Erik can feel Charles rooting around in there, but he remains silent and allows Charles his explorations. Only when he speaks does Erik close the door gently on those memories, not quite slamming it shut with a padlock as he's tempted. "Then shall I make a mad request?" Erik offers. "Can we make these bad choices here, together, in friendship?"

There is a thread of desperation in his voice, having not realized how much he would miss Charles' affections and friendships until they were gone.