While swimming in Breakstone Lake of Xavier's estate, James Proudstar is pleasantly surprised by Risqué‘s appearance. Later, in James' quarters, they kiss, and are seen by Theresa Rourke, who becomes emotionally confused. That evening, James and Risqué go to a nightclub in 's , where one patron recognizes her and runs out in a panic. James asks Luis, Risqué’s bartender friend, about her background, but Luis doesn't know much more than James does. Back at Xavier's, members of X-Force overhear Caliban playing Chopin on the piano, but this ends when he inexplicably collapses. Back at the night club, the Blob and the Mimic show up, intending to abduct James, but he and Risqué overcome the duo. Retiring to a friend's apartment, Risqué drugs James and he passes out.