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[raventakeflight]

Who: Raven Darkholme and You! Very Open!
What: Wandering around the city in disguise
Where: Close and around the Xavier Mansion
When: During the day
Warnings: None as of yet, but always the possibility of hot naked blue woman. Either bracket or prose, I am fine with both!

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[arethebettermen]

Charles moved his arm around his sister's shoulders, holding her close and protectively. There was a sigh and he moved his hand up and down her arm to be comforting, looking around the property that they had called home for so many years. It was September according to the time period of the city, and trees on the mansion's yard were slowly starting to change. No different colored leaves, but Charles knew what the grounds looked like through the seasons. By the end of the month they'd be into fall.

He let out a sigh as he realized that would mean October would be upon them soon. He never gave much thought about it, but now he found himself dwelling on it. They had already lived through September and October, and October ended with him and Erik parting ways. It wasn't a time that Charles was exactly thrilled to live through again, but he kept that to himself. Instead he turned and kissed the side of his sister's head.

"I was rather hoping the both of you would be able to look past what happened." Charles noted. "At least for now, while we are trapped here."

[raventakeflight]

Raven allowed the man she called her brother to both hold her tight and press a comforting kiss to her head. This was normal behavior for them. Despite what had happened before with them in Cuba and the divide that had quickly been placed between them, it had only taken a few short weeks here to repair their relationship. And considering that the young woman now let him into her head somewhat? It could easily be said that they were even closer than before.

Raven leaned back against his touch, sighing.

"I know, I know. It's just difficult. Sean has been really okay with me here, but Alex doesn't seem happy with anything I do. But don't worry, I'll keep trying."

[arethebettermen]

"Alex can be like that with everyone, Raven. It's not just you." Charles pointed out. Most of the time he and Alex weren't on the same page. "I don't expect the two of you to be friends... but it would be very nice if you could get along somewhat in case we ever need to work together again."

Charles simply nodded. He and Raven had grown close again, but Charles still knew that it was possible they'd part ways again. Either one of them could leave at a moment's notice, like Erik had, or they could find themselves on opposite sides again. He tried not to think about it.

[raventakeflight]

"Really?" Because Raven has thought for the longest time that it was only her. As sad as it was too hear that Charles might be having trouble with the younger mutant as well, it was somewhat comforting to know that all of his aggression wasn't being thrust in her general direction.

"Don't worry so much, Charles. You should know me better than that. Especially if you have access to my head now." She threw him a sweet, secret smile at that. "No matter how much we may disagree, neither of us would let it interfere in a real situation." Or at least she certainly hoped not.

"But enough about that." There was absolutely point in prolonging a conversation like that one. "Today is too nice to waste on unpleasantness. I just want to have a nice time with you. It's been too long, don't you think?"

[arethebettermen]

"Contrary to popular belief, I do not always say the right thing at the right time." Charles said, looking at her with a frown and eyebrows raised together. She knew that better than most. A smile still managed to work itself onto his face. "Yes, of course. There are far more pressing matters at the moment. Especially since this city is far more accepting of who we really are."

That made him chuckle, though, even if it was a bit forced. "Yes, quite. We haven't had much time since the entire adventure with Shaw started, have we? Which reminds me..." Charles kissed the side of her head and pulled his arm back, reaching up into his wheelchair. He scooped up the blankets in his hands, moving it to his lap. Whatever it was inside was still hidden.

"This is something you may be rather interested in."

[raventakeflight]

Quite happy to leave all of that unpleasant conversation behind, Raven immediately perked up at the surprise, posture straightening as she leaned in closer to Charles.

"Oooh, a surprise? For me?" Her eyes practically dance in excitement. "What is it?"

[arethebettermen]

"For everyone in the mansion. It was given to me, but if we share the mansion, I don't see why we can't share this." Charles said with a shrug and pulled back the blanket. Inside was an egg. He held it up in his hands for Raven to take. "That purple-cat that comes by sometimes? That is Helia. Apparently her species reproduces via eggs and she and her owner asked for me to take one."

A smile spread on his face. "While I wouldn't call it a pet, at least we'll have an animal of some sorts in the house. Considering Kurt would never let us have one."