[Open] Change for better or worse?

[exquisitelyblue]

She hadn't brought attention to the fact that she was back again, having a strong feeling that someone likely would be disappointed. It seemed inevitable that she was going to sadden someone and the thought frustrated her. It wasn't as if she wanted her younger self to feel alienated, but the changes she had went through over the past forty years

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[prefers_magneto]

Erik walked into the kitchen looking for coffee himself. Noticing Raven, he gave her a brief nod.

"Morning."

He passed her to get to the coffee, not paying her much more attention than that. It wasn't that he didn't like Raven when she was younger, but he didn't feel a real connection to her either. She was Charles' sister.

He poured his coffee and took a sip, then went to the bread box.

"Do you want some toast?" he asked as he took out a loaf.

[exquisitelyblue]

The moment Erik entered the kitchen she glanced over to him and nodded back. "Morning." She said simply, inwardly grimacing at the lukewarm reception. Though honestly she had been expecting it. It had taken her years to really get to know him the first time around.

It almost made her wish she could have left a message for her younger self; so she could have an idea how to handle situations with Erik. Or so she could at least know that he didn't hate her. It wasn't as if her younger self knew his moods yet.

"No, but I wouldn't mind a proper welcome back." Raven told him, lifting an eyebrow at him.

[prefers_magneto]

Erik stopped. It was a long, almost disbelieving, moment before he turned to look at her.

If he was absolutely sure it was true, he'd have crossed the room in two strides, but there was a tiny spark of doubt. Raven - younger Raven - had a mischievious streak and maybe she was playing a joke on him.

He glanced at the door. Nobody was around. It would only take a second.

"Show me."

[exquisitelyblue]

She couldn't help but be amused by his reaction. His older self had had a similar reaction when he saw her. Even the hesitation was almost the same. Lightly she shook head, though her expression was clearly amused.

"What? You don't believe me?" She asked, with a small chuckle even as her appearance shifted into her blue form. "Believe me now?"