fic; "These are the scars that words have carved on me", X-Men: First Class, Raven & Charles, PG-13

[carefulsubtlety]

Title: These are the scars that words have carved on me
Fandom: X-Men: First Class
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 2660
Copyright: Title from Vienna Teng's "Gravity".
Summary: Five times Charles failed Raven, and one time he didn't.
Author's Notes: Betaed by the lovely littledust . Thanks for being so supportive, generally awesome and for helping me get over my abusive

Comments

[lilacsigil]

"You always say that humans are capable of compassion. Of tolerance," she spits. "But you never give them a chance to prove it."

And this is really the problem, isn't it? Raven is forced to hide, and she's not the hiding type - she's bold and daring and beautiful. I loved the way you phrased Charles's realisation at the end, with the origami crane being flattened back into paper. Very beautiful.

[carefulsubtlety]

Thank you! :)

[bennet_7]

This is beautifully written. I really like your use of imagery and the dynamic you created between Charles and Raven. Really nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[carefulsubtlety]

You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[kattahj]

This is gorgeous and heartbreaking and rings so true. Plus, there's not nearly enough Raven fic out there.

[carefulsubtlety]

Thank you so much! :) Raven is awesome and therefore deserves all the fic in the world. <3

[littledust]

OMG IT IS POSTED. I'M SORRY I DIDN'T SEE IT RIGHT AWAY, MY INTERNET WAS DOWN.

This is still perfect and wonderful and RAVEN, RAAAAAVEN. ♥

[carefulsubtlety]

THAT IS OKAY, I'M STILL NOT DONE FLAILING ABOUT YOUR RESPONSE AND ALL THE SHINY META IN IT, THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE. *random hug of joy*

How can you not love a fandom that has kick-ass female shapeshifters in it? <3

[carefulsubtlety]

Thank you so much for that lovely comment! :D I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!