For a moment, the Professor’s arm had reached out, almost to perch his hand against the younger mutant’s shoulder. But hesitation took him, and his arm lay back by his side. “You’ve certainly come a long way since we first met, Scott.” He said first of all, before nodding his head. “Yes, it would seem that way. However, I felt it best I speak to you in person. I — needed to know you were quite alright, son.”
Hesitation. It was warranted, but even the Professor's concern for him was still plain as day. Scott turned his head away slightly as the Professor spoke and then quietly replied, "Depends on your definition of 'alright', I suppose. Most I run into tend to think I'm crazy or think I'm running around committing random acts of violence on humans." Scott shook his head and tried to keep the more stressful thoughts out of his mind. "I'm fighting for what I believe in, Professor. I.. just can't stand by anymore and watch mutants be punished simply for being what they are."