“Well…” Actually all of that sounded like she had things pretty well under control. Danny didn’t really understand at least half the stuff that the X-Men got up to, and time travel was definitely up there with the stranger stuff he’d heard about. So he didn’t know exactly how he could help; or even what ideas he should be having that could help.
But he was here to support Hope. And if that meant digging his heels in and simply standing between her and the other X-Men so she could look for her dad…
… there was a time Danny would have given anything to be able to go look for his dad; no matter what result he’d found. And Hope was already a lot older and smarter than he was in those days.
“… Not really. It sounds like you know what you’re doing.
“Here’s the thing. If he’s doing something to block you out, it’s because he doesn’t want to be found, for whatever reason. The problem is, you’re strong, Hope. Strong like your grandmother. You’ve harnessed the Phoenix Force.
“I’m not advocating breaking into someone’s brain without their permission– but … Your mind is a powerful, powerful tool. And if you channel it properly, I don’t think there’s anyone in any time that can stop you.
“I can’t help you time travel or cross dimensions or pull Cable out of whatever he’s gotten himself into. But I can help you meditate. I can help you focus your thoughts, your mind, your essence towards your goal. The rest will be up to you.”
he wasn’t WITH her necessarily ------ but his help was appreciated, as well as his assurances that she was going to be able to do it. that was something she needed right now ; especially with how terrified she felt about the fact that he might be danger.
he was always getting himself in danger, after all.
that wasn’t to say that hope was any different ; she had picked up the habit from him, of course. arguably, that was the reason why she was out here and looking for him despite him saying NO and everyone else telling her not to go out and do it.
but meditating ? she hadn’t even considered that, that might be just the thing she needs to help locate him, or even speak to him for a little while. that would mean a lot to her. so, hope nodded EAGERLY at his suggestion.
‘‘ thats a really good idea, danny.... if you could help me do that, it’d mean a lot. thank you. ’’