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but ⠀ all ⠀ I ⠀ can ⠀ taste ⠀ is ⠀ the ⠀ blood, in ⠀ my ⠀ mouth ⠀ and ⠀ the ⠀ bitterness ⠀ of ⠀ death ⠀& ⠀ demise ⠀⠀ ┈┈⠀⠀ ✠

[ً @holyaches]

since you could endure my bitter cold， you must have the desire to burn?

[𝙎𝙐𝘽-𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙍 @AvngingSon]

“𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 -- 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬... 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒓 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞❕”

https://t.co/zMmhU98xCE…

[ERIK ͏ ͏ ͏LEHNSHERR. @TOXICL0NG]

https://t.co/KfR4GbKUpF

[𝐔͟ 𝙻 𝚃 𝚁 𝙾 𝙽. @robopsyche]

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now there can be no doubt

* 𝙸͟ 𝙰͟𝙼͟ 𝙰͟𝙽͟ 𝐀͟𝐕͟𝐄͟𝐍͟𝐆͟𝐄͟𝐑

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

“I’ve found that those who announce themselves are rarely the ones worth fearing,” she replied with quiet poise. “As for why I’m here… I sought only a conversation, though I suspect you’ve already decided whether to believe me.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene’s gaze drifted to the glowing cards between Gambit’s fingers before returning to his face, her expression betraying neither concern nor surprise.

[— 𝐦𝐫 𝐱. @jeudamours]

to be spotted before his fingers are inches away from brushing against the target’s shoulder … was remy lebeau losing his touch?

no matter. what he certainly wasn’t losing was his powers. cards glowed between gloved fingers as he stepped forward ; ready to make them boom.

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[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

telepathy nor ancient magic should face alone—and before deciding whether to trust you, I wished to see the woman beyond the legend.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene remained where she stood, unshaken by the step forward, her silver eyes meeting Jean Grey’s with quiet confidence.

“I have no interest in proving who among us is stronger,” she said, her voice calm and measured. “I came because there are forces stirring that neither …

[‍ ‍𝓳. @psibird]

not through anyone’s mind, ” a pause, taking a measured step forward. “ what do you want then, 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑒 .ᐣ ”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene met Robbie Reyes’s gaze without hesitation, her expression unreadable beneath the moonlight.

“I did not come seeking a favor,” she answered quietly. “Only the truth—and I have learned that those who carry the heaviest burdens often hide the answers others refuse to see.”

[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𝕽͟𝙴𝚈𝙴𝚂. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ @FuegoDelBarrio]

“ then what is it that you want ? i take it this isn’t a social call .. must be important if you’re seeking me out like this. ”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

If triumph is all that remains, then tell me… why does your collection still feel incomplete?”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene’s silver gaze wandered across the hall once more before settling on General Grievous, her expression as tranquil as ever.

“Victory is fleeting,” she said softly. “Empires rise, conquer, and crumble into dust, while the names of their victors are forgotten …

[𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℂ𝕪𝕓𝕠𝕣𝕘 𝔾𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 @ArmoredMenace]

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* Not hiding his veiled irritation at her bold discernments, doing nothing except shaking his head *

"You're wrong about one thing, this collection is my exclusive property; your presence here is merely a fortuitous 𝕖𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕡𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟...

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[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

my name is Selene, and despite the hour, I have no intention of making an enemy of you.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene’s expression softened ever so slightly, the edge of mystery giving way to quiet understanding.

“I suppose it would be,” she admitted with a gentle inclination of her head. “Then allow me to ease your mind …

[ᅠᅠ*̲ᅠ ◜🦐◞ᅠᅠ▵ᅠ›ᅠ @impratorice]

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𝙅𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙝 chuckled nervously ⠀ , ⠀ scratching the back of his neck ⠀ , ⠀ feeling a little scared still ⠀ ... ⠀ ‘‘ ⠀ Well honestly sorry but seeing a stranger who knows my name at this hour in the wood is a little scary ⠀ ...⠀ ’’
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[𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐎 @SONOFABASTICH]

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[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

but by knowing when restraint will accomplish far more than force ever could.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene regarded Emma Frost with quiet approval, the faintest smile lingering at the corners of her lips.

“On that, we are in agreement,” she replied softly. “Wisdom is not measured by the courage to step forward …

[゛‎ ‎ ‎˖͢‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𖢻‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ⏖‎ ‎ @PSIVEDIAM]

“ i've questioned people's predilection for trying to dissect my mind and my character, ” mentioned emma, lash - framed gaze narrowed by a margin. countenance remained composed.

“ there is a time for daring and a time for caution. +

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

“You mistake aimlessness for freedom,” she said quietly. “The world has always been cruel, Cletus—but there is a vast difference between witnessing the abyss… and becoming consumed by it.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene listened without interruption, her expression untouched by his fervor, as though she had heard the same philosophy repeated across countless lifetimes.

[𝒯𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙇𝐸𝐸𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝒢 @ALLBL00DCHA0S]

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≋ Babblin' about command?! Yup, i can see the possibilities but i don't see the fun. Followin' plans, findin' goals... so dull an' predictable. This is a sick ol' world under the surface but scratch it, and ya reveal the real world: all red an' raw an' senseless. ≋
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[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

She looked ahead as the trees swayed gently in the evening breeze.

“I believe you, Jubilee. The forest has a way of recognizing those who respect it… and tonight, it has welcomed you.”

[️️ ️️ 𝓢𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝓥𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶ♱ @veilcantor]

Selene’s lips curved into a warmer smile, a rare softness finding its way into her expression.

“I find it difficult to imagine you as anything but harmless,” she admitted with quiet amusement. “Though I suspect even a chipmunk with fireworks could be surprisingly troublesome.”

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍݁ ‍‍ ͙ ‍ ⊹ 𝐉𝐔𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐄ׅ⎖ @SPARKLllNG]

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the mention of the chipmunks got a giggle from her. absolutely imagining three famous chipmunks————- her smile widening.

“ yeah ? so does that mean I have nothing to fear as well ? just picture me as a cute and defenseless chipmunk. “
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