Because you are, you're better than this. [ Anger sparks at the gesture, like Erik has learned nothing of Charles' faith. ] I've known for a long time what you intend for him, but don't pretend that you're not giving yourself free reign to defend yourself from people who have no way of hurting you. They have guns, Erik, you can do the math.

This is a battle ground, but you don't have to kill them Erik, is that so hard to understand? You have so much power, but what good is it if you prove you can't use it for anything but violence? What future can you build?