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[markedformore]

It's been a disturbingly long time since he's seen her and Erik has grown to greatly appreciate the influence Rogue has on his life. He takes it very seriously when she's not in her usual places, leaving Erik to go straight to her home. He debates whether he's welcome here. Of all the people he's met, she may be skittish around him and yet also seems to genuinely care about him. That's enough for him.

He lifts his hand to the door, knocking firmly. "Rogue," he calls out sharply. "I've brought you something to eat." Never mind that he wouldn't eat if their roles were reversed. "Are you going to open the door or should I get the battering ram from the people?"

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[markedformore]

Erik laughs quietly, a private smile on his face. "We were all in a government agency. They welcomed us in with open arms," he admits. "I'm afraid that we are from different worlds, yes, but the CIA was in league with us, right up until Shaw made such an alliance less than savory."

[un_gloved]

"Huh," Rogue said.

"Interesting. Only government works with mutants where I'm from is Genosha, 'n that's a slave trade. Or was, til we broke it up."

[markedformore]

The reflection of pride on his face is hard to hide, especially when he presumes that she's referring to herself. "It sounds as if you did quite a hearty share of worthy things with your time. That you didn't sit idly by in the face of mutant suffering." Or, maybe, that's just what he wants to think of her.

[un_gloved]

"It's all I did," she replied, not looking nearly as proud of it as even Erik's subtle expression did.

"First for Mystique, stealin' planes, blowin' up government facilities, pickin' fights with th'Avengers. 'n then for Xavier, fightin'... everyone else. Includin' momma."

[markedformore]

"Complicated," he replies, watching her carefully. After all, he didn't wish to make her day worse than it is and he fears that if they continue down this route of conversation, they'll arrive there quickly. "Rogue," he says, quietly. "What are you going to do, next?"