"He was that, yes." The Professor seemed to be looking for more than just mutants, after all.

"We may not be telepaths, but I think we can trust our own judgment of character well enough." And anyway, an offer to train people was not the same as an offer to be part of the X-Men.

"Regardless, somehow I do not think Charles would object to Mia." Ororo made no effort to hide her affection for the younger girl. After all, she'd proven herself to them time and again.