[He chuckles at first, half surprised, and wraps his arms around Charles' shoulders, patting his back. The laugh fades, and then he's just smiling over the other mutant's shoulder, tired and - grateful. Very grateful, to feel that pride, to know someone he cares about, someone whose opinion he values, approves of his actions.
It's not the first time, but it's always a pleasant reminder, especially next to the pride he dealt with in the camp, when earning another's pride meant hating himself. He doesn't hate himself, and he's glad of Charles' approval.]
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It's not the first time, but it's always a pleasant reminder, especially next to the pride he dealt with in the camp, when earning another's pride meant hating himself. He doesn't hate himself, and he's glad of Charles' approval.]
Thank you.