[Kurt draws in a slow breath, weighing the validity of Xavier's suggestion against the possible ramifications.]

That's a tricky balance to strike. We won't be here forever, Ch--Xavier, and I can't afford to be caught unaware. [Putting aside the fact that he still expects their captors to get bored and inventive, there's the problem of what will come spilling out if he relaxes too much, or how he'll keep going when they do. If. If they do.] I'm not dismissing the suggestion, mind you.