[It's true. It's been quite a ride for them the last month or so. Or walk, if you want to get technical. Carl listens, and it doesn't go unnoticed by him that this Charles is a teacher, someone usually in a position of trust. It was a small relief, not that it changed anything though. He still thought he ought to know more.]

So ... you trust him then? Even with the time difference.

[And what's the saying: curiosity killed the cat, or maybe poking your nose into something makes karma come your way? Whatever it is, it's when Kurt seems to notice the bandages around his face and start to ask the question he hates most.

He gets why anyone would, but it doesn't stop the normal expression he had from turning upside down. He takes a hesitant moment to try not taking too much offence on the inside of himself, then visibly shakes his head, moving his gaze down.]

No... It's- I don't know. I just don't want to talk about it.

[Though he can't help but remember parts of how it happened all because of someone he thought was a friend and unfortunate circumstances.]