Tempest had picked away at her meal and hadn't touched the wine. Swigging back the last of her bottle, she sighed and began to ponder her predicament. Being confined in this room was making her restless and slightly claustrophobic. The window was boarded up so she couldn't even look outside, or open it for air.
Pulling at her collar, she felt a wave of panic and sickness. She tried to stand up, but the alcohol hit her and she fell back down. Trying one more time, she put one hand on the bed and pulled herself up slowly.
Making her way over to the door she began to bang on it, trying to get anyones attention.

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Lucifuge went for another smoke but let out a disapointing growl.
"Empty..." He slowly got up and knocked on the door.
"Hey guys, can I get some more smokes?"

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"Rock N' Roll is the only relgion that never lets you down!" ~ Lemmy Kilmister

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Tempest knocked on the door again. Still no answer. She was growing impatient, as she knocked on it again a little louder.
The hatch suddenly snapped open, she didn't recognise the young man in front of her. Before Kim had a chance to speak he barked "What is it this time?"

Kim frowned "You don't need to shout at me. I'm standing right here", she let out a little giggle. The alcohol had taken over

The guard look unamused and was about to shut the hatch over, but Kim rested her arm on it. "Aaw come on, talk to me. I'm lonely in here all by myself. I can't look out that window, look it's boarded up" she pointed over, almost toppling over at the same time.

"I'm not supposed to be talking to you." he replied with a monotone voice.

"Then go find me someone who will." Kim retorted, almost pouting.
Taking her arm off the hatch she walked over to the bed and fell onto it. Hearing the hatch being shut over, she let out a heavy sigh.

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Dani had continued on to the computer lab, where, for the next few hours, she proceeded with a little initiative of her own. Logging into one of her many accounts, she used it to hack into a chain of multiple servers, bouncing her instructions around the globe multiple times before finally entering the mainframe at Sinister's headquarters. She'd be untraceable.

Locating the security system files, she released a virus into the database. It would slowly corrupt the information, almost unnoticeably, but would be completely effective. Knowledge was power - and she intended to deprive Sinister and Apocalypse of any digital information they had, primary or backup.

The other program was a psychological prick. She grinned at the words on her screen. Yes, it would definitely puzzle them.

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Tempest opened her eyes, straining against the light of the room she groaned.
"Who ran me over?" she grumbled to herself.
Sitting slowly up on the bed, she looked around her solitary confinement and sneered. Then it struck her, the tray with her meal and undrank wine was gone. Someone had been in the room
This made her a little uneasy. Her thoughts turned to Lucifuge. She wondered how he was, and if he was being treated okay. She really wanted to see him, tell him everything. Tell him the truth.

Sitting round on the edge of the bed, she edged herself slowly off and made her way to the modest bathroom. Grabbing a small clear plastic glass she turned the cold tap on the sink, and filled it. She put the cup to her lips and took small sips then grimaced at it's hard taste. She caught her reflection in a small mirror. "Ugh, you've had better days girl"

Filling the sink up with warm water she cleaned herself up and made her way back into the bedroom area.
"Someone is gonna talk to me if I have to stand here all day"
She tapped furiously on the door, waiting for an answer.

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Finishing her work, Dani exited the room and stopped by the kitchen, raising an eyebrow at the chef. "Food?" she suggested. Although the light outside was strong, sunset was not far off, and she was getting hungry.

"Sorry, ma'am, the meal's not ready yet." He continued ladling rice onto the array of plates in front of him.

"Please?"

"Don't make me chase you outta here with a cleaver."

Dani shrugged and left. Moments later, a finished plate and utensils also left, reappearing in her hands. She inhaled deeply as she went upstairs, savoring the aroma of herbed, roasted chicken and fresh green salad.

The incessant tapping from Tempest's door drew her attention. Winking at the mutant guards, Esperanza sat cross-legged on the floor, back to the guest's door, but directing her comments through it. "Good evening. Looking for some conversation?"

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Kim recognised the voice from before "So you came back to talk I see. How long is Magneto intending to keep me here? What good is any information I have if I'm stuck in here alone?"She replied surprisingly keeping herself composed.

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Dani chewed her rice thoroughly before replying. "I didn't come back to talk - I came to hear you talk. Even if you're in there, your information is still useful. Ever stop to think that cooperation might get you out of there?"

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"Well..I have been trying to do that. I was met with nothing but disdain." Kim retorted.
"What good am I in here? I offered full co-operation. At the very least you can look me in the eye when we talk."

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Dani shrugged again. "Why? I can hear you perfectly well. It brings back fond rememberances of old times, when I'd get sulky and wouldn't speak to anyone, except through a door. You can't deny the child in yourself, you know." She ate her chicken thoughtfully. "What sort of guy is Sinister? Good boss? How was the pay?"

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Kim smirked, she was obviously being taunted.
"I know that isn't the sort of things you're wanting to know. Don't insult my intelligence. The things I have in my head are a lot bigger than if I liked my job, or how much I was paid."

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"Well, we've got to start somewhere. Of course, if you'd like to spill the beans, I'm all ears. I might be able to talk to Magneto about your situation, too."

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"I tell you what. I give you one thing, you take me to see my friend. After that, I'll tell you anything and everything I know." Kim stated firmly.

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"I want something fat and juicy - and not something we already know." Dani finished her meal and set the plate on the floor, leaning back against the door and closing her eyes.

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"How am I supposed to know what things you know or don't know?" kim sighed "Okay. Let me out of here, I can show you how to take out Apocalypse once and for all."

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Her eyes slitted suspiciously. "That's all very well to say - but you'll have to give me a little more detail than that. Let's hear it."

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