"Maybe it's like that. Maybe that's why the only person I know with similar powers won't answer any of my questions." There's a sad smile on Chris's face. "I wasn't born with these abilities, and... I thought maybe it was random chance that I have them, but... with what I know now..." They shake their head.

"If there are rules, I only find out by bashing my head against the consequences. Which is... an emphatic way to know I'm doing things wrong. But I'm... all trial and error."