"I hope it's not a difficult story for you to tell. It's very possible that the success of my attempt to resolve the paradox will depend quite heavily on the details of that event." Good, she hadn't reacted to Khan's inappropriate little confession that he was inclined, even now, to consider risking his life in an attempt to save hers.

He finally slowed to a stop, tracing his own fingers over the surface in front of him to locate the edge of the panel. Khan had paid significant attention to it in the past as a possible help for an escape plan, and had already altered one of the edges so he could jam his fingertips under it. It shouldn't be too difficult to accomplish the task one-handed. After placing his hand in position, Khan extended both arms and tugged at Rogue's wrist to position her directly opposite the wall. "Brace yourself."