[ When she falls onto her knees, Charles abandons the wall and slips down onto the floor in front of her. He drags his sleeves over his hands and tugs his collar a little higher before he wraps his arms around her, pulling her head against his chest, careful hands brushing down her hair with covered fingers. ]
I know. I know.
[ It seems such unnecessary cruelty to put her through this just for his curiosity and he feels a stark sense of regret when he realises that this was exactly what she asked him not to do. To go fishing. ]
I feel so privileged to know you like this, Rogue, [ he starts gently. ] Still, I am sorry for going against your wishes.
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I know. I know.
[ It seems such unnecessary cruelty to put her through this just for his curiosity and he feels a stark sense of regret when he realises that this was exactly what she asked him not to do. To go fishing. ]
I feel so privileged to know you like this, Rogue, [ he starts gently. ] Still, I am sorry for going against your wishes.