I don't get to say this for many X-men stories, but this was actually very sweet. Thank you for writing!

and what did she say?

:sighs:

I really regret not knowing this universe well enough.

Well, kudos on a gorgeous, unforgettable, practically perfect story which told me everything I needed to know when all I know nothing at all about SWORD. (At least, I knew about Dark Beast.) Beautifully done. Amazing characterization. And the little tidbits of humor shown through without you having to mark them in any way at all. This is just...perfect.