"That would... explain much. It might also explain how I could pull away. I am not prone to a great many "Positive emotions."" He actually made air-quotes when he said that. It was true. He was at best kind of a neutral nancy. but even still, he'd felt something, and he couldn't have the little positivity in his think pan taken away.

"Yes. that was the intent. The fewer people getting taken over by this effect, the less damage there is. You are intact? Not too much damage, I hope? I am not exactly... skilled at addressing issues of the think pan."