Tommy didn't know what it was like to grow up with a sibling, let alone a twin. But he imagined it was hard, being separated when they wanted to spend all their time together. The unused big crib said that it was a new change, and not one the kids liked.

Tommy drifted over toward Teddy. "But they're safe? I knowthey've got the guards and you and all, but there aren't ... I don't know. People pissed off that the heirs are half human or mutant or whatever?"

He puts his hand in Teddy's though, tucking up against his side just as automatically as before.