[She paused. It was stupid, trying to tell the story so it put Gambit in a good light. He'd kidnapped her, dragged her to Louisiana, and used her to get information. And... kept her safe and told her someone was looking after her.
Whether he meant him or the rest of her "family," she wasn't sure. But he gave her his lucky card. The one he saved for last.]
Things got bad at the Institute. I jus'... needed a break. Friend popped by, took me down t' New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Needed t' get away for a bit.
Gave me this t' remember 'im by, guess y' could say.
[...That worked. After all, this wasn't the Logan who'd tried to stab Gambit. And who she'd had to explain all that to in a much less pleasant light.]
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[She paused. It was stupid, trying to tell the story so it put Gambit in a good light. He'd kidnapped her, dragged her to Louisiana, and used her to get information. And... kept her safe and told her someone was looking after her.
Whether he meant him or the rest of her "family," she wasn't sure. But he gave her his lucky card. The one he saved for last.]
Things got bad at the Institute. I jus'... needed a break. Friend popped by, took me down t' New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Needed t' get away for a bit.
Gave me this t' remember 'im by, guess y' could say.
[...That worked. After all, this wasn't the Logan who'd tried to stab Gambit. And who she'd had to explain all that to in a much less pleasant light.]
Been awhile, but... I keep it. Fo' luck.