An update! I can't believe it either. I had written a bit more on this almost 2 years ago, incredibly, and just found it. Figure, why not upload it? I may actually write more, who knows...

The others had returned a few hours later, and while they were clamoring to meet their teammates new daughter, Kurt kept them at bay. He knew Wanda was busy unpacking, and likely in no mood for company, and Talia was sleeping. Plus, he was so hurt by her earlier reaction to him, and he didn't want that to happen in front of them. Whether it was sincere, or she was simply tired and comfortable in her mother's arms, he'd rather the next time he saw her she be well rested and in better spirits.

It'd been tough to convince the others not to go see Talia themselves, especially Rogue and Kitty. But he managed to instead convince them to sit with him now, and listen to him talk about his child.

"She sounds so cute!" Kitty smiled at Kurt.

"Cute is not the word," Kurt smirked back. "Though earlier I got to see a whole different side of her. Cranky and tired." He took a breath. "I'm afraid she may become a handful as she gets older."

Rogue studied her foster brother, something feeling off about him as he spoke. "I bet she will. If she's anything like her Daddy." She gave him a good natured punch in the arm, to which he just smiled.

Logan walked in carrying a six pack, offering them around. Kitty declined, standing up. "I think I'm gonna head to bed, actually. Kurt, I'm giving you tonight, but tomorrow I want to meet her!"

Kurt waved her off as she left, taking a bottle and twisting off the cap. "You'll all meet her tomorrow, I promise. She's just overwhelmed by the move, and Wanda's just getting settled, so…tomorrow. I promise, tomorrow."

Logan slid a look to Rogue, who met his eye. "Alright, Kurt, what's up?"

Kurt looked to her, raising a brow. "Nothing. I guess I'm tired too, ja? Long day."

She met his raised brow. Logan put his beer down on the table beside him, meeting his gaze. "You ain't nearly as good a liar as you think, Elf. Spill."

He took a deep breath and looked down into his drink. "Today I tried to hold her, and she was scared of me. She cried and wouldn't let go of Wanda." He threw up his arms. "As if I haven't lived through this enough. People fearing me, I'd gotten used to it, I can get over it. But seeing it in…in my child?" He shook his head, looking down. "I can't get that look out of my head."

Rogue reached out and stroked his arm. "You don't know why she did that. Like you said, she was overwhelmed and tired and cranky. Maybe she just wanted to be with her Mama."

Logan nodded. "She's just a kid, and she just met you. Don't take it to heart."

"I know, I know all this," he ran both his hands through his hair. "But it doesn't make this easier. It's all such an adjustment. A weeks time and suddenly I have a daughter, and a thousand new things to worry about. It's a lot to get used to…"

"Same for her," Logan leaned in a bit. "It's new for the both of ya, so you're in it together."

Rogue smiled a bit. "Yeah, and think of all the things you can teach her! From what you say, it sounds like she inherited so much from you. You get to teach her things no one else can!"

His face darkened as he finished his drink. Rogue glanced to Logan as they sat in uncomfortable silence, worried she'd said something to upset Kurt. He took a deep breath, avoiding their eyes. "Teach her? To hide? To be hated? Lieber Gott, if there was ever one thing I prayed for, it was if I ever had children please don't let them look like me."

His two friends sat in stunned silence as he took a breath and continued. "It hasn't been easy, my life, being this way. But knowing now that my daughter will face the hatred I faced, and that all she is guilty of is being born. How can I not feel responsible?"

"Kurt," Rogue began. "You don't know what's gonna happen. And things have been lookin' up for mutants in the past coupla years…" She trailed off, unsure of where to go with her thought.

Kurt simply stood, looking away from the two. "I think I should go to bed. According to Wanda, Talia is an early riser and I want to be up with her," he headed toward the door.

Rogue started to say something after him, but Logan stopped her. "Let him sleep on it."

I may have a bit more to post soon. After that...we'll see where this goes.