[ A gentle smile. He understands, of course he does. Ned has every right to be concerned. He thinks of the CIA, of his mother and how strange she found him, of Erik telling him to stay out of his mind. ] I've found certain ways to control it in recent years. I can block most things out. Of course, if you start shouting with your thoughts I might not have any choice.
[ Hands curling around his mug. ] You needn't be afraid, Ned. There is nothing at all wrong with you.
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[ A gentle smile. He understands, of course he does. Ned has every right to be concerned. He thinks of the CIA, of his mother and how strange she found him, of Erik telling him to stay out of his mind. ] I've found certain ways to control it in recent years. I can block most things out. Of course, if you start shouting with your thoughts I might not have any choice.
[ Hands curling around his mug. ] You needn't be afraid, Ned. There is nothing at all wrong with you.