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The Falcone family's was what one would expected. The mansion was lavish with various art pieces on display. In a corner of the room various meta humans were put on display with plaque descriptions of their unique abilities and summary of their lives. Also written there was their auction number it wasn't all that shocking to me various secret societies I've seen did this. My only concern was whether or not a hero would come and break up the party because of this as this might damage my reputation.

Emma showed me off as her date for the evening introducing me to various prominent members. As we made our way around the room I that Emma actively avoided looking at the meta human slave pen area. I wasn't surprised though Emma was always against such ideas especially those exploiting the mutant community.

This definitely hit close to home for her but she didn't make a big deal about it. I finally understood why she was so eager for me to be the next white king she probably thought that I would feel the same way as her about the slaves. Although if it was just regular humans being auctioned off I doubt that she would even care. Emma Frost was a mutant supremacist that viewed non-mutants as less than dirt. In the comics she became less overtly racist and even seemed somewhat compassionate to non-mutants but only after joining the X-men. As of now she has yet to join them and definitely hates humanity.

Emma: Julian this is Norman Osborn a recent addition like yourself

Norman: Ah the famous Mr Black I have been wanting to meet with you but apparently you need to be a beautiful woman to get your attention

Emma: Don't be jealous Norman I can't help it if Julian has a discerning eye

"It's nothing personal Norman and I did intend to arrange a meeting with you but as you said she is quite charming and as a man how could I turn down such an offer?"

While we were playing nice with each other Carmine Falcone entered with Edward Buckman. Carmine was practically preening standing by Buckman while a look of disdain appeared on Emma's face.

Edward: What are those filthy things doing here get them out here now! I can't stand the sight of these creatures

Carmine: You heard him get rid of these meta scum from the sight of our distinguished guests. I am terribly sorry for that unpleasantness Mr Buckman.

I tried to reach out with psychic abilities but they were nullified most likely by a device that was wearing. Fortunately it seemed like he hasn't realized that it happened or if he had he didn't know who it was. With this in mind I decided to approach it from a different angle. So I decided to approach the obstacle directly feeling Emma fingers dig into my arm her nerves acting up.

Emma: 'Julian what are you doing!' (Psychic talk)

'Handling the problem he has a psychic jamming device that dissipates psionic energy directed at him'

Emma: 'Then why are we getting close?'

'To take a hands on approach'

Edward: Emma who is it that you brought with you this time hmm?

Emma: Don't act as if you don't know he is one of the biggest topics in the world right now Julian Black

Edward: Bringing in the new flavor of the month huh? Any way I'm Edward Buckman no doubt that you heard of me through Emma

He extended his hand in an obligatory fashion with clear disdain on his face. At that moment I grabbed his wrist and broke his arm, quickly followed by busting his knee cap. Selina Kyle dropped from the ceiling gun aimed at Carmine before any one could react. The device turned out to be his silk tie which was quickly removed and stuffed into my inventory. Looking through his mind I knew exactly why Emma came to find me.