Charles feels a little more steady after his initial moments out of the mental block. The gas mask settles on his face and he's picked up out of his chair by Jean as they make their escape.
His mind scans back and forth, trying to make sure everyone is alright. The occasional guard stops in his tracks, forgetting what he was doing or falling asleep on the spot.
He finds the fight that X-23 is in, his voice finding her mind from far away. "Laura...you don't have to fight...let me help you."