17 - Video
[Some might not recognise the woman on the network. Her face is obscured by a flaring gold mask. She's wearing a green skirt, complete with a gold belt and matching gloves. Her composure, too, is different; she holds herself with a quiet confidence.
Her voice, though, is as warm as it's always been.]
Hey, Barge.
[Jean pulls the mask from her face, revealing an older, wearier gaze.]
How long was I gone? What did I miss?
[Private to X-People]
[Her smile falters, a little, as she leans forward.]
Please tell me you're all okay.
[Filter to Bruce Wayne]
[A cheerful wave.] Hey! How are you? I've learned a ton, we should spar in the CES. [And catch up, but that's what 'spar' means.]
[Private to Morgana]
[Jean suddenly looks younger; bashful and uncertain.]
I got you those books. And - um, I didn't know your size, exactly, but...
Her voice, though, is as warm as it's always been.]
Hey, Barge.
[Jean pulls the mask from her face, revealing an older, wearier gaze.]
How long was I gone? What did I miss?
[Private to X-People]
[Her smile falters, a little, as she leans forward.]
Please tell me you're all okay.
[Filter to Bruce Wayne]
[A cheerful wave.] Hey! How are you? I've learned a ton, we should spar in the CES. [And catch up, but that's what 'spar' means.]
[Private to Morgana]
[Jean suddenly looks younger; bashful and uncertain.]
I got you those books. And - um, I didn't know your size, exactly, but...