[Charles is beaming, clapping his shoulder with the pride of a teacher watching his prized student rise up to his potential in every beautiful capacity, but underneath it shines the confirmation of Charles' convictions. Not just that the raw power of rage and pain wasn't enough to sustain Erik's ability, that it burnt itself out without the counterbalance of the peace Charles could pull from within him, but that his belief in Erik was a large part of what he needed. His true power is unlocked with faith; it isn't metal at all that is his conduit, though it runs through his veins like Erik were made from it. It's Charles.
It hasn't gone unnoticed by Charles that he's become more curious about pushing himself, seeing where his powers extend, due in large part to his dearest friend, how he thinks Charles shouldn't hide his telepathy. As a result, he's become Charles' rock; the satellite was Charles finally being able to give back to him, offer the strength Erik needed to overcome his doubts. Erik is as reliant on Charles as he is on Erik, both of them feeding each other's abilities in a feedback loop.
Turning to Erik, still grinning with pride.] Confident? Better than trying to shoot yourself, I wager.
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It hasn't gone unnoticed by Charles that he's become more curious about pushing himself, seeing where his powers extend, due in large part to his dearest friend, how he thinks Charles shouldn't hide his telepathy. As a result, he's become Charles' rock; the satellite was Charles finally being able to give back to him, offer the strength Erik needed to overcome his doubts. Erik is as reliant on Charles as he is on Erik, both of them feeding each other's abilities in a feedback loop.
Turning to Erik, still grinning with pride.] Confident? Better than trying to shoot yourself, I wager.