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[dancingmd]

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[axiomed]

[ He nods slowly. Charles had been avoiding it, but by doing so, he had stewed in his own hurts to the breaking point. ]

I will.

[dancingmd]

Good.

[And then, after only a moment's hesitation, she gets up to hug him. It's an offer of reassurance: even if she has her doubts about him and Erik, even if she's still worried and frustrated by the situation, Charles will always have her support.]

[axiomed]

[ Hugs, or any kind of special physical contact still surprises him. Mostly because it's difficult to do with a man in a wheelchair. But Charles tentatively loops his arms around her because he cares for her deeply and her opinion gave him the weight he needed. The fear hasn't left, but Charles is not alone.

And it helps. ]

[dancingmd]

[Giving him one last squeeze, she pulls back, her hands resting on his shoulders still as she squats at eye-level with him.]

Don't lose yourself, okay? I'm always here if you need anything at all.

[axiomed]

[ He nods abruptly, his voice faltering in the face of that sentiment before swallowing thickly. ]

Of course.

W-rap?

[dancingmd]

[She smiles softly, and for a moment, allows her hand to stroke his cheek before she straightens up.]

Come on, why don't we have some tea and argue about Shakespeare, hmm?

[axiomed]

Sounds lovely.