[ Said neutrally, because he knows to many people outside of this community he'll always be considered a threat, a killer, not to be trusted. He accepts that. What's most important, and what has always been important, is that the people close to him trust him, and know him as more than that. ]
But I'm glad you think so. For what it's worth, I believe you deserve that same happiness.
[ In spite of whatever her past contained, that he didn't know about yet; he couldn't imagine it to be anything worse than the things he'd done. And even if it was; Erik knew her for who she was now. He trusted her. And, like he'd said; he was a good judge of character. ]
We've both hurt people, killed people. And we've suffered. I don't think that is all we're meant for, however. I can't believe that.
[Like Vision said. Not that it's been much else, but this island has been a respite. A place for her to be who she wants to be, while bringing peace to others rather than tragedy.]
As long as we don't lose sight of what this place can be, I think we'll be all right. You and I have a lot in common. That included.
[ He answers with a grin. They had a lot in common, and he couldn't necessarily say that about everyone. It's part of the reason he extends trust to her more readily than he would have otherwise. That, and she's proven herself to be someone that cares about this place; and it's people. There's a pause, and Erik begins to notice the lingering effects of the emotional toll of what he's just revisited, and realizes the fatigue is probably a sign to retire for the night. ]
If you don't mind, I should be heading home. Seeing my memories like that... it's taken up a lot of my energy in a way I haven't experienced before.
[ He wanted to see the pictures she'd made as well, and he knew that in doing so he'd probably shed more tears in the process. It was like opening up a wound that hadn't healed over properly the first time; he had hope that over time it might begin to heal in full. ]
[ He stands, taking a moment to deposit his glass at the sink before returning. ]
Thank you again, Wanda. For everything. I hope you know you can confide in me, if ever you need to.
[ Just as he'd confided in her, and shown her parts of himself he normally keeps hidden; he wants her to feel she can do the same with him. Though in her own time, of course. He puts the offer out there just so she knows.
Erik places his hand atop her shoulder and gives it a squeeze, offering a smile as he heads out. There's tiredness in his eyes, but he doesn't look as ragged as when he'd just stepped out of the memory. ]
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[ Said neutrally, because he knows to many people outside of this community he'll always be considered a threat, a killer, not to be trusted. He accepts that. What's most important, and what has always been important, is that the people close to him trust him, and know him as more than that. ]
But I'm glad you think so. For what it's worth, I believe you deserve that same happiness.
[ In spite of whatever her past contained, that he didn't know about yet; he couldn't imagine it to be anything worse than the things he'd done. And even if it was; Erik knew her for who she was now. He trusted her. And, like he'd said; he was a good judge of character. ]
We've both hurt people, killed people. And we've suffered. I don't think that is all we're meant for, however. I can't believe that.
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[Like Vision said. Not that it's been much else, but this island has been a respite. A place for her to be who she wants to be, while bringing peace to others rather than tragedy.]
As long as we don't lose sight of what this place can be, I think we'll be all right. You and I have a lot in common. That included.
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[ He answers with a grin. They had a lot in common, and he couldn't necessarily say that about everyone. It's part of the reason he extends trust to her more readily than he would have otherwise. That, and she's proven herself to be someone that cares about this place; and it's people. There's a pause, and Erik begins to notice the lingering effects of the emotional toll of what he's just revisited, and realizes the fatigue is probably a sign to retire for the night. ]
If you don't mind, I should be heading home. Seeing my memories like that... it's taken up a lot of my energy in a way I haven't experienced before.
[ He wanted to see the pictures she'd made as well, and he knew that in doing so he'd probably shed more tears in the process. It was like opening up a wound that hadn't healed over properly the first time; he had hope that over time it might begin to heal in full. ]
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Pushing that thought aside, Wanda nods.]
Of course.
[If she feels like she could use a nap, he must feel it tenfold. She stands.
She knows seeing the photographs will hit him hard, and he'll want time to be alone with the emotions this time.]
Try to take it easy for the rest of the day.
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[ He stands, taking a moment to deposit his glass at the sink before returning. ]
Thank you again, Wanda. For everything. I hope you know you can confide in me, if ever you need to.
[ Just as he'd confided in her, and shown her parts of himself he normally keeps hidden; he wants her to feel she can do the same with him. Though in her own time, of course. He puts the offer out there just so she knows.
Erik places his hand atop her shoulder and gives it a squeeze, offering a smile as he heads out. There's tiredness in his eyes, but he doesn't look as ragged as when he'd just stepped out of the memory. ]