What I do in the bedroom behind closed doors isn't something I'd discuss in a text with anyone. But if that's what you wish, then by all means. Tell me all about this person who wants to have sex with your face. Is that why you missed dinner last night? ( is he upset? maybe. why? well, he's not sure why. )
Not even in person. ( not answering re: his drink preference because he knows erik knows. he always pours him a drink whenever they're playing chess together. if erik's trying to rile him up for no good reason, well, it's working. )
What were you up to last night? ( not that it's any of his business. charles well knows this. but erik's the one who started this conversation. )
( ignoring that. he's not going to take the bait. he's not talking to erik about his sex life. or the lack of it lately. he's been far too busy training the new recruits that he hasn't been out in ages. )
Yes, I know that. I'm surprised you managed to find your back to the house. Hank said you were drunk off your arse and fell asleep in the study.
Because you'd tell me? ( he's not reading his mind on a 24-hour basis or even a weekly basis or even a monthly one. there's such a thing as respecting a man's privacy. and maybe he doesn't want to know too much, afraid of what he might find there because of these feelings he's starting to develop for the man, all of which he's been trying very hard to ignore. )
I don't mean to discourage you if you are looking to have someone special in your life, Erik. Obviously, I'd be happy for you. But you know the situation with us here. I'd simply expect you to be discreet about your affairs. ( tl;dr -- don't text him like that again. )
Who else would I tell? [ It’s not as though Erik has an abundance of friends or anything close to it. He has Charles, and that is enough. More than enough, if he’s being honest. He doesn’t need or want more.
The drama, though… ] Charles. I slept with people before I met you. That doesn’t mean I am currently sleeping with anyone. I have no interest in anything or anyone outside the house.
Well, I'm sorry for assuming things. I know we haven't been spending a lot of time together lately. ( he should stop avoiding the man already. it's getting a little ridiculous. ) I'll put my work aside and how about we play a game of chess sometime? Would you like that?
I’m not angry with you, Charles. I’m aware of how busy you are with everything you’re doing at the moment. [ It’s not as if Charles ever takes a moment for himself, takes a break, any of it. Maybe he should intervene more. ] I’d like to. Whenever you’re free.
You know, Erik, you're welcomed to come by my office whenever you want. I do have a couch there for a reason. ( he wouldn't mind erik making use of the space for reading, napping, whatever it is he wants. and he'd love the company. ) This house is your home now and I want you to feel comfortable in it.
I’ll try and make a habit of it. I’ve been told taking a break from training can be beneficial. [ The reality is he hadn’t trusted himself to be so close around Charles, to be so vulnerable. Maybe he’d consider it now. ] I feel comfortable with you, my friend.
Do you now? ( that's something he doesn't hear very often, especially from those who are aware of what he can do. ) I'm glad to hear it. Most people wouldn't feel that way around a telepath.
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[ He absolutely did not forget. He doesn't forget anything about Charles. ]
What do you want to know?
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What were you up to last night? ( not that it's any of his business. charles well knows this. but erik's the one who started this conversation. )
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I went out. Had a few drinks.
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Yes, I know that. I'm surprised you managed to find your back to the house. Hank said you were drunk off your arse and fell asleep in the study.
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Hank has never seen me drunk in his life. I was tipsy and chose to sleep in the study so I wouldn’t risk waking anyone else.
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I don't mean to discourage you if you are looking to have someone special in your life, Erik. Obviously, I'd be happy for you. But you know the situation with us here. I'd simply expect you to be discreet about your affairs. ( tl;dr -- don't text him like that again. )
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The drama, though… ] Charles. I slept with people before I met you. That doesn’t mean I am currently sleeping with anyone. I have no interest in anything or anyone outside the house.
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