[ He's tired, spent. His healing isn't slow, but it's not as quick as it used to be, either. She could obliterate him entirely this time.
A long time ago he accomplished the unthinkable at Alcatraz, because he was the only one who could. Now, he can't. Those claws slide away, and he opens his arms, reaching for something else in quiet desperation. If she's still fighting it, then maybe... ]
If that's what it takes to bring Jean back. If it'll sate your anger. Do it.
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A long time ago he accomplished the unthinkable at Alcatraz, because he was the only one who could. Now, he can't. Those claws slide away, and he opens his arms, reaching for something else in quiet desperation. If she's still fighting it, then maybe... ]
If that's what it takes to bring Jean back. If it'll sate your anger. Do it.