He just appears, after he gets back, and knocks on Erik's door. He thinks for a second that he should just sit with Tommy about this, but he misses Teddy and he misses his parents and Erik is the closest thing to a parent figure he's got.
So he stands at the door, waits a moment, and knocks again.]
[ There's a delay before Erik opens the door, as he wasn't expecting company. But when he finds himself face-to-face with his grandson, the relief is incredibly apparent on his features. ]
[He swallows the rest of it, he doesn't say it, because he's already reaching up for a hug, he doesn't care, he just-
He stays there for a moment, and takes a breath. It's strange. He hasn't known Erik that long in either universe, but already, already, this feels like something real.]
[ He blinks at that, but doesn't hesitate before hugging Billy in return. The concept of having grandchildren-- teenage grandchildren-- is strange to him as well, but it's not an entirely alien concept to him. He's gone so long without any family at all that he doesn't want to lose any that he may gain.
[He moves back a little, enough to give them some space, and nods at the question. Physically, all right. Emotionally shaken up, because he was captured again. And this time, Teddy isn't there to make it better.]
[ He's still a bit frustrated over not being able to help with the rescue, but he reminds himself that he was still able to gather some information on the kidnappers. ]
[ He raises an eyebrow at that, looking faintly amused. The "kidnapping" couldn't have been very traumatic, given that Billy and Tommy seem happy enough to spend time with him. ]
Well, we'll just have to make sure it doesn't happen again.
[ He could tell Billy some of his thoughts on the matter; that anger can be constructive, and sometimes destruction is warranted. But he has a clear enough head at the moment to know that is unlikely to be the sort of thing that Billy wants to hear right now. ]
It has been a long time since I have needed to worry about hurting people that I care about.
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Date: 2014-07-24 08:24 pm (UTC)He just appears, after he gets back, and knocks on Erik's door. He thinks for a second that he should just sit with Tommy about this, but he misses Teddy and he misses his parents and Erik is the closest thing to a parent figure he's got.
So he stands at the door, waits a moment, and knocks again.]
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Date: 2014-07-25 01:25 am (UTC)Billy.
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Date: 2014-07-25 03:21 am (UTC)[He swallows the rest of it, he doesn't say it, because he's already reaching up for a hug, he doesn't care, he just-
He stays there for a moment, and takes a breath. It's strange. He hasn't known Erik that long in either universe, but already, already, this feels like something real.]
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Date: 2014-07-25 04:47 am (UTC)His voice carries his concern when he speaks. ]
Are you alright?
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Date: 2014-07-25 12:10 pm (UTC)Yeah, it's fine.
I'm okay.
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Date: 2014-07-28 10:18 pm (UTC)We went searching for you. Ah, Charles and I.
[ He's still a bit frustrated over not being able to help with the rescue, but he reminds himself that he was still able to gather some information on the kidnappers. ]
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Date: 2014-07-28 10:25 pm (UTC)[although the fact that they came looking makes him smile a bit, in a slightly awake sort of way.]
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Date: 2014-07-29 02:49 am (UTC)[ He holds the door open, stepping aside to allow him to enter.
He tries to remember his manners, as though Charles were there to nag him about it. ]
Would you like something to drink?
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Date: 2014-07-29 10:40 pm (UTC)[He sits down though, on the nearest seat, and looks up at Erik]
Man, this isn't even the first time I have been kidnapped.
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Date: 2014-07-30 05:19 am (UTC)I won't patronize you by telling you to be more careful.
[ He makes his way over to seat himself across from Billy. ]
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Date: 2014-07-30 06:04 pm (UTC)[He's smiling a little, though, just from the corner of his mouth.]
I guess you have powers like mine and suddenly everyone either wants to control you or you know. Kill you.
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Date: 2014-07-31 02:46 am (UTC)Well, we'll just have to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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Date: 2014-07-31 02:48 am (UTC)[It's relevant, really.]
He really did try to kill me.
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Date: 2014-07-31 03:37 am (UTC)[ His tone suggests that the meeting... could have gone better.
He gives a slight frown at the statement. ]
Because of your powers?
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Date: 2014-07-31 03:51 am (UTC)[That's about as much about Wanda as Billy is comfortable saying.]
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Date: 2014-08-04 11:05 pm (UTC)Do you believe that there is a reason for others to be concerned?
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Date: 2014-08-04 11:11 pm (UTC)No, I don't.
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Date: 2014-08-05 12:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-08-05 01:40 am (UTC)[This is an important question. Although he doesn't think their powers work...in remotely the same way.]
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Date: 2014-08-06 02:38 am (UTC)Yes. When I was younger, and very angry.
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Date: 2014-08-06 02:40 am (UTC)I'm scared that if I get angry, I'll...it won't be just one or two people I hurt.
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Date: 2014-08-12 06:10 am (UTC)I do not think I am the best person to give advice on the matter of controlling one's anger.
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Date: 2014-08-12 07:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-08-12 10:22 pm (UTC)[ He could tell Billy some of his thoughts on the matter; that anger can be constructive, and sometimes destruction is warranted. But he has a clear enough head at the moment to know that is unlikely to be the sort of thing that Billy wants to hear right now. ]
It has been a long time since I have needed to worry about hurting people that I care about.
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Date: 2014-08-13 07:32 pm (UTC)I thought I was over this but then they kidnapped me and I had to not think about blowing everything up.
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Date: 2014-08-18 04:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-08-18 05:20 pm (UTC)People are still alive, so, yeah, I guess so.
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Date: 2014-08-19 02:50 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-08-19 11:59 pm (UTC)[That's just basic human decency.]