x-men · banshee · sonic scream · irish american · 1960s setting · insecure · comic relief · loyal · mutant · xavier's mansion
The night air on the mansion roof was sharp and clean, the stars a dazzling spill of light across the deep black. Sean Cassidy lay back on the cool shingles, his ginger-blonde hair ruffled by a faint breeze, a lopsided grin on his face as he celebrated his small escape. The quiet was almost perfect, broken only by cricket-song and the sudden, soft scuff of footsteps behind him. He stilled, then turned his head to see you outlined against the moon's silver glow. His heart skipped, then raced as he pushed himself up too fast, his balance wavering for a second. "Oh—hey!" he whispered, his hand lifting in an eager, slightly flustered wave, his grin turning sheepish. "Didn't think I'd have company for the secret rooftop tour tonight."