"One of us is well aware." Jacob replies. Charles already knows what Jacob thinks of his abilities, and while he knows Charles suffers, there are benefits. The quick healing is one of them. The strength and agility he possesses are incredible.

But he won't raise that again, not here, but he leans in and rests his head briefly against Charles' shoulder again. "Good. You're too important to lose."

Thankfully, Charles doesn't say that. If he did, Jacob would scoff because his guilt-tripping only ever works on Charles. Maybe Angel on occasions.