If you had a problem with Andy's personal problems and anxieties just swept under thr rug or ignored read this chapter of FrostStruck. Consider this my canon complaint of everyone just forgetting how he really felt.

It was obvious Andy was having trouble sleeping and it was affecting his potential and capabilities while serving the Hellfire Club. He was tired anr he wasn't putting as much effort as he should be. More timid and withdrawn especially around her.  Esme knew she needed to deal with this  the illustrating Von Strucker's problem immediately without his knowledge.  If everything went well he would sleep great and act confidently at the Hellfire Club.

It was pretty easy to get near Andy's room and open the door slightly.  She did get receive odd looks from two other former members of the mutant underground when she walmed specifically toward Andy's room.

It starts with Andy feeling left out sitting at a large table at it's edge feeling alone. Enviously he was looking at various couples and friends having incredible amazing experiences. People in love and caring so deeply about each other they'd be willing to do anything.

Lorna was holding on to Marcos while nearby John and Clarice embraced.  Nobody looked out of place or grim except for the youngest Strucker.

His family at the other end of it giving him sympathetic smiles but they weren't coming closer to him. In fact they started to look at each other before ignoring Andy and changing the subject. Too soon they moved on leaving the table to have fun. Lauren left as well somehow finding Wes. Then it got worse scalding and freezing water just pouring from nowhere drenching Andy. His teeth were chattering and his skin turned bright pink.

He was asking them for help at first as loud as he could. They didn't notice him and his voice became quieter and quieter till he couldn't even speak.

Esme was sure the water came from pure memory.  Probably from when his powers first emerged when those human juvenile antagonistic small minded bullies at that school dance.

Eventually Andy turned his attention to someone else. Andy was clearly infatuated with her but he couldn't speak. When he tried to stand up he felt an electrical shock that sent him to the ground.  He was powerless and in agony. 

That girl in the dream looked down on him sensing weakness.  She seemed overly critical but Esme couldn't focus on her features.  She couldn't figure out what she looked like. 

Esme had to make serious changes to this dream. It was obliviously made up of the actual events in his life since he knew he was a mutant.  His loneliness and the problems nobody comforted him about.  How he wanted to interact with others to really forge friendships and wanted to do more. To actually be heard and to work up the courage and to talk with someone.

She made everyone acknowledge the pain he was feeling and help him. She gave Andy the push he needed to talk to her. To move on from what was holding him back.

When she was done Andy was sleeping peacefully and none the wiser about her interference and encouragement.But she the next couple of days were eventful to say the least.  He flourished and shined on assignments and was more outspoken.  He was focused and confident showing the potential of his ability.  Things he used to be embarrassed about he talked about openly.

Then came the day he confessed to Esme unaware her engorgement allowed him to do this. To speak honestly about his feelings toward her not holding a single thing back. 

All because of what Esme gave him what he needed. A little encouragement and a push.