[ Some other people tolerate his power, or they think it's useful. Some of them try to be understanding, like it's some unfortunate deformity he can't really be blamed for.

But Aisha thinks it's cool. Even he doesn't think it's cool.

Alec rocks back on his heels, swinging his arms loosely at his sides, and he almost glances away before he remembers he can't. ]

You know, I've met a ton of people here. From space, from fantasy land, from wherever. And so I'm empirically correct [ thanks, Pal ] when I say you're probably the most interesting person in any universe.