[ Erik frowns at the talk of getting rounded up into facilities. He's still not sold on the idea of artificial intelligence, so his outrage is not as great as it would have been if those getting rounded up were mutants. But still. It's uncomfortable to consider. ]

There are times when violence is necessary. When one must fight to ensure one's very existence is one of those times. My people tried.

[ Every time, they tried. Whether it was when he was a child or when he was an adult, different aspects of his being determined to be worthy of eradication. All he ever wanted to do was just live his life. ]

Anything that is given can be taken away. You must remain vigilant.