Phoenix catch-all post

[mind_over_metal]

[what it says on the tin]

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[extremities]

Sir?

[mind_over_metal]

*it's the next day, and Charles is on his way to the hospital*

--Scott. How are you doing?

[extremities]

I'm fine, sir. How are you?

[mind_over_metal]

Tired, but well, I've been worse. How are you really, Scott?

[extremities]

[his shoulders tense up]

I'm gearing up to the fact that I might see my wife die twice in a year, sir.

[mind_over_metal]

*reaches up to lay a hand on Scott's arm*

It's a possibility. It won't do either of us any good to pretend that it's not. But we also need to "gear up" for her to finally gain control over what killed her the first time and what's causing her pain now. Because that's what has to happen, and if there's anything that we can trust Jean to do...

[extremities]

Sir. I killed her. How do you think the dam broke?