[Charles knows that Erik is right, in many ways. They need to step up their strategy if they are to survive this. He has said so himself, even, at times. But the prospect of this turning into what it very nearly already was, without a negotiation in sight, dampens his spirits.
They had just averted a war back home, and he was certain that they could do so again, if they could only speak to the people within the domes. Show them that they meant no harm, that they could even, perhaps, work together to help restore this planet to something safe for both sides. Something collaborative in which they could cohabit peacefully.]
I can, Erik. What is troubling you, my friend?
[Besides the obvious, but Charles had a mind that Erik was aware of that.]
no subject
They had just averted a war back home, and he was certain that they could do so again, if they could only speak to the people within the domes. Show them that they meant no harm, that they could even, perhaps, work together to help restore this planet to something safe for both sides. Something collaborative in which they could cohabit peacefully.]
I can, Erik. What is troubling you, my friend?
[Besides the obvious, but Charles had a mind that Erik was aware of that.]