...[Kurt sighs, tail drooping momentarily.] Forgive me. I did not mean to lie to you, but... You more than remind me of a friend. You are my friend; just from a different dimension. I do not know how much experience you have with alternate realities, yet. But the version of you I know is older. He saved my life and became... well. A bit of a father figure. [He looks over at Charles guiltily.] I am sorry for not being up front initially... But... [He frowns slightly.] Charles... do you... not have your powers?