Homelander: New Legacy

[177] : The New Team Member

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By the lakeside in the backyard of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Jean was sitting in her usual spot.

But unlike before, she wasn't holding a book. Instead, she had a... tablet brought back from another world.

Not just the tablet, but also a smartphone from the parallel world accompanied her everywhere.

Even though the internet hadn't been invented in this world yet, the pre-installed games and software on the tablet and phone were enough to keep Jean entertained for a while.

However, the tablet and phone had limited storage. Most of the movies and books she downloaded were already finished, and the games had been played through multiple times. Jean was starting to grow tired of them.

Moreover, Jean wasn't particularly fond of playing games. Unlike Thor, who had become a full-fledged couch potato, she preferred chatting with people through her phone.

Online, she didn't have her telepathic abilities and couldn't see others' thoughts. It was the uncertainty and spontaneity of online conversations that made her fall in love with virtual socializing.

"Roger still isn't back yet..."

Jean sighed as she flipped through an e-book she'd already read and stared out over the lake.

Charles thought her anticipation for Roger's return was because she liked him. And indeed, Jean did have some feelings for Roger.

After all, after spending so much time together and going through so many experiences, even two unattractive people might develop feelings for each other. Jean and Roger were far from unattractive.

Roger's personality and demeanor were also very appealing to Jean. She did like him to some extent.

But now, more than the anticipation born of affection, Jean was eager for Roger's return so he could take her to explore other worlds and experience new things.

That was the real reason she missed Roger so much.

"Jean, I didn't know you missed me this much."

Hearing Jean's self-talk, Roger stepped out from behind the tree she was leaning against and smiled at her.

When Jean saw Roger emerge, she froze momentarily. Then, her face turned visibly red, and she quickly stood up, asking, "Roger? When did you get back?"

"Just now. Came by to ask the Professor for a favor and thought I'd stop by to see you."

Roger grinned as he spoke.

Jean's face remained flushed as she nervously adjusted her hair and said, "I see. So, you've finished your business in the other world?"

"More or less." Roger offered a casual explanation, then glanced at the tablet and phone in her hands. "Looks like you've been keeping yourself busy. Finished all the movies I downloaded for you?"

Roger was acutely aware of how difficult it was for someone used to modern technology to adjust to the comparatively primitive 1980s.

So, he figured Jean's eagerness for his return was likely because she'd run out of content on her phone and tablet and wanted to restock from other worlds.

That Jean had turned into such a tech-savvy girl was something Roger hadn't anticipated. But since she didn't seem to be developing any unhealthy habits, he wasn't too concerned.