"You would do what is best for me, Erik. I know that. And I would never blame you for it."

Struggling to think of a way to make his point clearer, a plan suddenly enters his mind. It's extreme, but hopefully it will prove his point without a shadow of a doubt.

//Don't react unless I tell you to// he warns Alex, before turning his full attention on Erik.

//Kill me.// He commands. He knows Erik is strong enough to fight the direct order, if he has to. What better way to prove that he will fight to keep Charles alive, if death is not the merciful option.