[ Technically, they're not in public. It's a private hospital room, and Erik hadn't invited Raven or Hank in. Charles had done that. They are welcome, but Erik had been sleeping, and they had just been... watching him. Plus, it's not like he hasn't walked in on Raven and Hank doing questionable things. ]

I don't need rest. I'm feeling much better. The infection's gone down. It's no longer bothering me.

[ Once they leave, Erik states: ]

I could get changed, myself. But I like you having your hands on me.

[ He gives him a little look, and stands up to disrobe. He might be a little worse for wear, and okay, like, unshowered. But he still cuts an imposing figure, and he's not afraid to have Charles see. Honestly, he's a tiny bit vain. He knows he looks great. ]