xp_logs | Warren's first official log, with Piotr. (Reply)

Warren was sitting at his desk, typing, when he heard the door open. He looked up to see Piotr. "What's up?" he asked, smiling.

"Nothing." Piotr avoided eyes.

Warren's smile fell. He recognized the expression on Piotr's face. "What's wrong?"

"It's just..." Piotr sighed, "I was really getting along with both Paige and Em finally and now...now they're gone. I didn't even get to say goodbye..."

Warren crossed to the bed and sat down next to Piotr. "It's alright, baby... they'll be back soon," he said comfortingly, squeezing Piotr's shoulder. "I'm not very close to Em, but I miss Paige too. At least you have your sister and me still here."

Piotr looked up at Warren and felt the comfort he was looking for. "Yeah, you're right. They'll return soon."

Warren kissed Piotr on the cheek. When he pulled away, he was grinning again. "So, are you excited about Manhattan?"

Piotr threw on a quick smile, "Y-yes, of course I am, Warren."

Warren frowned. "Aw... You're not still worried about Paige and Em, are you? Don't think about it too much, I love them just as much as you do and I'm sure they'll be fine."

Piotr struggled with his words, "It's not....I.....errr...well you see..........I am very excited to go to Manhattan."

Warren studied Piotr's face for a bit. "Are you sure? You seem... well, not excited. What's worrying you?" He attempted a smile. "It'll be fun. Ice skating in Rockefeller Center, presents, clubbing, bad holiday food, friends, family... Well, my family and your Illyana, anyway." Ruffling Piotr's hair, he added, "My parents are really looking forward to meeting the two of you."

"Yeah...about your parents, arn't you worried they'll look down on me. I mean, I am very nervous that I will look too poor or, or I don't know..." Piotr shifted away.

"What?" Warren asked, surprised. "You know we don't look down on you because you were poor." He leaned in. "I mean, I know we've talked about this before, about how you're uncomfortable about my... my wealth... but there's no reason for you to feel uncomfortable, there really isn't. My parents will love you and Illyana."

Piotr managed a smile, "Well, I hope you're right about that."