[ John gives Minsu a sympathetic look. He's far from being the only one to try and deal with abilities in that way. ]

Personally, I don't think it works like that, no. But it's a personal thing, your relationship with your own powers. Maybe, if that's what works best for you, that's it. But I always advocate acceptance.

[ John chuckles, looking down at his plate. ]

Believe me, whenever I start with this stuff in her general direction, all she thinks is that I'm a new age hippie bullshitter.

[ Did he not even attempt to pretend Clarice isn't his girlfriend? He sure didn't.

So, there's that. ]