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[wecanavenge]

[The video clicks on, and Erik is sitting at his desk, looking calm, but angry. He might start shouting, he might have a reasonable debate. It's hard to tell. He folds his hands on the desk top, and leans toward the camera.]

My name is Erik Lensherr. [Reasonable debate it seems, but there's a challenge in his face, his eyes, his voice as he goes on:] I am a mutant. I am a Jew. [He pauses for a fraction of an instant, like he's daring anyone to say anything. The instant passes, and his jaw tightens.]

I will not be remaining in your prison. You will release me, or we'll have a problem, you and I. Is that clear?

[He reaches off to the side, out of frame, and when his hands come back into view, he's lowering his helmet onto his head. (Still silver, he didn't have time to make it fabulous.)] And Charles? I hope you don't plan to spend your time here blending in. [Guilty spite. Sorry bro. :c]

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[Private] why do you hate me when I show you nothing but love

[wedonot]

[DAMN IT ERIK. :\

Alright, he's just kind of doing a mental sigh and trying not to roll his eyes.] Yes, it is. And I'd prefer it if we didn't have to resort to pretending the other doesn't exist.

[We can still be on the same side here. :\]

[Private] BecauseI have deep rooted issues

[wecanavenge]

That would be hard to do, with you living next door.

[Private] I know :c

[wedonot]

Exactly my point.

[Private] :c

[wecanavenge]

Then I don't think you have to be afraid of my suddenly ignoring your existence.

[Private] /single tear

[wedonot]

Good. [He considers reemphasizing that he does really want to help him, but. If he doesn't realize that, telling him again isn't going to help anything, so. :\]

[Private] hey that's my line :c

[wecanavenge]

[Probably a good idea to avoid that. :c] I suppose this is where I say I'll see you around. [All the irony in his voice. All of it. :c]

[Private] hey I single tear too

[wedonot]

If you ever need anything... [Right next door. :c]

[Private] I did it first okay

[wecanavenge]

I'll keep you in mind. [WAS THAT A JOKE maybe a small one. He's letting his lips quirk wryly before reaching out to shut his feed. So much to think about. :c]