Would you? [It's a serious question. Alex doesn't think he would - because he wouldn't, to Erik, in all likelihood.]

I asked because - [can he say this? Can he go there? Because he hates saying this, hates revealing weakness, especially to Erik, who pushes, pushed, always has pushed - ] Because you were upset, and she hurt you, and I've seen what -

[He clears his throat.] I don't think you could. Not now. Not torture, but revenge, or - not just revenge, but protecting people [like him, like Charles], I think you could hurt someone. I do.

I was looking for help, though. That's what I was looking for. Sorry.