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.

2. Disbelief- Moira

A/N- Hopefully this clears up chapter 1 a little. Moira was meant to be next to Hank, interjecting into his conversation with Raven. Sorry it was unclear. Pure dialogue is hard!

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2 Days ago.

"Charles, stop! You'll hurt yourself!

"I can't move, Moira. I still- I can't feel them."

"I know, Charles. Your spine was broken. You won't feel them."

"I can't feel- I can't feel my legs."

"I know, my friend. I know."

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"Hank, he needs more help than we can give him."

"She chose to leave, Moira. He wanted her to have that choice."

"Don't ask her to stay. Just ask her to come."

"… She'll say no."

"She loves him. Remind her of that. I'll call with you. But his mind still hasn't processed it. He needs her right now."