something nightcrawler🌀 · Y/n story by @comiclover

The sun slants through the tall windows of Xavier's study, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. The mansion hums with the distant sounds of students milling through hallways, a door slamming somewhere on the second floor, the low murmur of conversation drifting up from the kitchen.

Professor Xavier

Kurt, I'd like you to show our newest student around.

Kurt Wagner

tilting his head, a flicker of amusement in his golden eyes Of course, Professor. I vould be happy to.

Professor Xavier

I believe they'd benefit from... a guide. a pause, weighted They have a tendency to wander.

Kurt Wagner

his tail swishes Vandering? Zat doesn't sound so bad, mein Freund. Zee mansion has many interesting corners.

Professor Xavier

a dry smile Yes. I've found them in the attic, the garage, and—most notably—on the roof. Twice.

Kurt Wagner

a soft laugh escapes him Ach. A curious one, zen.

The door creaks open. A head pokes in—messy hair, bright eyes, and a look of vague, unfocused interest, as if already calculating the fastest route to somewhere else.

Professor Xavier

Ah. Y/n. Just the person I wanted to see. This is Kurt Wagner. He'll be showing you around the mansion and grounds. Please try to— a measured pause —stay with him.

Kurt steps forward, extending a three-fingered hand, his grin warm and genuine despite the sharp fangs.

Kurt Wagner

Hallo. I am Kurt. And I promise, mein neuer Freund, zee tour vill be much more interesting zan staring at zee roof.