Right, ah, the first order of the day, I suppose, is to introduce myself. We've had rather a lot of new people show up in the last two weeks and I'm afraid I've had my head a bit buried in the sand. Hello, everyone, my name is Charles Xavier; it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
The second order is-- ah. Hm.
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[He might be more bothered about this, but he's guessing - or hoping - that the power doesn't cross the organic/inorganic barrier.]
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And what reason would that be, Officer?
[HE'S NOT GAY HE'S JUST EUROPEANNNNNN]
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Oh, you're smart as a whip. I'm sure you'll figure it yourself.
So. Seen anything interestin' in this old noggin'a mine?
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-- Actually, no. Honestly, if I didn't know better, I'd think there was more to you than meets the eye.
[spoiler warning: he doesn't know better.]
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Mm. Not even a 'for rent' sign up here? That's disappointing.
It would seem the same's true f'r you, darlin'. You're a bit more than's expected.
[Not quite an affirmation... not quite a denial, either.]
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Yes. Well. We all have our secrets, mm?
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So it would seem. Mm. [Considering, considering...] Well. Since you gave up one of yours, I could give up one of mine t'you.
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No one yet, I'm afraid.
And, ah-- only if you're comfortable with the idea. I wouldn't want to pry.
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Well they are surely missin' out.
And it wouldn't be pryin' at all, darlin'. [Most of the station knows already, after all, though he's still not going to out himself - again - on the network.] Besides, wouldn't be adverse to you knowing, anyway.
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Well, in that case, you remember where I live, yes? You're free to stop in whenever you wish.
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I do. I'll be by shortly, then, if you ain't busy.
[He knows you're probably dealing with a lot right now.]
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[the most charming smile.]
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I'll be right over, then.
[Vroom vroom, baby.]
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Since, sir, he's noticed you don't enjoy being indoors.]
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Count of Monte Cristo?
[Reinvention and secrets and loss. Appropriate. Though... well. Chances at revenge were far away and long-lost.]
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I've always enjoyed the Les Trois Mousquetaires, but this one-- it's a little overburdened by revenge, I think. I'm glad of course that Dantès found his peace in the end, but I... rather mislike the road he took to get there.
[He sets it aside with a bit of a helpless shrug. Edmond? Remind him of Erik? Never.]
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