She has lived a life in the far reaches of a galaxy where ignorance often reigns - and the abilities of people like her are mistaken for superstitious hocus-pocus. To her mind, 'magic' as a concept is imprecise and archaic - part of a story book or fakery.
To her mind, it is much like being compared to a magician at a birthday party - or a scientist being compared to the man selling 'Dr.Lovegood's Feel-Good Oils' from a hastily-departing wagon.
"I was reading about 'qi' in the library - the wording is certainly familiar. It certainly is an impression of what is within, and it is a natural part of everyone. But as for individuals..."
She shakes her head. "I cannot read minds, like in the stories. But I can feel emotions, certainly. The stronger they are felt, the more easily. Anger, passion, desire are the simplest. Others can be more subtle. From this we can interpret conclusions - and in many cases influence actions."
"I would demonstrate," she adds, after a moment's hesitation, "but it would require permission. And if you have the will I suspect, the compulsion will hardly effect you. But you will feel some of what I mean."
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To her mind, it is much like being compared to a magician at a birthday party - or a scientist being compared to the man selling 'Dr.Lovegood's Feel-Good Oils' from a hastily-departing wagon.
"I was reading about 'qi' in the library - the wording is certainly familiar. It certainly is an impression of what is within, and it is a natural part of everyone. But as for individuals..."
She shakes her head. "I cannot read minds, like in the stories. But I can feel emotions, certainly. The stronger they are felt, the more easily. Anger, passion, desire are the simplest. Others can be more subtle. From this we can interpret conclusions - and in many cases influence actions."
"I would demonstrate," she adds, after a moment's hesitation, "but it would require permission. And if you have the will I suspect, the compulsion will hardly effect you. But you will feel some of what I mean."