[ Charles had been in shocking condition the last time they saw each other. It had never occurred to Erik that his behavior, among other things, could affect him so deeply. But he always did wear his heart on his sleeve in a way that Erik never could. In some ways he envied him, the way he could express his emotions like that.

Well. Emotions other than anger. Erik was pretty good at expressing that. He nods at the answer. ]

You should probably include secret emergency exits. Remember what happened at the CIA headquarters.

[ And then, he stops and glances at his hands for a moment before looking at him again. ]

Or whatever you think is best.

[ He's not part of it anymore. ]