[The scent of whiskey fills her nose and feels stifling. She knows that adults drink, but she doesn't like him doing it. So she doesn't spare the fallen bottle a glance, and instead just clings to him for a few moments. She's upset and has no idea how to gather her thoughts or talk about why she's upset.
She didn't know Charles Xavier for as long as he did, but he was one of the most important figures in her life.
When she's finally able to try talking, she pulls away just enough to tip back her head.]
I am sorry for not protecting Charles.
[It's not the fact that he's shown up here, younger and with too much hair. She's glad that any version of him is here with her. But seeing him triggered memories of his death in their time that she repressed and never dealt with. Apparently that can cause some intense emotions that are difficult to control.]
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She didn't know Charles Xavier for as long as he did, but he was one of the most important figures in her life.
When she's finally able to try talking, she pulls away just enough to tip back her head.]
I am sorry for not protecting Charles.
[It's not the fact that he's shown up here, younger and with too much hair. She's glad that any version of him is here with her. But seeing him triggered memories of his death in their time that she repressed and never dealt with. Apparently that can cause some intense emotions that are difficult to control.]