"Hello, Erik."
Miss Emma Frost greeted Erik without much enthusiasm. She had thought James would be teaching her alone today, but she hadn't expected Erik to be there too.
The Howlett Estate on Long Island had an elegant maple grove. This was the season when the maple leaves turned fiery red before falling. Emma wore an ivory tracksuit, and her figure was lovely, with especially striking proportions between her waist and hips.
Erik, on the other hand, was quite pleased. He and Emma had already been introduced, and having a fellow Mutant around his age join them made him eager to get started. He wouldn't be the only one getting lectured by his old man anymore.
"Today we'll focus mainly on meditation and breathing exercises. I think Emma will pick things up more quickly if we start here. Erik isn't particularly good at this part either."
James sat cross-legged on the ground, explaining and guiding them through the breathing method and its rhythm. Emma found the unusual pauses in the breathing and the way they had to engage their diaphragms difficult to get used to.
But as she kept trying and persevering, her mind began to feel hazy. She grew drowsy, as if she were about to fall asleep.
Gradually, James had them visualize a simple geometric shape in their minds and then close their eyes, trying to hold on to the image. This was a way to cultivate inner vision.
He released his own mental energy, creating a gentle field of pressure that made it easier for them to settle into a calm state.
Emma gradually sank deeper into her awareness. She had no idea how much time had passed.
Slowly, a complex pattern of white lines emerged in her consciousness. It grew clearer and brighter, gradually opening up