A ghost of a smile dared to touch his lips at those words. It was almost a relief to hear something rather then be met with the silence that was so often between them.

"I think we're done in here. I'll let you get dressed while I make something to eat. You must be hungry." As he spoke, Erik offered a hand he help pull Charles up. It didn't sit well with him just scooping the man up and carrying him about without some sign from Charles that he was ready to be moved back to his chair.