It was a close thing. It was a ridiculous stroke of fortune that the X-Men just happened to have access to a sorceress of considerable talent.

"Well ... I kinda accidentally caused that little accident." Kayla replied. "... with the super concussive pulse wave. But ..." She took a breath. "You didn't cause this. This wasn't your fault. We went to a party. And I was taken by two, they said it was two people. They're the ones that did that."

Her lips drew a little. "... the Hellfire Club is bad news, Brianna. Look what they did to me for kicks. Look what they did to Stephanie. They're all evil.

You don't need to tell me twice to stay away from them. I just ... I just wish you would too. Hope you will."