Mutant abilities may have lost their novelty, but that doesn't stop Charles' enjoyment at being able to show-off.
"What I mean is," and the stick becomes exactly that once more, "this is how the human population of the city sees new xenians. There. Or else they see something dangerous, to be feared or, in the case of the Militia, controlled."
"If we don't want them to see us as a threat, then we need to present ourselves as a solution. We're talented individuals and we're helping others less fortunate than ourselves become productive members of the city. Stopping them from becoming other people's problems. Lending an extra hand to those that need it, without any cost to politicians or tax payers." For now, at least. If they do stay here longer, Charles has plans. But at present he catches Erik's eye, hoping his friend sees what he's getting at through the adopted double-speak.
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"What I mean is," and the stick becomes exactly that once more, "this is how the human population of the city sees new xenians. There. Or else they see something dangerous, to be feared or, in the case of the Militia, controlled."
"If we don't want them to see us as a threat, then we need to present ourselves as a solution. We're talented individuals and we're helping others less fortunate than ourselves become productive members of the city. Stopping them from becoming other people's problems. Lending an extra hand to those that need it, without any cost to politicians or tax payers." For now, at least. If they do stay here longer, Charles has plans. But at present he catches Erik's eye, hoping his friend sees what he's getting at through the adopted double-speak.