[ Kate laughs at that because Jean has no idea how true her statement is. If she's peering at her telepathically, Jean will get images of fire, brimstone and a hotel set in the heart of Hell. They certainly flash at the back of her own mind. ]

You are so correct. It could always be worse. So far, there are no demons or monsters chasing us. However, you've just happened to arrive at one of the worst trials.

[ Worst, not because she's having to work with people but because she's having to rough it. Kate was not built for roughing it, not even close. ]