Yeah. Close quarters on a ship with people I didn't know and in a crazy situation I didn't understand with no tangible way of getting home? It was pretty rough for a while.
[ And that's not even going into the other stuff that happened. ]
I don't know. There are people involved that don't trust Erik because of their experiences with him and Erik himself doesn't care about what other people think of him. I don't think there's much that can be done without the people involved making the effort themselves, you know?
[ Yeah she's been thinking about this stuff a bit too much since the day Erik arrived. It's a real downer all the way around. Which isn't even touching on Peter and Erik's connection... ]
ugh, that does sound rather unpleasant. i'm sorry you had to go through that. it's better now, though, right?
[Maybe it's a good thing he wasn't on the ship.]
yes, i suppose that's true. it can't all be one-sided and there are going to be other people that won't want to associate with erik at all, taking into account the pasts they might have with him.
[Another pause, as Kurt takes a moment to contemplate and to frown at the TAB in his hands; Jean's been going through so much and all he's done is message her to whine about his (what he's believing to be) mistake of bringing Erik to the mansion.]
you've been thinking a lot about this, haven't you? i hope you know that if you need to talk, i'm always here to listen.
that's good. yes, of course. i never knew how ... privileged we were back on earth. it must be nice to be on a planet again.
[He hadn't gotten a chance to experience the Moira, but he can imagine how stifling it could get on the ship, no matter how big it was.]
it's harder for you to tune it out, huh?
[Kurt's cheeks flush at the little heart and suddenly, he's glad that they're texting.]
♥ that's about as fancy as i can get on this right now, haha. we're friends, right? friends talk to each other when they're having trouble and offer comfort or advice, if need be.
[It's plenty long enough for Kurt to claim their friendship and they can always learn more about each other.]
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[ And that's not even going into the other stuff that happened. ]
I don't know. There are people involved that don't trust Erik because of their experiences with him and Erik himself doesn't care about what other people think of him. I don't think there's much that can be done without the people involved making the effort themselves, you know?
[ Yeah she's been thinking about this stuff a bit too much since the day Erik arrived. It's a real downer all the way around. Which isn't even touching on Peter and Erik's connection... ]
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[Maybe it's a good thing he wasn't on the ship.]
yes, i suppose that's true. it can't all be one-sided and there are going to be other people that won't want to associate with erik at all, taking into account the pasts they might have with him.
[Another pause, as Kurt takes a moment to contemplate and to frown at the TAB in his hands; Jean's been going through so much and all he's done is message her to whine about his (what he's believing to be) mistake of bringing Erik to the mansion.]
you've been thinking a lot about this, haven't you? i hope you know that if you need to talk, i'm always here to listen.
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[ Being able to go outside for some air and walk could do wonders and was truly taken for granted back on Earth. ]
It's hard not to when there's so much involved.
[ Not just emotions but thoughts she tries hard to keep blocked out. Though Kurt's concern does get her to smile, at least. ]
I know, Kurt. 💖 I really appreciate it. I'm glad to know you feel you can talk to me when you're worried.
[ They hadn't known each other for long back home but she really did feel gratitude for her friends being with every passing day. ]
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[He hadn't gotten a chance to experience the Moira, but he can imagine how stifling it could get on the ship, no matter how big it was.]
it's harder for you to tune it out, huh?
[Kurt's cheeks flush at the little heart and suddenly, he's glad that they're texting.]
♥ that's about as fancy as i can get on this right now, haha. we're friends, right? friends talk to each other when they're having trouble and offer comfort or advice, if need be.
[It's plenty long enough for Kurt to claim their friendship and they can always learn more about each other.]
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[ She does miss the gardens she tended and the bonsai tree kittens but other than that? She's fine with the ship being a thing of the past. ]
Some days. Other days it's easy. The more intense the emotions, the harder to block out.
We're totally friends.
[ And, because she genuinely means it. ]
I'm really glad you're here, Kurt.
[ It's so good to have more of her family around her. Even with the anxiety Erik's presence brings. ]
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[Kurt's disappointed that he didn't get to see this tree that grew kittens, but he's got a cat of his own to play with now.]
i'm not sure what it would be, but i wish there was a way that i could help you out.
ah, fantastic! that makes me happy to hear.
[Aw, Jean, right in the feelers.]
so am i, jean. i'm also pleased that we have come from the same timeline. it makes things easier when someone else understands.
[He's sorry about the whole Erik debacle, but hopefully, it will work out for the best?]