[A chip. He can't disguise his reaction to that - a flinch, a grimace. He looks away from her and tries to sound casual.]
Well. I don't think that's a tenable solution here.
[And then he realizes a moment later than he just admitted - admitted to this woman, who already dislikes Security, who would no doubt utilize information like this to undermine them - that he's having trouble with his ability. He looks back at her all at once, alarm written on his face; he takes a step back and stammers - ]
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Well. I don't think that's a tenable solution here.
[And then he realizes a moment later than he just admitted - admitted to this woman, who already dislikes Security, who would no doubt utilize information like this to undermine them - that he's having trouble with his ability. He looks back at her all at once, alarm written on his face; he takes a step back and stammers - ]
Not that - it's - needed.