An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Okay so I got married? And the rest of the world sort of melted away? And NOW I went back over my tumblr history to see if I shared this (because populuxe reminded me!) and I'm pretty sure I didn't. It's a crime, and I shall repent BUT, meanwhile, if you want some Cherik-feelings with a side of class analysis and emotional detective work, you should check out this fantastic remix by @jackyjango
When I wrote The Line Between I wanted to focus on Charles outsourcing his emotional regulation to Erik, and see where Erik would eventually draw the line. I think JackyJango showed this masterfully in Daiquiri. Charles has Erik as his touchstone for the things he's experienced, and trusts him to mirror his experiences, when he doesn't actually allow himself to feel anything about them.
Also, I am such a sucker for Erik *losing it* over Charles. Give me metal rattling and handles fusing and I am a happy clam.

















