After talking a few moments to calm down, Erik knows he's been foolish. Fighting with Charles over something so stupid, and in front of the children.

"Are you all right?" Erik turns to see James watching him with a concerned frown.

"It's nothing," Erik says dismissively, wanting to be alone.

"We should get to our lessons," James says earnestly and Erik nods, the mantle of responsibility sliding back onto his shoulders. He's not a free agent anymore. He can't run from his life now.