[He shakes his head, a mute no. He would like to, he realizes suddenly. Would like to know that part of Erik's life, the part that was taken from him. Because he's important in the same way, but the opposite way, that Charles is. Alex won't say it, but they both know it's true.]
[He only knows in broad strokes what the eternal light is, its purpose in ceremony. But he thinks Erik will tell him, or at least indicate enough that he might know. His eyes brighten slightly, intent as a child's.]
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[He only knows in broad strokes what the eternal light is, its purpose in ceremony. But he thinks Erik will tell him, or at least indicate enough that he might know. His eyes brighten slightly, intent as a child's.]