Of Loss and Acceptance

by Starjargon

Charles's whole life changes in a matter of moments. He needs to deal with that. Or: How Charles Xavier: Professor, leader, foremost telepath, runner, learned to be Charles Xavier: Professor, leader, foremost telepath, wheelchair-user, with a little help. K plus for thematic elements.

8. Acceptance- Raven

"Come for a visit? As you see, I can't get up and greet you."

"I don't know what's gotten into you, lately. You're awfully concerned with your looks."

"Ha! I deserve that, don't I?"

"Does anyone?"

"I'm so sorry, Raven. I should have seen- you."

"You did see me, Charles. You just didn't like it."

"No. I saw different. I saw what you looked like, what you weren't- not you. Until I was truly able to see me."

"And now? What do you see?"

"My friend- will you bring me my wheelchair? It's time for us both to embrace ourselves."