“It’s ok. I’m just…not used to being touched affectionately…” I quickly changed the subject, saying “Yeah, Mrs. Jean’s ok. Not sure about anyone else…”
@phnx - Aiden
Aiden stayed mostly silent on the walk to the infirmary, still feeling guilty. “…I really hope they are.” Once they got there, Aiden peeked his head in, asking, “Can we come in?”
@Ouijaloveletters - Korbyn
@GlitterFist - Charles, Erik
@ForeverAngel - Jean
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Erik Lehnsherr
Erik looked up suddenly to see one of the students he’d interviewed earlier peeking his head through the door. “I…” “Yes.” A weak, raspy voice said, cutting Erik off. Erik looked down to see that Charles was finally awake, smiling tiredly at all of them. “I could use a few well wishes.” Charles said.
You could use some rest. Erik thought. I know. I will, in a second, but I want to ease their worries. Charles responded.
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I peaked around Aiden, looking relieved when I saw everyone in one piece. I took a deep breath, trying not to cry. I’d been taught that was a sign of weakness, and I definitely couldn’t show weakness. Not now. I slumped over slightly, leaning against the door frame, my thoughts wild.
@phnx - Aiden
@GlitterFist - Charles and Erik
@ForeverAngel - Jean
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“He’s alive!” Aiden said, throwing his hands in the air. He was about to go in, when he noticed Korbyn slumped over in the doorframe, an unreadable expression on her face. The edge of Aiden’s lip quirked downward slightly, and he positioned most of his body outside the doorway so that nobody could hear them. “Hey,” he said, concerned. “You okay?”
@Ouijaloveletters - Korbyn
@GlitterFist - Charles & Erik
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Aiden asked if I was ok, and I nodded silently, not trusting myself to speak. I just wanted a hug, but I knew that I’d cry if I was. Affection still was a foreign concept to me. I was just happy Mr. Xavier was ok…well, alive.
@phnx - Aiden
@GlitterFist - Charles mentioned
“You sure?” Aiden asked tentatively, peeking back into the infirmary. “Everything’s fine, Xavier’s fine. You can go in and see him, if you want…”
@Ouijaloveletters - Korbyn
I nodded, walking inside the infirmary. Hi Mr. Xavier. How are you feeling? I thought to him, forcing a smile.
@GlitterFist - Charles Xavier
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Charles Xavier
“You can speak out loud, if you want, Korbyn.” Charles said, smiling. “I’m conscious, so that’s nice. But it’s not nearly as bad as it looks.” He lied, gesturing to his blood-soaked bandages.
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I pulled myself together and said, “Well, that’s good. I’m glad everyone is ok. I honestly thought Mrs. Jean was going to bleed out…speaking of, I’m going to need new clothes…” I said, gesturing to the fact that I was wearing two jackets. “I kinda panicked…” I chuckled awkwardly awkwardly.
@GlitterFist - Charles Xavier
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Charles Xavier
“That’s alright.” Charles chuckled. “It was very brave of you two to tend to Jean. We’ll sort that out in due time, but for now…” He groaned softly while adjusting, clutching his side. “I think we all need a bit of time to calm down.” He said.
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“Right, I’m so glad I could do something. I’m exhausted, and didn’t get to explore much, so where are the bedrooms? I’m also going to need pajamas…” I muttered awkwardly, highly embarrassed.
@GlitterFist - Charles Xavier
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Erik Lehnsherr
“They’re on the top floor, The girl’s rooms are to the left of the study.” Erik jumped in to give Charles some time to rest. “I can show you there, if you’d like. I’m afraid we don’t have any pajamas you can use, though.” He admitted.
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“Please do. Mr. Xavier is definitely not in the condition to take me…I’m really sorry, but I never got your name. Oh, I’d be fine sleeping in my clothes, but as you can tell, these aren’t mine.” I said, gesturing to the jackets I was wearing. “I should probably give them back.”
@GlitterFist - Erik
@phnx - Aiden
@Kbail - Ajee mentioned
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Erik Lehnsherr
“My name is Erik.” He looked over to Charles, who had already fallen back asleep. After a second, he said, “Follow me.” And began leading the students upstairs to the bedrooms.
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I nodded, quietly following Erik out into the hallway. “It’ll be nice to get a good nights sleep. I’m so tired, I don’t even think my insomnia will be a problem.” I said quietly. I rubbed my eyes, yawning silently.
@GlitterFist - Erik
@phnx - Aiden
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Aiden stood to the side quietly, letting Korbyn do most of the talking. She looked like she needs it. When she mentioned having to return the clothes, Aiden simply said, “Keep it.” When the man- Erik- offered to take them to the bedrooms, Aiden nodded, figuring he could grab something from the kitchen, then go to bed.
@Ouijaloveletters - Korbyn
@GlitterFist - Erik
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I smiled gratefully at Aiden when he said I could keep the jacket. “Thanks so much. I’ll need to find a sowing kit to repair it. Shouldn’t be that bad.” I said, slipping off the woman’s jacket and draping it over my arm carefully. I’d return it to her in the morning.
@phnx - Aiden
@Kbail - Ajee mentioned
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Erik Lehnsherr
“Here we are.” Erik said, standing in front of the enterance to the study. “The boys’ rooms are on the right hall, the girls’ on the left. You can choose whichever ones you’d like. They’re all furnished the same, for now, and each one has it’s own little bathroom. We’ll see if we can get Korbyn some clothes of her own in the morning.” He hoped this wouldn’t take long. He wanted to get back downstairs, move Charles before they got that thing into the quarantine room.
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“Private bathroom? Awesome.” I said, trying not to show how excited I was. “Thank you so much, Mr. Erik. You guys are so kind. Well, I’m going to go sleep.” I said. “Night.” I said, walking down the left hallway.
@GlitterFist - Erik
@phnx - Aiden
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