[Billy sobers considerably at that, his anger fizzling out like it was never there. It's true... the last time they'd argued, it hadn't gone well. Billy had done exactly what Loki had told him not to do, and he'd paid the price for it.
Wasn't that just one more reason to stop using magic? A lack of respect, of self-control... he'd gotten an overblown sense of his own ability and it had blown up in his face. It wouldn't be so bad if it had just been him who was punished for it, but...]
...Why Rogue? Because she can't...
[He hesitates. It's not... really the same situation - only once had he lacked control the way she does - but she is someone who'd at least understand the issue. Unfortunately, he doubts there's a way to tactfully bring it up.]
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Wasn't that just one more reason to stop using magic? A lack of respect, of self-control... he'd gotten an overblown sense of his own ability and it had blown up in his face. It wouldn't be so bad if it had just been him who was punished for it, but...]
...Why Rogue? Because she can't...
[He hesitates. It's not... really the same situation - only once had he lacked control the way she does - but she is someone who'd at least understand the issue. Unfortunately, he doubts there's a way to tactfully bring it up.]