07 | day; accidental video; action

[arethebettermen]

[ The PORTAL turns on to show the gym of the Xavier Mansion (which does look more like a gym now). It just shows part of the room, and a moment later the audio clicks on: ]

--are you ready?

As ready as I'll ever be. You're certain about this, Mei, yes?

[ There isn't an answer given, instead a few seconds later the PORTAL shifts slightly as

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[arethebettermen]

[ He watches her closely, not saying a word or even sending her thoughts through the link that they share. It's odd how their bond formed - a mixture of her abilities and his own. They are very similar in ideals and dreams, making him wonder how many people like them were out amongst the worlds. Fighting to try and keep everything at peace. How many people were like Erik and Terra?

Charles shifts (as best as he can) when she finishes speaking. Both of them have no regrets for their actions, but think the cost is too high. Both just want the best for everyone, including their friends, at the expense of themselves. ]

Some would argue I'm not me.

[ He says softly. He doesn't even feel like him most days. Continual battles with post-traumatic stress (because he refuses to address the issue) that cause nightmares; feeling recoil every time a friend leaves; the guilt over what happened with Moira. Some days he wonders who the hell he is and how he became the person sitting in a wheelchair. ]

I think this is a conversation better to be had in person, Aqua.

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[destinedwaters]

[The silence is nearly jarring, but she says nothing on it for now. How bonds form isn't something surprising or odd to her with all the worlds she's visited in her travels and how so many have touched in this dream. It should be unsettling, and yet... she's still at peace.

Must be the kids rubbing off on her.]

Stress does strange things to everyone.

[She smiles faintly, shifting in her own seat at her desk slightly and nodding. Her gaze falls to the window to her left.]

I'll come by after training. It's almost time that they arrive...

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[arethebettermen]

We'll talk then. I imagine Mei wants to get back to my own training.

[ He glances up at Mei then gives Aqua a faint smile. ]