Had they been absolutely anywhere else, Rogue would have been uncomfortable and wary of having so much skin uncovered - her hands, feet, and neck. But the crew would be careful, and this was her home; if she couldn't have a little peace here, where could she?

The sight that greeted them on the other side of the door absolutely took her breath away. Children. The young and ambitious wraith he'd told her about her were children. Was this their room then? The large space was filled with books and she...

It took two tries before Rogue could find her voice to speak. "You have no idea how pleased I am to meet all of you," she told them, and even though she wore a bright smile, tears pooled in her eyes. Happy tears, but still ones that she refused to allow to fall while she was in front of the young ones.