That isn't what I imagined you'd be embarrassed by, no. [ Erik had rather imagined that his friend might be more put out by the assertion of their relationship with one another, with why they would be entirely comfortable with one room together -- he knew he was pushing the limits of Charles' rather lovely amount of patience. He hesitates, unsure, before he simply allows himself to glance up at the operator.
Then, Charles has all his attention. ] I'm sure a semi-decent shower will wash that away, my friend. No need to be so petulant. [ When they reach their floor Erik is about to reach for Charles' arm - but his friend is out and walking down to their room before Erik can do anything and he simply sighs, shaking his head and getting their things, stepping out without a word to the human. Instead, he follows.
The door has just opened when he gets there and Erik steps through, shutting it behind them and moving to drop the suitcase on the bed before he goes and puts his own briefcase down to one side, unsure. When he approaches Charles it's with a careful air, reaching out to touch his shoulder. Erik has never been particularly adept at comfort and he doubts this time is going to be any better than any other attempts he has ever made in his lifetime. ]
They are idiots. They are uneducated and know very little of what the world outside their little town means, Charles. Did you expect them to think differently about us? [ He steps around so he can look at Charles properly, careful and unsure. ] You should shower. Relax.
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Then, Charles has all his attention. ] I'm sure a semi-decent shower will wash that away, my friend. No need to be so petulant. [ When they reach their floor Erik is about to reach for Charles' arm - but his friend is out and walking down to their room before Erik can do anything and he simply sighs, shaking his head and getting their things, stepping out without a word to the human. Instead, he follows.
The door has just opened when he gets there and Erik steps through, shutting it behind them and moving to drop the suitcase on the bed before he goes and puts his own briefcase down to one side, unsure. When he approaches Charles it's with a careful air, reaching out to touch his shoulder. Erik has never been particularly adept at comfort and he doubts this time is going to be any better than any other attempts he has ever made in his lifetime. ]
They are idiots. They are uneducated and know very little of what the world outside their little town means, Charles. Did you expect them to think differently about us? [ He steps around so he can look at Charles properly, careful and unsure. ] You should shower. Relax.