SIXTY TWO ✖ VIDEO

[wedonot]

[He's almost not sure if he wants to put himself out there considering the last time this happened, he was pretty much miserable afterwards, but as much as that's true, he's in a much better place this time around, and he does really miss quite a few people from back home.

And you know, always good to make sure Hank and Darwin haven't let Sean destroy the house by accident in their absence.]

This is Dr. Charles Xavier. If there's anyone out there from home- [You know who you are.] I'd appreciate hearing from you.

[Private to Zane]

[Someone's been keeping an eye on Kelsier's post, and he's definitely noticed that things seem to be getting sort of out of control. He's concerned, and decides to shoot Zane a message.]

Where are you?

Comments

[atomicsponge]

I very much doubt that's true, Charles. Do you mind if I call you Charles? I feel as though we're well-acquainted already.

private everything private

[wedonot]

[Oh.

Holy fucking shit.

BRB, SLAPPING A PRIVATE FILTER ALL OVER THIS THREAD.]

I suppose the feeling's mutual.

okay FINE but he wants to taunt erik later

[atomicsponge]

I doubt that, too. I was very impressed by your control. I don't believe it's on the same level as Emma, of course, but you are much more powerful, aren't you?

you will have your chance, you bastard B(

[wedonot]

I haven't had much opportunity to test that theory.

[But he's pretty sure that's true, considering Emma doesn't seem to be able to manipulate people the way he's able to.]

[imgonnadie]

This is Sean Cassidy. [He is super amused because why so formal?]

I feel like you're taking this professor thing too far, is attendance really necessary?

[wedonot]

[Sean, you have been missed greatly. LOOK AT THIS SMILE.]

Absolutely not, but I'm more than glad you decided to show up anyway.

[imgonnadie]

You know me, all about keeping my grades up.

[I don't know why he's keeping up with this metaphor, but what wouldn't he do to make his family happy. Did you really expect him not to show? Come on, have a little faith in the kid.]

[wedonot]

[He has SO MUCH faith in this kid, okay. B(]

I take it things have been going well, then?

[lamarck]

We're doing alright, doc.

[wedonot]

[No Charles, hold it together, don't melt into a puddle of feels.]

I don't think there are words to express how good it is to see you.

[lamarck]

You could try.

[gentle teasing]

[wedonot]

Well, I apologize in advance for being inadequately articulate.

How are you?

[asongwithin]

[Jean has to stare, for a moment. It's not that it's a horrible shock, really, considering all she's seen, but it's still unexpected to see a young Xavier pop up on her computer screen.]

I'm not sure if our homes are the same, exactly. [Because she knows what Charles looked like, at that age. This one is familiar, but - well, he still has hair, for a start.

But she still smiles, because Charles is Charles.]

But I'd be happy to fill you in, Charles.

[wedonot]

[He's also a brunette and more noticeably British sounding!

But hey, he definitely recognizes you and Jean kiddo, when did you grow up. :C]

I'd be happy to hear it. Do you remember [Us, the Barge.] me?

[asongwithin]

[She slowly shakes her head, brow furrowing.] I don't, and I remember everything. [Or she has ever since her telepathy blossomed, anyway.]

Alternate timeline, maybe. [A faint, fierce scowl.] Or someone's messing with my memory again. They'd better hope not.

[wedonot]

I'd bet the former before the latter. [Although with the Admiral, you never really know.] How are you doing?

[It's strange, to see her this much older. He wonders if it's just as strange for Pietro and Anya to see Erik that much younger.]

she's not what you asked for BUT HERE ANYWAY

[psychic_hotline]

[Darkness. A female voice making vague 'what the hell' sounds, then some rummaging noises while Sara retrieves her phone from her purse.

She looks a little older, maybe a year or two. She also looks like she hasn't slept in a week, and hasn't left the house in maybe half that - bed hair, grubby oversize Yankees t-shirt, no makeup - but she finds a tired grin for him.]

Holy crap. Hi, Charles.

PSH WHY WOULD I EVER NOT WANT SARA

[wedonot]

Sara! [He definitely looks pleased to see her, although all that registers and he wonders what she's been up to since being on the Barge, because yikes, girl, get some sleep. :c]

How are things?

[psychic_hotline]

Things are great, thanks. [She realises that if she can see him, he can probably see her, and she glances down at herself.] I - didn't exactly dress for company today, but...great.

But how are you, anyway? It's been a couple years, over here.

[flatscamp]

If you're a doctor, do you know what people's hearts look like?

[Straight for the gory curiosity, apparently.]

[wedonot]

[Oh. Oh hey. You look familiar. :c]

Of course, although I'm not really a medical doctor. I study what makes us, us.

[flatscamp]

[She was going to ask if they look like chicken hearts, only bigger, or if they were different, but NOW SHE IS DISTRACTED]

What is it?

[private]

[godsays]

I - I don't -

[ He's having trouble pulling himself together. ]

My cabin.

[Spam]

[wedonot]

[Charles just heads right over, knocking on Zane's door.]

It's me. Can I come in?

[Spam]

[godsays]

Yes.

[ He is curled on the floor, against the bed. His head is buried in his arms. ]