being a mutant, laurie could understand a lot of supernatural happenings in this city. while yeah, it was frustrating that the subway wasn’t running due to a “mutant-related electrical issue,” she hoped whoever had caused it was alright, rather than being angry at them about it. the same couldn’t be said for others, the crowd growing more and more impatient and angry by the minute, some even resorting to threats. it was the first time she’d intentionally used her powers since coming here, trying to just calm those around her, despite not feeling very calm herself. it didn’t entirely work, but the realization of what she’d done left her filled with shame, and she quickly made her way up the stairs, hoping no one would catch on. of course, someone was approaching right as she reached the top. “don’t even bother going down there,” laurie warned before realizing that might have sounded rude. “s-sorry. i just meant that, um, the trains aren’t running right now. they’re not gonna be back up for a while.”