You're good. I mean, the bird man is great and all, but I get the impression he's not the talkative type.

[ it's not his intention, but maybe it just comes off that way without him being really conscious of it. it's always been a struggle, the difference between what is human and what is mutant, the fine line that blurs only when it's convenient; the us versus them outlook that's never really disappeared even after the formation of the x-men. but that doesn't mean much in this town, where there are humans and spirits and everything in between, pushed together all in one place to coexist, or not.

but since they're on the subject of welcoming talk, he sticks out his hand over the cooling mug of hot chocolate. ]

I'd say nice to meet you, but, uh— [ he shrugs. ] I'm Peter.