I never said it was going to be easy. Everyone's feelings here are valid and that makes this difficult, but not impossible.
[ Charles knows after all that eventually they do become allies again. It's just past Scott's time so he doesn't have that experience, it will be more difficult with him. Erik's feelings are included in that validity, but that is part of the problem. It's only too easy to backslide and that's what he fears will happen with Erik. He's said it before, his friend was at his best when he was in touch with his community. ]
For now, I agree, it's best to let this conflict settle, which is why I'm not saying we should go to Scott right now and press the issue.
[ Scott agreed to give Raven a chance, and he hopes he remembers that when she decides to approach the X-Men, if she hasn't already. But he didn't ask for that when it comes to Erik. That is something his friend has to work on, but he doesn't have to do it alone. Just as he's better with his community, he is far worse when he's on his own.
Charles is in a bad position here, there is no way around it. He can be understanding and supportive on both sides, and he is walking (so to speak) on a very fine line. He cares about everyone involved and that is difficult, but he's more confident in himself now than he would have been only a month ago. He'll find a way to balance it because there is no other choice. He will not forsake any of them. ]
I am trying here, Erik, the least you could do is try as well.
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[ Charles knows after all that eventually they do become allies again. It's just past Scott's time so he doesn't have that experience, it will be more difficult with him. Erik's feelings are included in that validity, but that is part of the problem. It's only too easy to backslide and that's what he fears will happen with Erik. He's said it before, his friend was at his best when he was in touch with his community. ]
For now, I agree, it's best to let this conflict settle, which is why I'm not saying we should go to Scott right now and press the issue.
[ Scott agreed to give Raven a chance, and he hopes he remembers that when she decides to approach the X-Men, if she hasn't already. But he didn't ask for that when it comes to Erik. That is something his friend has to work on, but he doesn't have to do it alone. Just as he's better with his community, he is far worse when he's on his own.
Charles is in a bad position here, there is no way around it. He can be understanding and supportive on both sides, and he is walking (so to speak) on a very fine line. He cares about everyone involved and that is difficult, but he's more confident in himself now than he would have been only a month ago. He'll find a way to balance it because there is no other choice. He will not forsake any of them. ]
I am trying here, Erik, the least you could do is try as well.