The-- [ The humans. God, of course that's the first consideration, isn't it? Charles turns back with an unamused glare that once again speaks volumes without real words. ] No, Erik. They are, if you can imagine it, as trapped in this as we are.

[ It sounds biting and clipped, almost sarcastic when he absolutely isn't.

Erik, honestly. ]

The best explanation I've been given is an unhappy accident.