[ a mutiny? charles looks aghast. there is something galling about one of the worst moments of his life being reduced to stakes. victories and defeats. as if that has ever been on charles' mind.
it takes him a long moment to get his emotions under control, even as his voice shakes. ]
It is not a system of checks and minuses. It is not a battlefield. If you need to walk away, Erik, then you're welcome to do so.
But you cannot expect me to chase after you when you know I can't. I've made myself clear. On all counts. My home is your home. Hurting me won't change that.
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it takes him a long moment to get his emotions under control, even as his voice shakes. ]
It is not a system of checks and minuses. It is not a battlefield. If you need to walk away, Erik, then you're welcome to do so.
But you cannot expect me to chase after you when you know I can't. I've made myself clear. On all counts. My home is your home. Hurting me won't change that.