Part I: The Awakening/Event: Magik's Birthday Party

== Preparations ==
Nico wants Hunter's assistance with a surprise birthday party she wants to throw for Magik. Hunter agrees to assist, and in the days following, Nico touches base several times to ask for help.
First, Hunter is sent to ask Robbie to pick out a gift for Magik. Robbie enthusiastically agrees to do it.
Hunter is dispatched to talk to Blade about the decorations next. Blade is against the entire idea of a surprise party, as he knows that Magik hates surprises, and refuses to help. Blade suggests that Spider-Man might be a good alternative. Hunter speaks with Spider-Man who is happy to do it.
If the player chooses to tell Magik about the surprise party, she is appreciative for the forewarning, and will play along.
Finally, Nico asks Hunter to talk to Caretaker about making the cake for the party. Caretaker also doubts that Magik will like the idea of a surprise party, but agrees to make the cake.
== Surprise! ==
Nico is excited that the day is finally here and all the preparations are about to pay off. She tells Hunter to go into the Common Room with the others while she goes to bring Magik.
Nico and Magik arrive at the Common Room and everyone shouts, "Surprise!" Depending whether the player told Magik about the party in advance, her surprise is either genuine or an act.
== Mingling at the Party ==
Everyone is gathered in the Common Room. Even Ebony is there, sitting by the TV.
Doctor Strange finds the party a delightful distraction to working in the Forge.
Caretaker was worried Nico's plans might get ahead of her, but compliments how it all came together in the end.
Captain America hadn't expected the Abbey to be so festive, as what Tony and Carol had told him in advance made it sound more like a home for wayward youths. Instead, he sees heroes throwing a birthday party for their teammates like the Avengers used to.
Iron Man comments that his last birthday party had over 2000 guests, but he prefers small gatherings. He laments that everyone there was just a business contact—he spends so much time as Mr. Stark that he can't just be Tony.
Captain Marvel mentions that it's been a while since the Avengers let loose like this. She can't stop thinking about bruce, wondering if it was their fault that he was turned. Changing gears, she's also eager to dig into the cake.
Spider-Man is enthusiastic about the party. He wishes that he could do this with other heroes but recognizes that secret identities get in the way. He, too, is interested in the cake.
Blade doesn't say much, calling this the calm before the storm.
Ghost Rider thinks the party was a great idea, and hopes it will cheer up the Avengers after losing Bruce.
Deadpool wants to know if this is the type of party where someone jumps out of the cake.
Morbius did not get an invite to the party and seems disappointed.  Hunter asks him to stay and he gets excited for the surprise party.
Storm says Magik is not fond of surprises and that everyone should think about what the birthday girl really wants.
If the player told Magik about the party, she tells Hunter that she expected a smaller party. Hunter also felt it turned out to be more elaborate than what Nico described. Though it is worse than she expected, Magik says she will withstand it.
== Cake Time ==
Nico thinks that Magik looks like she isn't enjoying herself. Hunter tells Nico that Magik doesn't like surprises; Nico denies that this is possible, because as her friend, Nico would know something like that. Nico says that with Wanda and Banner gone, a birthday party is a good way to lift spirits, and asks Hunter to tell Magik that it's time to cut the cake.
Hunter approaches Magik and asks how she is doing. Magik has had enough of the party and begins to rant angrily about Nico making her the center of attention at a party she didn't want. Nico comes over to try to defuse the situation, but instead it escalates. Magik decides to cut the cake—by pulling out her Soulsword and using it to obliterate the cake, then opening a portal to Limbo which closes behind her as she storms off.
Nico is upset that she didn't see how this would affect her friend. She wants to fix things, but can't follow Magik to Limbo. However, she can use the Staff of One to send Hunter there. She asks Hunter to talk to Magik and make sure she is all right.
== Gathering Advice ==
Hunter speaks to the party-goers to get their advice on how to approach Magik
Spider-Man plans to stick around at the party, if that will help get Magik back.
Ghost Rider is upset with himself that he didn't pick up on Magik's mood. He suggests just being there for her.
Blade says the event went just he expected, but adds that Magik isn't hard to figure out if you pay attention.
Captain Marvel wonders if this is out of character for Magik. She mentions a friend who gets overwhelmed like that, and tells Hunter to avoid tough love and unwanted advice.
Captain America wants to know if he can help. He says that what happened was really a case of Magik fighting her own demons, with Nico getting caught in the cross-fire.
Doctor Strange tells Hunter that Limbo will be different from when they go through it at the Wild Cliffs. He advises Hunter to stay on the path... and to bring hand sanitizer.
Iron Man tells Hunter that if they don't get back quickly, he will eat their cake.
Deadpool says he really hopes Moonknight wasn't in that cake. Then tells Hunter Don't get lost in Limbo and asks for you to bring him a souvenir.
Morbius reflects Why bring her back if she wants to be alone.  
Storm councils to Just listen to her.
Caretaker was afraid this would happen. She asks Hunter to make sure Magik knows the Abbey will always be a home to her.
== Limbo ==
Speaking the words "Spare Key", Nico uses the Staff of One to open a portal to Limbo. As Hunter steps through, one of Magik's memories begins echoing through their mind. It was the day she was lured to Limbo as a child. Hunter hears how an unnamed creature played upon the child's belief that her family had forgotten about her birthday to trick her.
Hunter follows a long path and finally arrives at a small log cabin with Magik inside. She is surprised to see Hunter and demands to know how they got there without her knowing. Hunter explains that the Staff of One was able to bring them here. 
== Ending ==
At this point, there are several player choices that decide the rest of the story.
=== Ending 1 ===
If Hunter promises to keep Magik's memories secret, supports her by listening without speaking, and asks her to come back, she will. 
Back in the Abbey, everyone is happy to see Magik as she steps through the portal. Magik confides in the team that to her, a birthday means painful memories, and she apologizes. Carol and Tony help break the tension with jokes, while Blade reassures Magik that she didn't ruin the party. Nico tells Magik that she's just glad to see her. Hunter makes small talk with each of the heroes before the party ends.
Blade says that he is surprised to see Magik back so soon, and that he is grateful for what Hunter did.
Caretaker tells Hunter that there is no more cake, but she will bake another one soon to make up for the hundreds of missed birthdays.
Tony says that it was an unforgettable party.
Robbie is surprised that Magik returned, but it must mean that Magik trusts Hunter.
Peter is still excited to be at the party.
Doctor Strange welcomes Hunter back, and gives a typically complex answer when asked if he is enjoying himself.
Steve asks how Hunter managed to get Magik back.
Carol is curious about what Limbo is like.
Deadpool asks if you brought him anything back from Limbo.
Morbius is impressed you brought Magik back from Limbo and seems to have some attraction to Magik. 
Storm welcomes you back saying that not many could have helped with Magik.  Asks if you learned anything.
Magik has started to have a good time. The birthday cake she destroyed earlier had been "resurrected" while she was gone, so she was able to have a piece. As Hunter leaves her, she says that this was the first good birthday she's had in a really long time.
Nico confirms with Hunter that Magik is feeling better now. She thanks Hunter again for all their help.
=== Ending 2 ===
If Hunter tells Magik that they do not have to leave, the two of them share a moment listening to music. Hunter learns that the song was the only music that Magik had in Limbo for years, so it holds a special place in her heart. Afterward, Hunter returns to the Abbey alone while Magik stays the night Limbo before returning as well.
=== Ending 3 ===
If Hunter decides to go back alone, Magik stays the night in Limbo before returning as well.
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