[ Erik's estimation about the situation for Charles is unsurprisingly astute. He has never had to be in a survival position like this. He is far more aware of his privileged background than ever before, given that he doesn't know how to make money and finding housing, even powerless housing, was difficult. Debt is not something he's ever had to contend with. His chair itself is something he is on the hook for. He had Raven by his side most of his life, and then Hank stepped in to be his constant companion.
He's alone and in pain and completely unqualified for this situation. And he knows that Erik is far better at this, which means that for once it might be his knowledge and experience that has to be leaned on, and for someone who is in a grumpy place, that only irritates him more. But he was also honest with him, and Charles feels clobbered by the situation. Run down, heavy, damaged. It's been a difficult few years, and the days even more so.
It's why when Erik offers, he gives a huff that is almost a bitter laugh, and massages his temples. It's not a no, he just remembers telling Erik he doesn't want to be inside his head again. At the time, it was avoiding the admittance he had no powers. He expected Erik to hate that about him. But now it feels like he is holding onto spite for the sake of it and no other reason.
He has to pick his poison. ]
Come closer, I ... I'm not able to control it well.
[ If he reaches out for Erik he may push past him. Charles's power is greater than he usually lets other people know. Too great, fearfully so. ]
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He's alone and in pain and completely unqualified for this situation. And he knows that Erik is far better at this, which means that for once it might be his knowledge and experience that has to be leaned on, and for someone who is in a grumpy place, that only irritates him more. But he was also honest with him, and Charles feels clobbered by the situation. Run down, heavy, damaged. It's been a difficult few years, and the days even more so.
It's why when Erik offers, he gives a huff that is almost a bitter laugh, and massages his temples. It's not a no, he just remembers telling Erik he doesn't want to be inside his head again. At the time, it was avoiding the admittance he had no powers. He expected Erik to hate that about him. But now it feels like he is holding onto spite for the sake of it and no other reason.
He has to pick his poison. ]
Come closer, I ... I'm not able to control it well.
[ If he reaches out for Erik he may push past him. Charles's power is greater than he usually lets other people know. Too great, fearfully so. ]