It seemed proper to share, lest any previously unseen power surfacing in the future give Geddoe more reason to regard him suspiciously. At least, that's the way Blue felt about it; he never wanted to hide what he was, but...it was rather a matter of life-and-death in his world, and with the way the population's mood was being so steadily pushed toward malcontent...

"All Mu can sense the hearts and minds around them," he said. "Feel what is being felt. Some are more sensitive to it, much like some people are naturally more empathetic than others. But I'm..."

His step hesitated at a corner, uncertain of where to go. It seemed better to just stay on that side of the street, so he turned with it.

"They manifest but one distinct ability for the type of person they are. Protective shields, offensive bursts...It seems to depend on just what they're like, if anything. I have all of these abilities for some reason." His voice hollowed out, trying to empty out the value the last remark really had.

"There has not been enough...research. Into such things." Nor would there be, if he could help it. Not that kind of research.