#yet another reason to hate shaw
[07]
The philosophical musings about war were really interesting to write. Especially since both Stryker and Shaw are unreliable narrators, and both use harsh truths as weapons.
[32]
The entire chase scene was so fun to write. Some highlights:
- Wade flinging himself off the fountain, only to face-plant
- Logan realising he’s also acquired the need to PROTECT ERIK LEHNSHERR AT ALL COSTS and still trying to deny it
- Raven throwing pottery at the mummies
- Charles hiding Betsy’s presence (until she unfortunately draws attention to herself)
- Erik: assassin dancer
- “Hwatcha!”
- Irene, blindly trusting Logan to yeet her up the wall
- Charles and Erik resting their foreheads together during a quiet moment between all the chaos. They are so SOFT for each other
But sort-of-good times are ruined, by Shaw (OF COURSE), who then blows up the souk building. Another one for the count.
[29]
“Sekhmet!”
Erik’s not the only one who yells her name, but he’s the one Shaw looks at. “You love her,” he marvels quietly.
Fear crystalises down Erik’s spine, freezing him in place. “Don’t,” he begs. “Please.”
Shaw smiles. The hand holding Sekhmet begins to glow. A moment later, so does she. Sekhmet yowls in agony as her molecules begin to come apart.
OH LOOK - YET ANOTHER REASON TO HATE SHAW
“Holy Hu, he killed her,” Wade breathes, horrified.
Shaw flexes his fingers, still smiling. “You should keep better hold of such fragile creatures, son. Especially if you love them.”
HOW DARE HE DO THIS TO OUR BELOVED KITTY CAT
HOW DARE HE BREAK ERIK’S HEART LIKE THIS
FUCK OFF AND DIE, SHAW
(But at least we know Sekhmet’s not gone forever, because she’s an astral projection of Charles’s. So, small comforts and all that.)
[28]
BRACE YOURSELF, FOLKS
YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
[27]
And so, Shaw blows up the museum courtyard, right out from under everyone’s feet. For those keeping tally, this counts as exploding another building.
