"I've met Wanda," he confesses quietly, slipping both hands into the pockets of his coat. "I admit that I don't know her well and our conversation was short, but she's a remarkable woman."

Dignified, well spoken, no characteristics that Charles could yet see that would be viewed as negative. Though Erik may be surprised by their link, he has nothing to be ashamed of. "Did you know you had a child?" The question is asked quietly and carefully, with Charles giving Erik the option of pretending he hadn't heard.