Chapter 161: Argument
With the abundant resources of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Peter and the others indulged in a rare luxury after many years.
Whatever matters they held in their hearts, they temporarily put them aside tonight, enjoying a rare moment of joy.
However, everyone still knew their Measure. Even Peter and craftsman , middle-aged men, knew not to overindulge in alcohol. After drinking one or two cans of Beer, they put down the Wheat Juice and started drinking ordinary Drink.
Peter, holding a Cup of Cola, sat in the Corner watching the Fantastic Twins feast heartily. The Corner of his Mouth slightly upturned, he looked like a Father watching his Child.
"Do you mind if I sit next to you?" Moonstone walked over, holding a Serving Tray. Moonstone, having taken a bath and changed into new Clothes, looked stunningly beautiful.
Especially her vibrant golden Hair, complementing her fair skin, truly made her as dazzling as a Gem.
"Of course not."
Peter's Eyes narrowed slightly. In a daze, he seemed to see another graceful Figure, though that person should have had red Hair.
He shook his Head, throwing the thoughts out of his Brain, which made Moonstone somewhat puzzled.
"What's wrong?" Moonstone chose a suitable distance to sit down, seemingly unintentionally flicking her Hair. A familiar, pleasant Smell wafted out, lingering around Peter's nose.
Don't misunderstand, this wasn't some kind of feminine fragrance, but just the Smell of Shampoo. As for why it was familiar, it was because the Smell on Peter's Body was the same as Moonstone's. They were using the same Bath Products.
"Nothing, just remembered some old memories." Peter took a sip of Cola. The intense carbonation stimulated his tongue. He slowly exhaled. Compared to adult Drink, he still preferred Cola.
Moonstone didn't respond, just sat aside, silently taking a sip of Cola. The carbonation made her slightly frown.
"I didn't think you'd like this kind of Drink?" Peter, whose Head was no longer in Pain, revealed his talkative nature again, unable to resist starting a conversation.
"I'm curious, what kind of image do I have in your Heart?" Moonstone drew her Legs together, hugging her slender and well-proportioned Legs, resting her Head on her Knee, and looking at Peter sideways.
"Uh... a lady who frequents high-end cocktail parties?" Peter said uncertainly.
"Why is that a question?" Moonstone found it amusing, pinching the rim of the Cup with two Fingers, gently swaying the paper Cup.
Peter was speechless. He then realized that he didn't actually understand this comrade he had been with for many years. There was no way, the previous Head Pain and Child were enough for him to bear, he really didn't have extra Heart to think about other things.
The two remained in Silence like this. Peter was awkwardly unsure of what to say, while Moonstone seemed lost in thought. Her golden Hair slowly slipped down, obscuring her beautiful face, making it impossible for Peter to discern her Idea.
"You know, Peter."
After a while, Moonstone took the initiative to break the Silence, stopping the Spider man who wanted to make a witty remark, and maintaining the ambiguous atmosphere.
"I've been thinking just now, if only we could keep things like this forever."
Moonstone shifted her Body, slightly raising her feet. As a mature woman, Moonstone making this girlish gesture actually seemed a bit cute. Even Peter couldn't help but feel his Heart race.
"It is nice." The Spider kid seemed a bit dull at this moment, it was unclear whether it was intentional or unintentional.
"Plenty of Food and water, a warm shelter from the wind and rain, complete Equipment, if only we could keep things like this forever."
"That's not what I meant." Moonstone interrupted Peter.
"Haven't you noticed?"
"Noticed what?" Peter's Eyes were hidden in the Shadow, making it impossible to see his Heart.
"Franklin and Valeria." Moonstone whispered the Twins' Names, clearly not wanting them to hear.
"Don't tell me you haven't noticed, those two Children haven't given up on their Plan. They still want to cure their Parents."
Peter didn't speak, just put the Cup to his lips, not drinking, just silently holding it.
"You know that's impossible, we have to stop them, if they still want to do what they did before..."
"If they still want to do what they did before, what will happen?"
A Sound suddenly intruded into their conversation. The two looked up and found that the newcomers were none other than the Fantastic Twins, who were being talked about. The one speaking was Valeria, the younger sister.
"Hey! Little Val!" Peter sprang up from the Ground, standing between Valeria and Moonstone, clearly afraid that this Child called Brainiac, actually Human Torch, would argue with Moonstone.
"How is it, are you full? Although it's all Canned Food, I think it's not bad. Wow, your Clothes are really nice, did you find them yourself?"
His words were disjointed, causing Franklin to almost lose his serious expression, and even Valeria faintly showed signs of breaking down. After all, they hadn't seen such a lively Peter in a long time. The serious impression was broken, and it had a considerable unexpected effect at this moment.
Peter breathed a sigh of relief in his Heart, thinking he had gotten away with it, but Moonstone behind him made an Opening.
"If you still want to sneak out like before, you will definitely kill everyone here."
Moonstone had come behind Peter at some point. With a gentle push, she moved Peter aside, and confronted Valeria head-on.
"This is going to be bad." Yang Le was originally discussing Biomitrix related issues with craftsman , but was interrupted by the sudden Argument. Turning his Head to look, he discovered this headache-inducing scene.
"Sigh~" craftsman couldn't help but rub his forehead, clearly he also felt a headache.
"Opportunity always comes with risk." Franklin also joined the Argument. On this matter, the siblings were of one mind.
"To save everyone, we must take risks, just like my Father has always done."
"Give me a break, Franklin." Moonstone dismissed Franklin's statement with disdain.
"We all know that's impossible."
"Why is it impossible?" Valeria retorted.
"Because they are already Death!" Moonstone suddenly burst out, interrupting Valeria's words.
"The Cells of those things were already completely Death when they transformed! How are you going to use Medicine to revive a dead person! How can you two geniuses not understand the Reason that the Death cannot be revived?"
Moonstone's outburst brought a wave of Silence. Peter, who wanted to stop her, couldn't say a word. craftsman , sitting in the distance, also remained silent. Clearly, they also thought so in their Hearts.
Valeria looked around and found that, except for Yang Le, everyone's expressions were so strange, numb, and resigned. In Valeria's Eyes, it was just like Death.
It seemed that the Plan might need to be changed.
(End of Chapter)