[ He does know, and his expression conveys as much. He feels sympathy when she speaks of growing up angry, without parents; and only herself and her twin to try to survive alone in the world. It was devastating, and he understood. ]
I'm sorry you and your brother went through that. [ His expression softens with those words. ]
Sometimes anger is the only option. The right option. Especially if you've been hurt.
[ He knows not everyone might agree on that. And as far as bad decisions went, he couldn't remark on that since he wasn't one to judge on whether a decision was good or bad. For Erik it had more to do with the motivation behind it, and the circumstances. There were a lot of different variables. ]
I am glad Kira and Nic still have gentleness in them. They deserve to grow up without having to carry the anger we did. I don't know if it will stay that way, especially after the way they were treated by the humans they'd come across before arriving at Genosha. And we still don't know anything about their parents.
[ But he hopes. He wants it to be different for them. Maybe they're young enough that the anger won't grow within them and fester. ]
[Anger made her do some terrible things, but it's not something she's eager to explain in any detail.]
I worry about the things they've had to see and endure. Love and warmth can't undo all hurts. They're going to have to put in the work to be where they should be for their age. It won't always be a walk in the park for them. Or us.
[Unfortunately. Wanda sighs, letting out a long breath.]
... but for now, I don't see the harm in keeping it fun.
No, I don't imagine it will always be as simple and easy as it was tonight. They're still kids, and mutants as well; that comes along with certain challenges. Especially as they develop their identities.
[ Erik was prepared for it, the ups and downs. But he was grateful that they had gotten off to a good start; after not really knowing how tonight was going to go initially. With the way they were picking up reading, Erik figured it was just a matter of time and effort before they were at the level they needed to be. ]
They are lucky you showed up when you did.
[ He smiles over at her. She was a good influence on them, and she'd been good to Erik as well. It's implied in the smile he offers, but he states it aloud just in case. ] As am I.
I think it was only a matter of time before you tried to befriend them. I just sped the process along.
[Maybe it wouldn't have been these kids in particular, but she does believe that, in time, he'd want to try to be a more direct good influence. He'd want to try and see if he was capable of juggling his hurts and helping a child who may not have had the best adults in their lives, previously.]
[ He gives a half shrug as he nods, it's true. He would have eventually tried to help them as best as he could. He's not sure how well it would have gone however, without her help. It likely would have taken longer to build trust, much longer before they would have been willing to sit and read with him. ]
Well, they're still lucky. I can't create chocolate out of nothing.
[ Slight teasing. The children benefited from Wanda's presence far more than her abilities, they benefited from her as a person and her experiences. She was a natural around them. ]
Yes, I'll be heading back.
[ He had a few things to look over in terms of inventory before his night was over. ]
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I'm sorry you and your brother went through that. [ His expression softens with those words. ]
Sometimes anger is the only option. The right option. Especially if you've been hurt.
[ He knows not everyone might agree on that. And as far as bad decisions went, he couldn't remark on that since he wasn't one to judge on whether a decision was good or bad. For Erik it had more to do with the motivation behind it, and the circumstances. There were a lot of different variables. ]
I am glad Kira and Nic still have gentleness in them. They deserve to grow up without having to carry the anger we did. I don't know if it will stay that way, especially after the way they were treated by the humans they'd come across before arriving at Genosha. And we still don't know anything about their parents.
[ But he hopes. He wants it to be different for them. Maybe they're young enough that the anger won't grow within them and fester. ]
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[Anger made her do some terrible things, but it's not something she's eager to explain in any detail.]
I worry about the things they've had to see and endure. Love and warmth can't undo all hurts. They're going to have to put in the work to be where they should be for their age. It won't always be a walk in the park for them. Or us.
[Unfortunately. Wanda sighs, letting out a long breath.]
... but for now, I don't see the harm in keeping it fun.
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[ Erik was prepared for it, the ups and downs. But he was grateful that they had gotten off to a good start; after not really knowing how tonight was going to go initially. With the way they were picking up reading, Erik figured it was just a matter of time and effort before they were at the level they needed to be. ]
They are lucky you showed up when you did.
[ He smiles over at her. She was a good influence on them, and she'd been good to Erik as well. It's implied in the smile he offers, but he states it aloud just in case. ] As am I.
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[Maybe it wouldn't have been these kids in particular, but she does believe that, in time, he'd want to try to be a more direct good influence. He'd want to try and see if he was capable of juggling his hurts and helping a child who may not have had the best adults in their lives, previously.]
You heading home for the night?
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Well, they're still lucky. I can't create chocolate out of nothing.
[ Slight teasing. The children benefited from Wanda's presence far more than her abilities, they benefited from her as a person and her experiences. She was a natural around them. ]
Yes, I'll be heading back.
[ He had a few things to look over in terms of inventory before his night was over. ]
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I'll see you later, then. Thank you for helping out tonight.
[Because he was a help. He can connect with the kids in a way she can't, simply by knowing French.
With a nod and a wave, she heads home.]