Charles could have retrieved this information from Erik's mind. It would have been faster. But sometimes just information isn't enough. Sometimes there needs to be a vocal confirmation and more.

He breathes out a sigh, hard, rushed, and tilts his head back and squeezes his eyes shut. Jean, of course. And Erik, too. After all El Sabah Nur was just using him and Erik is not someone who would let it continue.

"How are... the rest?" Did they lose someone? Other than the countless casualties around the world.