Stephanie nodded. "I know. He's never had an easy time dealing with my ..." There was no point in beating around the bush, she was sure she knew or suspected. "My being a mutant. He's as strong and fast as a man could reasonably expect to be." But she was stronger than that- how much stronger? Five? Ten times? And faster. And vastly more resistant to harm.

"He's got so much to be proud of. He's accomplished so much in his life, and he'll go so much further." Stephanie sighed slightly. "He has strength in so many ways more important than muscles. I wish he would see that sometimes."