Definitely an exaggeration; one that makes Charles give a momentary laugh that calms into a chuckle.
"You did indeed. Although you should know," and he shoots a little glance towards Irene, "I can do a lot more than that. In fact, I think it might be time for a quick demonstration."
He picks up the wine glass that's sitting to his rest elbow and appears to crush and roll it in his hands. It looks --and sounds-- very real, although there's no blood or cuts forming on his hands. When he opens his palms and lays them on the table for Irene to inspect, the shards have seemingly transformed into well-cut, clear diamonds.
"What I can do goes beyond reading minds." And he examines one of the little jewels for a moment, clearly reminded by the state of things in his own world before he was called to Baedal. "Luckily, I do my best to use my abilities for good. There are others in my world that --well. I'm glad they're not here."
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"You did indeed. Although you should know," and he shoots a little glance towards Irene, "I can do a lot more than that. In fact, I think it might be time for a quick demonstration."
He picks up the wine glass that's sitting to his rest elbow and appears to crush and roll it in his hands. It looks --and sounds-- very real, although there's no blood or cuts forming on his hands. When he opens his palms and lays them on the table for Irene to inspect, the shards have seemingly transformed into well-cut, clear diamonds.
"What I can do goes beyond reading minds." And he examines one of the little jewels for a moment, clearly reminded by the state of things in his own world before he was called to Baedal. "Luckily, I do my best to use my abilities for good. There are others in my world that --well. I'm glad they're not here."