I love the balance in this update between Erik's turmoil with all of the political machinations, and Charles. How Charles helps him out -- kind of as an Unofficial Envoy of the Human Race, haha. He and Erik just...balance each other out. As much as Erik probably likes to think he is dependant on no one, we can see how good Charles is for him. But how is he good for Charles, is the question. Erik just has so much to giiivee, I just wish it wasn't to his locked-up live-in boyfriend. Let him publish his stupid articles, Erik!