The comments by JB and all of the members have really enhanced my enjoyment of these chapters.  Of course, I appreciate the insights by JB but it is also fascinating to see how other readers interpret (and sometimes misinterpret) the evolving developments in the story.

I found it a little odd when alt-Scott proclaimed out loud that Wanda was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.  I did not believe that even an alternative version of Scott Summers would be so inclined to share his innermost thoughts, especially when the Scott Summers we know has typically been very reserved.  As further chapters have unfolded, it makes a good deal more sense since it was probably Magneto manipulating him.  Or am I way off on this?