[ It's a lot to put on the younger Scott's shoulders and he feels a little guilty almost immediately after seeing the kid's reaction. Just because Gambit's having a hard time accepting what's happening back home doesn't mean he needs to be a jerk here.

He runs a hand through his hair and tries to put himself in a better state of mind for this conversation. ]

He's doin' the best he can given no one trust 'im. [ Including Gambit but that's more personal. ] Government weren't to happy when he took over the X-Men but he withstood the trial and convinced 'em to give 'im a chance.

Scott's got other problems right now. Not sure I should tell ya 'em. Not sure if you'd want to know or if it'll change somethin' for ya back home. Just... he's doin' the best he can.