(There were far worse monsters that lurked in the universe than a blue mutant with a gentle disposition. Monsters that actually earned the title of 'monster'. Mystified is certainly an accurate word for Eddie's wide-eyed gaping.)

That's reassuring. (Eddie laughs a little, weak, but glad for Kurt's assurance. He knew he was a bit of a sissy but that didn't mean he liked acting like one all of the time.

Then there's that tail and stars practically became visible in Eddie's eyes.)

No way. That's so cool. Can you control it completely? Like a third arm or something?

(He's almost so caught up in the wild idea of someone having a functioning tail that he nearly forgets the severity of the other topic they were discussing. The missing kids. Eddie's smile fades away and he stares at Kurt.

People keep telling him that and Eddie wants to believe them, seriously, he does. But a small fraction of him feels like he can't. There were just some things you can't protect people from- kids most of all.)

I hope so.

(There was only so much that could be done though, right? Sometimes things just happened.)

By 'us' do you mean other people like you? (Blue and with a tail?)