[ if he’s being lulled down a trap by a mad scientist, he doesn’t realize it. there’s been no situation in his short life where he’s needed to be anything but utterly proud of who he is, and he’s unafraid of showing off. ]

Heh! Wouldn’t you like to know?

[ …he says, like he’s not going to explain in less than a moment. ]

You’re familiar with psionics, right? It’s as simple as breathing for me. I could stop your heart with my mind, or trick yours into thinking you’re drowning. I could even take this building— [ he jerks a thumb at the one royce was examining earlier ] —apart without lifting a finger.