Kathy gave him an apologetic smile. "I just want you to have a good time," she said. "I know this isn't your scene, but..." She shrugged. "I'm hoping you can kinda get to know everyone a little bit better. Eliot, Parker, even Raven."

She knew Raven still felt like the odd mutant out sometimes and was hoping this might help ease that a bit.

"But I also don't want to load you up with expectations or whatever. You're here and that's already a big deal."