Erik Lehnsherr was chasing after a mutant he considered his enemy. But when the mutant was cornered, Erik saw she was about to be killed and had to react. He saved the girl's life, even though she had been his enemy. He was surprised by his own compassion, but he spoke to her in a calm voice. "I couldn't let you die. I just couldn't." He was silent for a moment. "What's your name?"