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[metalkinetic]

Charles wants to discuss things, the three of us.

Yes or no. I don't need any more than that.

[behavioural]

what does he want to discuss?

[metalkinetic]

[ YOU LITERALLY HAD ONE JOB ]

You know what.

[behavioural]

( lol joke's on you for assuming he'd ever make things easy for you, lehnsherr )

no, i actually don't

telepathic threadjack?

[telepath]

[Because yes, he's keeping track of this through Erik's thoughts. Don't judge.]

Your shared animosity, and the hold you have over his body. I'd appreciate it if the two of you worked together to find some form of compromise. At least until you have a permanent solution in mind that doesn't involve violence or death.

[behavioural]

( he refuses to do the involuntary telepathic bullshit, so this has now turned into a group text. )

i'll pass ( violence and death sounds great, actually. )

[metalkinetic]

I told you, Charles.

[telepath]

Talk to him.

[metalkinetic]

And say what?

[telepath]

I don't speak for you, Erik. Find a way to talk to him like an adult.

[metalkinetic]

And how is that working out for you?

[telepath]

Avoiding the task, I see.

[...yes, he sounds annoyed. And no, it's not all due to Erik this time.]

[metalkinetic]

Can you blame me? It's talking to a brick wall.

[telepath]

As is speaking to you, at times. But I have patience in dealing with it. Where is yours in dealing with him?

[metalkinetic]

When have I ever been known for my patience?

[telepath]

Everybody has to start somewhere.

[telepath]

[Just going to casually ignore his own phone for now. Because if Pierce isn't going to play ball, why should he?]

Any particular reason?

[behavioural]

( if he's going to continue using telepathy, then it's just radio silence on his end 'cause nah mate. )

[telepath]

[Can't stop, won't stop.]

Worried I'll hear something you don't want me to?

[Okay, so maybe there's a reason he's trying to talk to Pierce directly rather than in a shared conversation. But what can you do?]

[behavioural]

( nope. still nothing. 💁‍♂️ )

[telepath]

[Deep breaths. He refuses to admit that Erik was right about how much of a waste of time this is.]

You've maintained your bond with him, despite having no reason to. That, I'll never stop being grateful to you for. But I know it's something neither of you enjoy. So rather than having us continue to pester you with questions, perhaps now is the time for you to find a compromise you both agree to.

[Or perhaps, it'd just be simpler to ask-]

In return for your cooperation, what is it that you want, Pierce? From either of us.

[behavioural]

( he will be happy to respond if he deigns to text him. but since he isn't, good talk. 👉 )

[telepath]

[There's nothing wrong with a little telepathy, tyvm. Much easier than carrying a phone around that he doesn't need. Which is why it's not until a few hours later, when he's reunited with his phone again, that he finally sends a single word text to Pierce.]

Well?

[behavioural]

( there is, when the recepient has made it clear that he has no interest in it as a method of communication. )

what is your idea of a compromise?

[telepath]

Give him back full use of his body. Let me see if there's another way to keep his feelings from being shared with you.

Beyond him keeping his distance from you, what would you want in return?