No matter his age, Charles is not someone who can abide being helpless. He's always had his way, has always managed to wheedle out a solution where others might simply give up, all the while maintaining some sense of good morals. But they've found themselves in an impossible situation. Act, and they will simply start the loop anew. Fail to act, and they will have to witness not only another death, but the creation of the man Erik has become, one bitter and fueled by revenge.

Charles doesn't want to leave, would rather find some novel solution to fix all of this, and yet their hands are seemingly tied. He touches Billy's arm, fingers wrapping around the boy's wrist. Erik's fate might be sealed by the vault of history, but he can protect Billy from the brutality of what's to follow.

Come with me.