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327 – 1989

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"You've reached Erik Lehnsherr. Leave a message after the tone."

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Contacts

Charles

Kimiko

John

Laura

Rowena

Scott

Wanda

Comments

[thetruefocus]

Hopefully, given the chance.

I reached out to Wade and Laura to get more information from them about Cassandra, but John knew her best. It sounds as if he has been controlled by her for many years.

[heavymetals]

I'll be speaking to John. Hopefully he's willing to share with me everything he knows.

[ They could try other methods if truly necessary, but Erik is confident it won't come to that. ]

I'll let you know what he tells me, of course.

[thetruefocus]

Of course. This is why I am so strict with myself about my powers. It would be too easy to be a megalomaniac with them.

[ Charles may be arrogant, but there is a level. ]

[heavymetals]

Evidently not something that Cassandra has qualms with. So it's a good idea not to cling to those stipulations yourself, should you have to deal with her.

[thetruefocus]

I'll make an exception in her case. I'm not going to simply let her hurt any of you.

[heavymetals]

Or you, I should hope. If it's not much of an imposition, I do rather prefer you in one piece.

[thetruefocus]

She likely got the jump on the other mes. I'll be ready.

[heavymetals]

Good. We will stay alert.

[thetruefocus]

I love you. There is nothing we can't accomplish together.

[heavymetals]

There was a time when I wouldn't believe that. I'm glad it's not so anymore.

[thetruefocus]

I'm glad too, darling. It's you and me from now on.

[heavymetals]

And for always, love of mine.

[thetruefocus]

Stop being cute, I have to work.

[heavymetals]

You are welcome to end this connection whenever you wish.

[ No, you hang up first. ]

[thetruefocus]

Fine, I'll be the strong one.

[ Charles gives him the telepathic equivalant of a kiss on the cheek, a wave of love, and then he's gone, otherwise they'll do this all day.]