After Ken added them to his new group...

Ken: I suppose you're wondering as to why you're all gathered here.

Luke: Ken? Did you...?

Ken: Create a new group so we could talk about this without those two figuring it out? Why... yes.

Luke: Phew. Thanks. I appreciate it.

Luke had only just woken up. Tiffany had been awake for quite a while. And Ken had been up long enough to see what had happened.

Ken: No problem. And as for our wise and unerring leader?

It took a moment, after all, Tiffany was always sideways about doing sneaky things like these.

Tiffany: Yes, Ken.

One could hear the sigh from her text.

Tiffany: Thanks.

Ken: Don't mention it.

Even she didn't know what to make of this situation. And so, although not being something she'd ordinarily do, she allowed it.

Tiffany: Anyway, as I assume we all know. We need to talk.

Ken: Seconded. I for one would much rather not return to that woman's house.

Luke: Agreed.

Tiffany: So... what now?

Ken: Well, even my genius has no idea.

Luke: Yeah. And we can't just chicken out of this, can we?

Ken: Yeah. And we can't tell Max what really happened.

Luke: Yeah....

Ken: Maybe we could feign illness.

Tiffany: No.

Ken: Of course, you would say that.

Tiffany: I mean it will be tough, but we can't just run from this.

Ken: Really now.

Tiffany: It was bound to happen sooner or later, with Max being part of the team and all.

Ken: But, you do realise that that woman may very well just do something horrible to us, right?

Tiffany: Yes, I'm aware... but....

Luke: You don't see another way around it, do you?

Tiffany: Yeah....

There was nothing for it. There was nothing they could do.

Ken: And here I was hoping I could goad you two into letting me have a pretend sick day or something.

Tiffany: Sorry, Ken. But we have no other choice. We have to get back in there and deal with it.

Ken: Alright

There was a silence for a moment, as though none of them were looking forward to it.

Ken: And how are we going to go on about this?

Another brief pause.

Tiffany: Just endure, alright. Unfortunately, we have no choice. Lets just make sure to watch each other's backs.

Ken: Fine. Signing out.

Ken left the chat.

Luke: You sure about this?

Tiffany: To be completely honest, no.

Tiffany left the chat, and shortly after, so did Luke.

And returning to the other chat...

Rose: Oh my gosh! Youre so right! Earth is soooo weird!

As one who could read the previous texts would notice, there had been a long conversation about how weird Earth was compared to their home planets.

And as the three re-entered the chat, Tiffany was the first to make a statement.

Tiffany: Morning guys.

Rose: Hey Tiff. Morning.

Max: Morning.

There were smiley faces attached to that text.

Tiffany: Morning Rose.

Ken: Morning.

Luke: Morning.

Rose: Morning Ken. Morning Luke.

Max: Morning guys.

Tiffany: In any case, I saw your text and....

If one could only see the looks on Luke and Ken's faces as her text was fully unravelled.

Luke, was cringing, and Ken, he fell flat on his bed and just looked at his ceiling.

Of  course, he could always access his texts using his bionics, but he was just a tad bit depressed.

Tiffany: ... I've decided. Well be there.

Tiffany made a massive sigh after saying that.

In her mind, one thing rung. There was no way out of this.

Rose: Oh my gosh, really?!

Max: Awesome!

Tiffany: Yes, Rose. After all, I suppose training in a new place for once will be a nice change of pace. (thinking: And besides... it's about time we deal with her.)

Rose: That's great, Tiff. To be honest, I was a little worried you wouldn't be ok with it.

Tiffany: No need to worry about it. That being said... Max, when should we come over?

Max: Hmmm... About 7pm I guess.

Tiffany: Alright! We'll be there, team.

Ken: Right, oh ever gracious leader.

Luke: Yeah, sure. I'll pick us all up.

Rose: Great! Thanks Luke.

Luke: No problem.

They all seemed to be quite thrilled to do this by text, however, they were all silently cringing.

Max: Awesome. I'll tell my mom you guys said yes.

But for Max on the other hand, all he could feel was excitement. After all, when was the last time this boy had had friends over.

Friends he could be open with about his powers no less.

Tiffany: Ok then. Now that that's all settled, I'd say well be seeing each other soon. Till later, guys.

Rose: Bye Tiff.

Ken: Goodbye all.

Luke: See ya.

Max: Yeah, bye.

Now on to other matters.