"Really? Well... welcome to de world o' a mutant. It kinda sucks right now." Her lips formed a thin line as she placed her empty martini glass on the bar. "People will hate you for no reason, an' blonde, fake tit bimbos will take your VIP seat at a night club. because 'ey... despite all dat plastic she is more normal den you!"

That was actually a joke. She cracked a joke! And it felt great!

"Name's Alisa. I'm an art appraiser in de city. Or I still t'ink I am. I keep losin' more clients each day t'anks to dis whole mutant scare goin' on in de media." Alisa offered her hand to Ryan for a shake. "Now what's your name?"