[Erik just looks at him for a moment, rather placidly, all things considered.]
Why? If you're from any future I've heard about, it can't be that great. You're yearning for the company of Hank, for god's sake. Listen to yourself.
[He stands and faces Charles.]
We're in a City outside of time. Outside of reality. It subsists on emotions related to the Seven Deadly Sins. Those brought here are called 'The Chosen'. The flat you woke up in is yours to use, free of charge. You're stuck here until they release you. You, in particular, have been here several times before. I've run into.... You're the fifth, in the five or so years I've been here. Any other questions?
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Why? If you're from any future I've heard about, it can't be that great. You're yearning for the company of Hank, for god's sake. Listen to yourself.
[He stands and faces Charles.]
We're in a City outside of time. Outside of reality. It subsists on emotions related to the Seven Deadly Sins. Those brought here are called 'The Chosen'. The flat you woke up in is yours to use, free of charge. You're stuck here until they release you. You, in particular, have been here several times before. I've run into.... You're the fifth, in the five or so years I've been here. Any other questions?