[ He isn't sure what to make of all of this, but at least her experiences with his counterpart haven't lead her to avoid or attack him. It could be much worse, all things considered. ]

I'm afraid not. There's only a handful of us, and most are dead anyway. And the rest are not interested in my company.

[ You're not alone, Erik.

What a joke.

How stupid he was to believe it.

His mouth settles in a thin, hard line as he stares at the moviescreen, not really seeing any of it. ]