I know. [ He agrees with a nod. It was true. It would have been much worse if he'd gone with one of the less powerful telepaths he usually took with him. Typically that was all that had been necessary, as most of the recruits had been non confrontational, and he didn't have too many concerns going into it. Matthew had been different than anything he'd come across before. ]

I still wish he hadn't done what he did to you.

[ He pauses a moment. ]

I'm glad we stopped him. There is no telling the kind of threat he would have brought upon Genosha.

[ Erik's lost in thought about that for a moment, thinking how close he'd come to having his home put at risk. He would need to be more careful next time. He's quiet for a moment, debating whether to ask; but they've been honest with each other so far and it's served both of them well; though it hasn't always been easy. ]

Did it... upset you? Taking his life. I ask because I wouldn't want it to burden you, or intrude on your thoughts. If there's anything I can do to help, I want to do so.

[ Maybe upset wasn't quite the right word for it, but he lacked what word would fit.]