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[oxfordian]

This is most certainly a change. To be quite honest, I am not very fond of these leaps and bounds into the future. I become rather fond of 1962 as history rages on.

Nevertheless.

I've been somewhat limited in my time since arriving here. You see, my mutation does not function in the same way. It's very distressing.

It is with that in mind that I ask you all whether or not the same thing is occurring for you. Have you noticed any dampening of your natural abilities? Perhaps abilities that were not necessarily of the norm?

All input is most appreciated.

Thank you.

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[septim]

[ Uh-oh. ] They are that powerful? What are you attempting to do?

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[oxfordian]

I am attempting to read their thoughts, as it were.

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[septim]

You are a telepath. [ This is not good! Martin wants to hide who he is for as long as possible. ]

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[oxfordian]

I am.

I hope that is not upsetting information.

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[septim]

There are facts about my life I rather keep secret from others. For my own safety, and the comfort of others.

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[oxfordian]

Most certainly. I would not disclose them; nor would I invade your mind without your own consent.

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[septim]

Thank you. I'm relieved to hear you can control it. I can't imagine how hard it would be otherwise.

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[oxfordian]

When I was very young, I could not. It was quite overwhelming, though I think I've rather a good handle on it now!

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[septim]

Well, I'm glad to hear that. A child being able to hear the thoughts of all must've been overwhelming.

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[oxfordian]

Yes, quite so. Though I am glad for the strength and the control I've managed over my mutation, thanks to such experiences.

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[septim]

Difficult situations have a way of building our character, or tearing it down.

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[oxfordian]

I have noticed the same. I would like to believe in optimism, for the most part.

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[septim]

Optimism is fine, as long as it doesn't erase pragmatism.

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[oxfordian]

Ah, you remind me of a friend of mine with those words.

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[septim]

I hope that's a good thing.

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[oxfordian]

Quite. He is very close to me; of a similar mind to my own. It is a compliment.

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[septim]

Then thank you for the compliment.