It's clear what he intends to do, if he ever gains access to Genosha. I cannot allow that to happen.
[ There's a brief pause as Erik studies Matthew's face; finding both fear and rage in his eyes as he looks at the two of them. He's set on his path, and therefore it sets Erik on his as well. ]
He dies.
[ After this small confrontation between the three of them, it's unlikely Matthew would just disappear; never to retaliate again. Even if it turns out he's not connected to any particular group, Erik thinks of Kira, Nic, and the other children and it only furthers his resolve that Matthew is a threat needing to be removed. Even if Wanda took away his memories, it wasn't a strong enough guarantee they'd never need to worry about him again. ]
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[ There's a brief pause as Erik studies Matthew's face; finding both fear and rage in his eyes as he looks at the two of them. He's set on his path, and therefore it sets Erik on his as well. ]
He dies.
[ After this small confrontation between the three of them, it's unlikely Matthew would just disappear; never to retaliate again. Even if it turns out he's not connected to any particular group, Erik thinks of Kira, Nic, and the other children and it only furthers his resolve that Matthew is a threat needing to be removed. Even if Wanda took away his memories, it wasn't a strong enough guarantee they'd never need to worry about him again. ]