[ For all that Erik believes, and will always stand for, a mutant's right to exist free of discrimination and persecution, he also will defend and respect their right to not reveal their true identity. It's not a choice that he believes anyone should need to make, but the world isn't perfect. Far from it. He can certainly understand why some people would choose to hide— and wasn't he essentially doing the same before arriving here, after all?
(Granted, for different reasons, but still.)
While she's not a mutant, it's close enough that Erik follows the same logic, and applies the same way of thinking. She wants him to keep it a secret, then he will.
He does look a little surprised at the last words, soon followed by a flat smile, and a deep sigh. ]
In that case, then you should know... that's not my real name. [ It's going to be fun explaining this to her. ] I'm Erik. Erik Lehnsherr.
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(Granted, for different reasons, but still.)
While she's not a mutant, it's close enough that Erik follows the same logic, and applies the same way of thinking. She wants him to keep it a secret, then he will.
He does look a little surprised at the last words, soon followed by a flat smile, and a deep sigh. ]
In that case, then you should know... that's not my real name. [ It's going to be fun explaining this to her. ] I'm Erik. Erik Lehnsherr.