xp_logs | This takes place on Thursday or Friday night

Angelo sat in his chair by Paige's bed, quietly praying. He'd barely moved, let alone slept, since the accident, and had no intention of doing either any more than he had to. He would stay as long as necessary.

Alex crept in the door, quietly so as not to disturb anyone. He hadn't said anything to Doug, just went by him and to the door. This was hard enough as it was and Alex wasn't really in the mood to talk, afraid he would lose his nerve. Thankfully Doug seemed to have noticed this and only gave Alex a nod.

Alex stopped after he had closed the door behind him at the sight of Angelo praying over the bed. He knew his roomate was down here, yet the sight still surprised him. Slowly he came forward untill he was standing next to where Angelo was sitting. He crossed his arms and shivered a bit. Why was it always so cold down here? after Clearing his throat, he spoke softly, though not looking at the prone form of Paige in front of him. "How is she?"

Angelo looked up in surprise, having not heard Alex come in. "Oh. Hey. Didn't see you there." He sighed, continuing. "She's still out. They say she could wake up at any time, but she hasn't yet..."

Alex nodded softly and finally got up the nerve to look at Paige. She had bruises and scratchs, but nothing too serious on the outside. Alex sighed and shook his head. Nothing like his nightmares, thank god. "She looks so peaceful..."

"Yeah..." Angelo said. "I guess they took the husk off her when they were checking she was OK...."

Alex swallowed. "She was lucky that she tried to husk...probably saved her life..." That reminder made Alex turn his back to her, unable to look at her prone form. He closed his eyes. Anyone else might have died..."How's Jono?"

Angelo frowned at the mention of Jono, but in concern rather than anger. "I don't know. I haven't seen him for two days. I guess since you ask, he hasn't been out of his room much?"

Alex shook his head. "Haven't seen him in a while, though I don't blame him. Alot of people are blaming this on his lack of control." He sighed. "They don't understand how helpless it feels to have no control over something like that...to know that it could hurt people and you can't do a damn thing about it..."He sighed again then looked at Angelo. "How are you?"

Angelo paused, thinking about that. "Now, *there's* a hard question to answer. Got a spare few hours?" He grinned weakly. "But seriously, I'm.... scared, mostly. And worried."

Alex smiled sofly and placed a hand on Angelo's shoulder. "I don't blame you. in the slightest. And you can tell me later, when she's awake and rested and you've had some proper sleep."

"Sleep would be good. I've been having trouble getting any since the accident. I don't want anything to change here while I'm not around", Angelo admitted.

"I'm sure eveyone's whose come done here has told you this but Paige wouldn't want you doing yourself harm because of her." Alex shook his head. "But I can't be the one to tell you that. If it had been Lorna, I'd be doing the same thing and it would be you trying to convince me to got to sleep." He smiled softly but a haunted look came over his eyes. "I just hope that never happenes."

"We all hope it doesn't happen to anyone else", Angelo said quietly. "Seems to happen more often than it should here, though, for one reason or another. It's not so long ago Jamie was down here..."

Alex nodded. "It's part of the price we pay as mutants. To learn about our powers...sometimes people get hurt." He closed his eyes and sighed again.

"At least now maybe they'll help Jono control his energy more", Angelo said quietly. "Just a shame it took this to get them paying attention."

"Yeah...one can hope." Alex glanced from Paige to the door. "Dude, you alright down here...anything I get for ya?"

"Oh, I'm OK. There's a good supply of coffee down here, and Kitty and Lorna are keeping me and Doug fed. Thanks for the offer, though. Appreciate it."

"Well then I'll leave you two. Take care of yourself roomie." Alex gave him one last small smile before turning for the door.

Angelo smiled in return. "And you. Come back down whenever you want - although she should wake up soon..." He watched Alex leave, then turned his attention back to Paige.