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[Someone’s cell phone, device feed, whatever turns on, upside down and turned outwards so its hard to tell who’s contacting the network. Instead, it shows a feed of the inside of the Abax Central Station and the sound of rapidly approaching trains can be heard
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[And really Charles doesn't need to apologize, he understands to some degree. It was difficult when curiosity got the better of one's self.
And Charles will look away a little, at the bits of memories, feelings of things his other self has had to go through. He feels terrible, that another had had to deal with Marko, had had to deal with his son in turn, or he was sure he did. He had no doubt that the woman his mother slowly became after the death of his father was in there as well. I can't say I ever had that issue with a tutor... but when I was younger I did manage to make a good deal of maids think they were hearing things, not on purpose mind you. Thankfully getting a better grip on his powers had stopped that. They stopped losing maids after that.]
It's not you that distresses them, my friend, it's just the situation. What's going on. Your presence only confuses them, they'll relax around you soon enough, once things calm. [He's not trying to press Charles into anything, just stating what he feels is fact.]
And I hope we have many more conversations of the interesting variety. Perhaps over a drink or two? And if you ever have need for help, don't be afraid to ask for it.
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I'll consider it, my friend. [He says and the sincerity is there in his mental touch, he will consider it at least until Erik's douchebaggery gets the better of him.
As for the rest, Charles gives a wry mental chuff.]
You forget, unshielded telepath. I felt the hatred that was in Alex's mind when I didn't prove to be you. I've felt what is in Erik's mind. It is very much me and the idea of those like me. Do not fool yourself, they need your support too keenly for that.
As for drinking ... Dear God what I wouldn't give for a bottle of scotch and a glass. If you happen to find such, by all means, do give me a nudge?
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[And Charles is glad for at least that much. And while he wishes that Charles was wrong... he is speaking the truth, which is really a shame.]
The children will warm up to you, Erik... Erik I will work on. He's not very trusting as it is, your likeness to me is disturbing for him, it... reminds him of things he'd rather not be reminded of. But it's not your fault. I just need to make him understand this.
But on a lighter note, yes. If I find anything decent I will be sure to ask you to join me.
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[He goes quiet then, as if caught between saying more and leaving well enough alone. He goes with the latter for the moment, though he does not hold out much hope on the subject.]
Likewise. The least this place can offer is a decent bottle of scotch.]
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