(Opposite Se)X-Men

(A little boy comes through my line holding a Wolverine figure. I scan it first and give it back to him before his parents’ groceries.)

Me: “So, is Wolverine your favorite?”

Boy: *looks at me, confused*

Me: “More than Beast or Nightcrawler?”

Boy: *tilts his head, more puzzled*

Me: “Rogue’s always been my favorite.”

Boy: “Bu-But, you’re old. And a girl!”

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