[Charles / Emma]
Yes. We have. Even without my powers I can feel the tension and paranoia in the air. It's as thick as the fog outside.
[...] I hate to be so distressed about it -- but if I'm flippant and public about my departure I'm far less likely to be sought out and thrown in a cell myself. If I snuck away to have some time to think, I fear someone would think it's suspicious. I think you know my standing with everyone here isn't quite the same as my standing with you.
There has to be a connection. I'm going to sit with Maria's list and see what I can sort out.