her glance in their direction in turn, as if seizing them up. Avalanche was Mystique's man through and through, and she honestly thought that he'd never show his loyalty to her father. At least, not truly, anyway. And if he showed any at all, it would be to save his own neck from having to suffer the wrath of Magneto.
When her father had dismissed them, Wanda had remained seated, just in case someone had something to add. And almost immediately, Miss Smith spoke up from the love-seat she and Rogue were sharing. "So, what, we can't have private conversations anymore?" Tabby said, looking and sounding vaguely annoyed, and still kinda amused. Rogue, who was still perched on the edge of the armrest looked nervously over at Boom Boom. "Wow, if that's the case, you're gonna be hearing some stuff you'll probably wish you couldn't then."
- Scarlet Witch, Boom Boom, & Rogue