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[manlytear]

[The screen flicks on to reveal Erik seated in his apartment. If one were to look closely enough, they may notice a pile of books in the background. The titles primarily relate to the history of the past 50 years, though there are also several related to technology.I have several matters to address, so I'll try to keep this brief

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[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles looks nervous about this at first and his brow is furrowed pretty deep. He's hoping Erik doesn't have any revenge-filled plans cooking up in his mind that he hasn't caught himself just yet and his worry is effervescent. ]

Erik...

I hope you are not doing what I think you are doing.

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[manlytear]

And what is it that you think I am doing, Charles?

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[grooviestmutant]

[ Erik frowns then and hopes he does not offend. Though Erik is his friend, and surely will not take it too terribly. ]

I think you are allowing yourself to harvest your hatred once again, Erik.

[manlytear]

[He remains perfectly calm as he speaks to his friend. He expected this conversation, after all.]

I am simply trying to be practical, Charles. I like to keep track of my enemies. It would be wise for you to do the same, though it seems that you do not have as many as I do in this world.

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles frowns a bit at that and seems to really consider those words. He feels guilty for it; but it is true, he has very few enemies that he's come across at this point and that makes him unsure of how to proceed. ]

I am sorry, my friend. I do not mean to imply--I. [ He sighs. ]

If you feel it is necessary, I cannot stop you.

[manlytear]

I assure you, Charles, my inquiries are only in the best interest of both of us-- and everyone else in this world.

[grooviestmutant]

[ Smiling very softly at that, Charles seemed to be considering his words and tolerating them with the patience of a parent. ]

I suppose you are right. But I--

[ He frowned. Oh, did he frown. ] I worry about you, my friend.

[manlytear]

[Erik can not help but frown a bit in return. He looks almost as though he is preparing himself for a lecture.]

And what is it that concerns you?

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[grooviestmutant]

I do not want you to become too... enraged. [ He frowned still, and tried not to say anything too assumptive. ]

I do not want to hear that you have harmed these strangers here. That you have made enemies--here. Like this Major...

I feel it is best left alone, Erik.

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[manlytear]

We were brought here to be heroes, weren't we Charles? I am simply trying to fulfill that duty by doing what I do best.

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[grooviestmutant]

By harming people?

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[manlytear]

By bringing them to justice, Charles.

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[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles took a deep breath then and didn't say anything yet. Instead, he found himself attempting to make his way into Erik's mind -- an attempt to verify his words. ]

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[manlytear]

[Erik sighed. It was not difficult for him to guess what Charles was doing, both from the sight of him on the screen and from being familiar with the sensation of the telepath making his way into his head. He is a bit annoyed by it, but does not try to fight.]

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[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles seems satisfied as he crosses his arms, removing himself from his friend's mind. ]

I--I believe you.

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[manlytear]

[Erik cannot help but look faintly relieved at that.]

I am glad.