[ he doesn't think necessarily that there's a chance, not with him behind bars. he doesn't have the full reign of being able to swing freely, though he might -- he just might be prompted into violence just as soon as he has a free shot. ]

Go right ahead, Mr. Shaw. I'd love to see what's going on in that head of yours. [ a beat. ] If you're not afraid of me, then I would like my powers back. Respect, fear, it's hard to really tell the difference if you're utilising one or the other to try to keep me from my full potential. I think you are intimidated by what it is that I can do.

[ a beat, and he looks at the food. he hasn't been hungry, not since his powers were stolen and his connection with Erik severed. he's been heartbroken at the idea of Erik being in pain, in trouble, at Shaw's disposal without Charles there to comfort him through. he's secretly terrified - though he has an unending amount of faith in Erik, he doesn't trust Shaw, nor the other telepath just one bit. ]

I'm not hungry at the moment. A few hours without eating does not warrant calling it a "hunger strike". Was there something you hoped to gain from visiting with me, or will you be on your merry way?