His ego doesn't need any help, Charles, thank you. (But he'll take it.)

"That's exactly what is wrong with Bonetown, actually." He says this mildly despite his own strong opinion of the place. Bonetown should not exist, Erik feels. "Mafaton's housing prices are still reasonable, though, you should look into it."

Without skipping a beat, then, he shifts his attention back to Charles. "I'll come back later, shall I?" He was going to attempt to steal the man away from his office, but if he's busy hanging out with Odessa...