[ Sometimes a man has a right to be a petty bitch, and it's understandable in this situation. Erik probably wouldn't even consider it pettiness. He's bitter, and angry. Resentful. He accepts that, he understands where it comes from. He feels like Charles is treating him far too kindly, all things considered. ]
Then I think I can keep saying it, so long as you believe me.
[ Or until he believes him. Either or.
He feels goosebumps up his arm when there's direct contact suddenly; his hand unfolds almost immediately, though it doesn't move much, only letting go of the tension that kept his fingers curled into a fist. He wasn't about to cause trouble, for what it's worth; but the direct touch is nevertheless a sort of comfort, as if it brings Charles closer into his mind. Or at least, it shuts out the rest of the world even better. ]
I've noticed. I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, but I suppose it's good to know we won't be targeted simply for what we are.
[ He wants to believe that, at least. There's always some amount of suspicion when it comes to that, like he's always going to be waiting for people to turn on them. Besides, they may yet be targeted for plenty other reasons, so that might not be the silver lining he'd hope for. ]
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Then I think I can keep saying it, so long as you believe me.
[ Or until he believes him. Either or.
He feels goosebumps up his arm when there's direct contact suddenly; his hand unfolds almost immediately, though it doesn't move much, only letting go of the tension that kept his fingers curled into a fist. He wasn't about to cause trouble, for what it's worth; but the direct touch is nevertheless a sort of comfort, as if it brings Charles closer into his mind. Or at least, it shuts out the rest of the world even better. ]
I've noticed. I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, but I suppose it's good to know we won't be targeted simply for what we are.
[ He wants to believe that, at least. There's always some amount of suspicion when it comes to that, like he's always going to be waiting for people to turn on them. Besides, they may yet be targeted for plenty other reasons, so that might not be the silver lining he'd hope for. ]