After First Class, connecting with Jason-sort of AU

Charles rolled into the Bar feeling tired, everything took longer than he expected and he hated it. Sometimes he could feel the pity rolling off of people and he wanted to yell but he knew that wouldn't help. He would just keep doing what needed to be done and not think about what was missing until the night was dark and the house was quiet.

When he arrived, he moved his chair towards the fire and ordered a stiff drink of Scotch which he stared at along with the fire.