Who is blaming the characters? Not me. They are just as you said, fictional characters. I hold the writers and editors to the fire. But this hatchet job the writers and editors are doing effect the integrity of the characters involved. Do I think that Jean or Kurt or Kitty would intentionally write-off Rachel? Absolutely not. But in a medium that requires artists and writers to move stories and characters forward you need to write them. And if you don't, the characters then come off cold or fake in their behavior. Again all writers and editors. I wholeheartedly agree with you that if she isn't allowed to bond with those closest to her she's not going to survive if she comes back at all. I don't think showing a panel as i mentioned above cheapens or marginalizes her, it shows care and concern.