Sunset

[dolemeck]

Dolemeck had become more active at the mansion since he got there. He had begun swimming with the help of his powers and trusted friends, and had worked on his sewing when he had time to himself. There were so many possibilities at this mansion, many he never thought possible. It was like the world was now his oyster.

That said, Dolemeck decided to take the time to watch the sun set over the lake on the mansion grounds. His leg braces were off to the side, resting up against the boat house, while his feet dangled off the dock. He took in the sight of the sky starting to change from light blue, to a darker blue, and then a fiery mix of orange and pink.

Out of the corner of his eye, he could see someone walking up to the dock he sat on. He turned his head and just smiled to the person, giving a small wave, before going back to looking up at the sky.

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Re: Medical Lab

[talk_to_you]

"I get that," Doug said. "I do. I used to live that feeling. I remember feeling so absolutely useless. The "baby" everyone else had to protect.

"But it gets better."

Re: Medical Lab

[dolemeck]

"How does it get better, Professor Ramsey? My body will never get better, but worse." He asked, his voice now quivering.

Re: Medical Lab

[talk_to_you]

"For one thing, your powers are going to get stronger, especially as you get more training," Doug said. "My own abilities expanded significantly to the point where I can do a pretty damn good job in a fight if i want to. ...While still being remarkably vulnerable to bullets."

He continued, "And for another, the fact of the matter is... sometimes, you find other paths in life. Except for rare circumstances, I'm happy not being part of the field team. I'm a teacher, a translator, a code-breaker, a programmer... I developed the skills I do have. I've no problem with you trying to do better and be better. But it's one step at a time... and you need to understand that where you think you're going now might not be where you end up."

Re: Medical Lab

[dolemeck]

"I suppose." He still was not sure about what Doug was telling him. Part of it felt like it applied to him and his situation. And the other? It made him feel like he did not understand fully. "But what do I do in the meantime, while everyone is going for a jog or a swim? When the others play basketball, football, softball... what do I do?"

Re: Medical Lab

[talk_to_you]

Doug fought the urge to pinch the bridge of his nose.

"Two things. First, you do the things you can, and you keep teaching yourself to use your abilities to compensate, and sometimes, when you need to, you remind the others that you want to be included in what's going on too, be your own advocate.

And the second, frankly, Dolemeck, is something that's going to be unpleasant to hear, but you need to hear it. You need to understand that you're not always going to be able to do the same things as everyone else or in the same way. It doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying, and I'm not telling you to give up. But there's limits. Everybody's got them. Me, you, Rose, everybody. ...except maybe Professor Logan and my wife. You're probably not going to be running the hundred yard dash anytime soon. But you might get flying it some day."

He continued. "I also did some digging for you. There's a local support group for teenagers with disabilities in town. I think you might benefit from going."

Re: Medical Lab

[dolemeck]

"Great... another support group. As if I do not attended enough already." he spoke dryly. Dolemeck was already in two. One with teenagers whose parents were drug addicts, another for his depression. What was one more to the bunch. "Thank you, Professor Ramsey, I will attend this support group once the doctors release me from the infirmary."

Re: Medical Lab

[talk_to_you]

Doug fought the urge to frown. "Well, give it some thought at any rate," he said, standing. "I'm sure Doctor Reyes will be around to tell you off some more anyway. We just want what's best for you, Dolemeck. So rest up."

Re: Medical Lab

[dolemeck]

"Aye." his voice quivered a little. Even his older brother did not tell him off when needed. Rose was right in that the X-Men were a family.They told him the straight up truth, even if he did not wish to hear it. "Thank you, Professor Ramsey."

Re: Medical Lab

[talk_to_you]

Doug allowed himself a bit of a smile. "You're welcome, Dolemeck," he said, as he left.