[Klaus had heard a bit about Mevolent. He wasn't sure if it was from Erskine, Skul, or Anton, but he'd heard the name before and with a tone that left him mostly certain of what kind of man he'd been. From Klaus's perspective, the only one to blame was Mevolent. But he knew in Erskine's shoes he'd probably blame himself as well.
If only I'd been stronger. If only I'd fought harder.
...Yeah. He'd been there.
Klaus may have been the embodiment of professionalism, but there's a point where that just didn't apply. He and Erskine had reached that point when Erskine stumbled over a repressed sob.
Klaus knelt and very gently pulled him into a hug.]
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If only I'd been stronger. If only I'd fought harder.
...Yeah. He'd been there.
Klaus may have been the embodiment of professionalism, but there's a point where that just didn't apply. He and Erskine had reached that point when Erskine stumbled over a repressed sob.
Klaus knelt and very gently pulled him into a hug.]