"Yes," he agrees, frank and honest in that. "You have." Whether others on this rock are aware of that fact is what Erik believes remains to be seen, but if they offered their show of support with Charles, then he believes that they might be improving. "Cynicism is easy," he confesses, sitting back in the chair. "Suspicion doubly so. It prevents me from settling into a lull where history might repeat itself. Still, rationally, I am aware you would not let that happen. I won't simply sit back and be passive, though, Charles."