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Aurora had DID from previous Alpha Flight runs, this isn't something new.


* AmbiguousDisorder: Aurora's behavior has been eratic, and Daken identifies it as [[spoiler:Dissociative Identity Disorder]], but confirmation and details are so far left out.
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* AmbiguousDisorder: Aurora's behavior has been eratic, and Daken identifies it as [[spoiler:Dissociative Identity Disorder]], but confirmation and details are so far left out.





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* ObfuscatingStupidity: Eye-Boy reveals that he is smarter than he usually acts like, revealing that when people let their guard down it's easier for him to see all their little secrets.


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* TheReveal: Due to the series being cut short prematurely, these crop up in issue ten: [[spoiler:We learn how Prodigy died and why he left himself clues, why Aurora was hanging out with an anti-mutant bigot prior to her death and why she's been acting so erratic, as well as why Eye-Boy behaves the way he does.]]


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* SympatheticMurderer: [[spoiler:Aurora more or less admits to murdering Ed from the first issue in the tenth issue. Presumably she tried to convince him to leave the mutant hate group first. Which identity was involved is left unmentioned.]]
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* DrivingQuestion: What was Aurora doing in the motel room for a week and why was she seeing someone who was a mutant bigot? ''X-Factor'' #10 answers this question: [[spoiler:she was getting close to him and his mutant hate group in order to kill them and then arranged her own death so that she would be suspected of it.]]

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* DrivingQuestion: What was Aurora doing in the motel room for a week and why was she seeing someone who was a mutant bigot? ''X-Factor'' #10 answers this question: [[spoiler:she was getting close to him and his mutant hate group in order to kill them and then arranged her own death so that she would wouldn't be suspected of it.]]
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* RippedFromTheHeadlines: #10 features a {{race fetish}}izing serial rapist and killer who is quite clearly based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Buck Ed Buck]], even being named Buck Thatcher.
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* DrivingQuestion: What was Aurora doing in the motel room for a week and why was she seeing someone who was a mutant bigot?

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* DrivingQuestion: What was Aurora doing in the motel room for a week and why was she seeing someone who was a mutant bigot?bigot? ''X-Factor'' #10 answers this question: [[spoiler:she was getting close to him and his mutant hate group in order to kill them and then arranged her own death so that she would be suspected of it.]]
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** ''Volume 1'' -- Collects Issues 1-3, 5.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: while Jean Paul’s always been protective of his sister, we see in issue 8 how he’s now extended this to his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boy's growing abilities:
-->'''Xavier's Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Quiet Council's attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor's mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development. All the best, Charles.
-->'''Northstar’s response Email:''' No.



* PapaWolf: Issue 8, we see how protective Jean-Paul has become of his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boy's growing abilities:
-->'''Xavier's Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Quiet Council's attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor's mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development. All the best, Charles.
-->'''Northstar’s response Email:''' No.
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* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Daken volunteers to fight the Morrigan, knowing that she will kill him, to give David a chance to escape with the solution he discovered.]]
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* CrossoverFinale: Issue #10, the last issue of the series, ties into the ComicBook/HellfireGala storyline.
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The book will come to an end with issue #10, but the five-issue limited series ''The Trial of Magneto'' (also written by Williams) will serve as something of a {{fully absorbed finale}} for this run, while Polaris will join the first official X-Men team of Krakoa.

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The book will come to an end with issue #10, but the five-issue limited series ''The Trial of Magneto'' (also written by Williams) will serve as something of a {{fully absorbed finale}} for this run, while Polaris will join the [[ComicBook/XMen2021 first official X-Men team of Krakoa.Krakoa]].
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X-Factor is a ComicBook/DawnOfX title written by Creator/LeahWilliams and drawn by David Baldeón.


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X-Factor ''X-Factor'' is a ComicBook/DawnOfX title written by Creator/LeahWilliams and drawn by David Baldeón.

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The book will come to an end with issue #10.

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The book will come to an end with issue #10.
#10, but the five-issue limited series ''The Trial of Magneto'' (also written by Williams) will serve as something of a {{fully absorbed finale}} for this run, while Polaris will join the first official X-Men team of Krakoa.
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** It transpires that [[spoiler:Siryn]] promised to die a thousand deaths so [[spoiler:her]] friends wouldn't have to.

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* TheCameo: Issue 5 is basically a reunion of the New X-Men, with Surge, Hellion, Dust, [[spoiler:Wallflower]], Mercury, Tag, Anole, Aero and Indra all seen to welcome back Wind-Dancer.

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* TheCameo: TheCameo:
** Gwenpool is in the bar with four grown women in issue #3. when the bartender wonders where they went, she dryly reassures him that it's just a tie-in.
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Issue 5 #5 is basically a reunion of the New X-Men, with Surge, Hellion, Dust, [[spoiler:Wallflower]], Mercury, Tag, Anole, Aero and Indra all seen to welcome back Wind-Dancer.Wind-Dancer.
* CaptainObvious: When Siryn snarks that they never interrogated the deceased about their deaths when ''she'' was in X-Factor, Trevor points out that that was probably only because they were dead.



* ChekhovsSkill: Mark Sheppard's acoustikinesis becomes useful in issue #9.

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* ChekhovsSkill: Mark Sheppard's acoustikinesis acoustikinesis, first mentioned in passing in issue #5, becomes useful in issue #9.


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* TheStinger: At the end of issue #3, Storm, Domino, Mystique, and Psylocke all get rainbow-teleported away to a Fortnite event.
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* ChekhovsSkill: Mark Sheppard's acoustikinesis becomes useful in issue #9.


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* TheDeathOfDeath: [[spoiler:Shatterstar kills the Celtic death goddess Morrigan.]]


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* IncrediblyLamePun: When Rachel says she has an idea, Northstar says that he is "all ears". David tries and fails to stop Trevor from chiming in with "and I'm all eyes".
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Thanks to the Five, any mutant can come BackFromTheDead. However, one of their most sacred rules is to never resurrect anyone without proof of death in order to avoid bringing back [[CloningBlues a living person]]. What if that proof cannot be easily obtained? What if a mutant has simply gone missing? What if you have a good old fashioned murder mystery in your hands? Then X-Factor Investigations has got you covered. Featuring ComicBook/{{Northstar}}, ComicBook/{{Daken}}, [[ComicBook/RachelSummers Prestige]] (and her pet Warwolf Amazing Baby), Eye-Boy, Prodigy, and [[ComicBook/PolarisMarvelComics Polaris]], it's their job to find proof of death.

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Thanks to the Five, any mutant can come BackFromTheDead. However, one of their most sacred rules is to never resurrect anyone without proof of death in order to avoid bringing back [[CloningBlues a living person]]. What if that proof cannot be easily obtained? What if a mutant has simply gone missing? What if you have a good old fashioned murder mystery in your hands? Then X-Factor Investigations has got you covered. Featuring ComicBook/{{Northstar}}, ComicBook/{{Daken}}, [[ComicBook/RachelSummers Prestige]] (and her pet Warwolf Amazing Baby), Eye-Boy, Prodigy, and [[ComicBook/PolarisMarvelComics Polaris]], it's their job to find proof of death.
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Thanks to The Five, any mutant can come BackFromTheDead. However, one of their most sacred rules is to never resurrect anyone without proof of death in order to avoid bringing back [[CloningBlues a living person]]. What if that proof cannot be easily obtained? What if a mutant has simply gone missing? What if you have a good old fashioned murder mystery in your hands? Then X-Factor Investigations has got you covered. Featuring ComicBook/{{Northstar}}, ComicBook/{{Daken}}, [[ComicBook/RachelSummers Prestige]] (and her pet Warwolf Amazing Baby), Eye-Boy, Prodigy, and [[ComicBook/PolarisMarvelComics Polaris]].

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Thanks to The the Five, any mutant can come BackFromTheDead. However, one of their most sacred rules is to never resurrect anyone without proof of death in order to avoid bringing back [[CloningBlues a living person]]. What if that proof cannot be easily obtained? What if a mutant has simply gone missing? What if you have a good old fashioned murder mystery in your hands? Then X-Factor Investigations has got you covered. Featuring ComicBook/{{Northstar}}, ComicBook/{{Daken}}, [[ComicBook/RachelSummers Prestige]] (and her pet Warwolf Amazing Baby), Eye-Boy, Prodigy, and [[ComicBook/PolarisMarvelComics Polaris]].
Polaris]], it's their job to find proof of death.

The book will come to an end with issue #10.
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-->'''The Morrigan:''' I was the first Morrigan. Humanity was in its infancy--so recently did the last human paw itself out of the much and mire and stagger upright. I was among the first sentries summoned by humanity to stand guard upon the edge between worlds seen and unseen. I decommissioned kings. ''[Shatterstar stabs the Morrigan]'' ''Once upon a time, I...I was '''everything'''.''

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-->'''The Morrigan:''' I was the first Morrigan. Humanity was in its infancy--so recently did the last human paw itself out of the much muck and mire and stagger upright. I was among the first sentries summoned by humanity to stand guard upon the edge between worlds seen and unseen. I decommissioned kings. ''[Shatterstar stabs the Morrigan]'' ''Once upon a time, I...I was '''everything'''.''
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* Prodigy quickly figures out that the Morrigan is actually describing ComicBook/{{Shatterstar}}.

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* ** Prodigy quickly figures out that the Morrigan is actually describing ComicBook/{{Shatterstar}}.
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* DyingCurse: After Shatterstar kills the Morrigan, she gives him one last parting gift--a curse that travels through his heart that someone Rictor can feel as well.

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* DyingCurse: After Shatterstar kills the Morrigan, she gives him one last parting gift--a curse that travels through his heart that someone somehow Rictor can feel as well.

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!! Tropes featured in X-Factor

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!! Tropes featured in X-Factor''X-Factor'' (2020):

* ArtShift: As Shatterstar confronts the Morrigan, the art shifts into a more stylized tapestry-style artwork depicting the history of the first Morrigan. The art shifts back when Shatterstar stabs her.



* TheBusCameBack: After not been seen in years since her stint at the New Warriors, Sofia Mantega/Wind-Dancer, is revealed to be the mutant killed at Mojoworld.

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* TheBusCameBack: After not been seen in years since her stint at the New Warriors, Sofia Mantega/Wind-Dancer, Mantega[=/=]Wind-Dancer, is revealed to be the mutant killed at Mojoworld.

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* BloodMagic: The Morrigan feels like, since mutants have conquered death, her power is now waning. Mutants have no need for a death goddess, but the Morrigan still wants to live, so wants a mass sacrifice in her name every year. Siryn refuses this and instead agrees to sacrifice ''herself'' a thousand times.



* DyingCurse: After Shatterstar kills the Morrigan, she gives him one last parting gift--a curse that travels through his heart that someone Rictor can feel as well.



* {{Geas}}: As the team discovers in issue 9, Siryn is under a magical geas from the Morrigan to continually kill herself. Siryn agreed to this to stop the Morrigan from mass murdering a ton of other mutants.



* PapaWolf: Issue 8, we see how protective Jean-Paul has become of his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boy's growing abilities.

-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Quiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.All the best,Charles\\
'''Northstar’s response Email:''' No.\\

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* NoManOfWomanBorn: In issue #9, when they activate the Morrigan's geas on Siryn, the Morrigan explains what it will take to kill her:
-->"A father to his father, a warrior who is no killer, a traveler who goes nowhere, a secret keeper who shares everything. Bring an impossibility to battle and win, and then will the Morrigan admit defeat."
* Prodigy quickly figures out that the Morrigan is actually describing ComicBook/{{Shatterstar}}.
* PapaWolf: Issue 8, we see how protective Jean-Paul has become of his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boy's growing abilities.

-->'''Xaviers
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-->'''Xavier's
Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Quiet Council’s Council's attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s Trevor's mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development. All the best,Charles\\
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* ShutUpHannibal: Shatterstar confronts the Morrigan:
-->'''The Morrigan:''' I was the first Morrigan. Humanity was in its infancy--so recently did the last human paw itself out of the much and mire and stagger upright. I was among the first sentries summoned by humanity to stand guard upon the edge between worlds seen and unseen. I decommissioned kings. ''[Shatterstar stabs the Morrigan]'' ''Once upon a time, I...I was '''everything'''.''
-->'''Shatterstar:''' There are no kings in Krakoa.
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* BroughtDownToNormal: While investigating Siryn's death, Lorna notes that Theressa no longer has the Morrigan form and powers. [[spoiler: Lorna's wrong. After Theressa uses her HypnoticVoice on Lorna, the final page shows that she's still the Morrigan]].

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* BroughtDownToNormal: While investigating Siryn's death, Lorna notes that Theressa Theresa no longer has the Morrigan form and powers. [[spoiler: [[spoiler:Unfortunately, Lorna's wrong. After Theressa wrong - Theresa uses her HypnoticVoice on Lorna, and the final page shows that she's still the Morrigan]].
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* TheFriendNobodyLikes: Daken! No one likes him or even wants him around, especially Northstar. They even try to ditch him at a hotel. Though as of Issue 5, Polaris and him have become LikeBrotherAndSister over both having complicated relationships with dysfunctional dads.

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* TheFriendNobodyLikes: Daken! No one likes him or even wants him around, especially Northstar. They even try to ditch him at a hotel. Though as of Issue 5, Polaris and him have become LikeBrotherAndSister over both having complicated relationships with dysfunctional dads.dads, and as of issue 7, [[spoiler:he and Aurora are now a couple.]]



* PapaWolf: Issue 8, we see how protective Jean-Paul has become of his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boys growing abilities.

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* PapaWolf: Issue 8, we see how protective Jean-Paul has become of his teammates in an Email exchange with Xavier who shows interest in Eye-Boys Eye-Boy's growing abilities.



* TwoGirlsToATeam: Rachel and Lorna are the two females of the team.

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* TwoGirlsToATeam: Rachel and Lorna are the two females of the team.team at first, although Aurora later joins.
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* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: Jean-Paul, no nonsense captain who is protective of his team mates.
** TheLancer: Polaris was offered leadership but turned it down in favor of a second in command role. She’s the one who brings the team together and balances out Northstar’s stern leadership.
** TheSmartGuy: Prodigy and Rachel. Prodigy is an actual genius and Rachel is an omega-level telepath. They do most of the information collecting.
** TheBigGuy: Daken, son of Wolverine who can take the most damage and acts as the muscle.
** TheHeart: Eye-Boy. He’s a NiceGuy and is the only one who hasn’t undergone extreme trauma like the others allowing him to have a brighter outlook am that is needed on the team.
** TheSixthRanger: Aurora is dead in the first issue who and the team firms in order to find her body. After her resurrection she hangs around the boneyard and eventually joins the team.
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* SuperSpeed: Northstar reminds everyone he's the fastest mutant alive in this series and then proves it by looking for the missing Daken in the "general area" – after Polaris tells him she last heard from him when he was in southern Alberta, without having the time to add that he tried to call her from Anaconda, Montana, after that – finding him on a deserted farm after about seven minutes.

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* SuperSpeed: Northstar reminds everyone he's the fastest mutant alive in this series and then proves it by looking for the missing Daken in the "general area" – after it. After Polaris tells him she last heard from him Daken when he was in southern Alberta, without having the time Northstar searches what he refers to add that he tried to call her from Anaconda, Montana, after that – as "the general area" for seven minutes before finding him on a deserted farm after about seven minutes.in southern ''Montana''.
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-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Wuiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.All the best,Charles\\

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-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Wuiet Quiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.All the best,Charles\\
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'''Northstar’s response:'''No.\\

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'''Northstar’s response:'''No.response Email:''' No.\\

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-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar,
Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Wuiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.

All the best,

Charles\\
'''Northstar’s response:''' [[FlatNo No.]]\\

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-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar,
Northstar, Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Wuiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.

development.All the best,

Charles\\
best,Charles\\
'''Northstar’s response:''' [[FlatNo No.]]\\
response:'''No.\\
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-->'''Xaviers Email:''' Northstar,
Firstly, we congratulate you and your X-Factor compatriots on a successful de-haunting of the Boneyard. We knew you were capable and eagerly await an update on your handling of saving Siryn from the Morrigan. Secondly, it has been brought to the Wuiet Council’s attention that there have been some very interesting developments regarding Trevor’s mutation. Please keep us apprised of this young man’s extraordinary sight development.

All the best,

Charles\\
'''Northstar’s response:''' [[FlatNo No.]]\\

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