The X-Project

I know things have been in an upheaval for a few days while we've been gone. Of course, I am here to add to that uncertainty.

We are not certain of when it happened, but at some point in the recent past, Bobby Drake was replaced.

More specifically, he was taken from us, held hostage by a group calling themselves the "Friends of Humanity," and the person we've been believing was Bobby Drake was, in fact, a woman known as Mystique. A woman who is a known associate of Magneto, with the power to shapeshift herself into another person's form.

How she was able to do the, admittedly small when thought upon in reflection, duplication of Bobby's ice abilities is uncertain at this time. Mystique is known to have many tricks up her sleeve, but never has she been able to not only duplicate a person's form, but their powers as well. It's possible that Magneto, using the information gained from the military, was able to boost her powers in some way. It's also possible her own powers have advanced to that state. I don't think it likely that she had any mechanical assistance.

Bobby is now back with us, and in the medlab, where he is recovering. If you wish to see him, please speak to Dr. McCoy. A check upon the person's identity using telepathy will be required in advance.

I'm certain that once Bobby has recovered, he'll be able to tell us what ... and when it .. happened.

And please, for your own health, do not mention Ms. Braddock to me for the next 12 hours.