Rachel kissed her husband's cheek as she telekinetically adjusted her suit. It was the most conservative thing she had to wear, and it would have to do. "This isn't your fault, Doug. Just make sure the kids stay calm and no one goes on the super defensive. The rest of us will deal with the circus on our doorstep."

She straightened up and took a breath. She could do this calm, rational back-up thing. She had been Mother Askani. She could handle helping Xavier present a calm front.

Rachel gave Doug a wink and smile as she went out the door toward the front of the building.