Quote Prompt [for mindseye]

[prefers_magneto]

“Now, in their love, which was stronger, there were the seeds of hatred and fear and confusion growing at the same time: for love can exist with hatred, each preying on the other, and this is what gives it its greatest fury.”
― T.H. White, The Once and Future King

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[protectsthosewithout]

“Now, in their love, which was stronger, there were the seeds of hatred and fear and confusion growing at the same time: for love can exist with hatred, each preying on the other, and this is what gives it its greatest fury.” Charles read out loud, reclining on the couch.

He could feel Erik's presence niggling at the back of his mind, but he didn't press it. He knew in the past Erik called him out for using his gift on me, so he resisted.

"Do you think this was written about us?"

[prefers_magneto]

The newspaper rustled as Erik, distracted, looked up. "What?" He glanced at the book with a faint frown. "What are you talking about? That book came out a few years ago."

As a man who'd largely educated himself, he knew books.

He returned his attention to the newspaper, scanning articles for anything that might give away Shaw's movements. He was a single minded creature when he set himself a task.