Untangled (Challenge 35 - Teamwork)

Aug 28, 2012 08:40

Title: Untangled
Prompt: Challenge 35 - Teamwork
Rated: PG
Word Count: 100
Characters: Erik/Charles, rest of team
Summary: A team building exercise starts off on the wrong foot but eventually takes a turn for the better -- aka the one where Charles tries for positive reinforcement and Erik learns to put another person's feelings first.
Warning: Nothing

There’s a lot of exasperated grumbling initially but Charles perseveres with encouragement, guiding the kids and Erik to untwist their tangled arms without letting go.

It’s a game he learned at camp and what begins as a mess of people awkwardly crawling around each other becomes clearer as they slowly (laughingly) uncurl into one large, solid circle.

“Fantastic,” Charles declares. “When we work together towards a common goal we can overcome many obstacles.”

“I’m sure Shaw will be shaking in his boots,” Erik deadpans.

Disappointment must show on Charles’ face because Erik suddenly looks apologetic, offering up, “It’s a start.”

character: erik lehnsherr, challenge 35: teamwork, pairing: erik/charles, rating: pg, character: charles xavier

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