I'll describe the way I feel, you're my new Achilles heel.

[bringyoupeace]

[ Locked to atthemercyof. Terrible Things!Verse. ]

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[atthemercyof]

Not particularly. [ Erik's shoulders are slumped with exhaustion, but he's not unhappy seeming, not really. He flashes Charles a glance, let's go of the engine he's been pulling apart for hours. It falls to the floor with a thump and Erik takes a step back. ]

It's taking so long, I need to be faster, how am I ever going to be of any use if I can't grasp this?

[bringyoupeace]

[ Charles offers up a sympathetic look, reaching over to pat a consoling hand at his shoulder. ] You always knew that this was going to take time, but I'm proud of you, Erik. You've excelled much further than I had first hoped in such a short time already, and the more practise that you are able to fit in each day will help. But it will come to you naturally eventually, you must continue to remind yourself of that.

[atthemercyof]

[ He imagines he can feel his palm through both the jacket and his jumper, even though it's an impossibility, Erik likes to think it. ]

Will it? [ He doesn't mean it to come out like a sigh. Turning towards Charles slightly. ] I'm sorry, thank you for your help, I do appreciate it.

[bringyoupeace]

[ The hand lingers there longer than perhaps is necessary before it finally drops back down to his side, and he walks a little closer to Erik, the space between them just enough to prevent incident whilst continue on in their brisk pace. ]

You needn't thank me, love, but you are more than welcome. I am more than happy to help where and when I am able to, with both your powers and the powers of the children. But if you expect too much of yourself too quickly then you are bound to grow frustrated and lose focus. Remember, in order to do this properly you need to calm your mind not enrage it.