[b]Mark[/b]

"I cannot practise my power, since it is a passive one and, as far as I know, I cannot improve it. But I can gladly help you with anything you might need and, of course, I shall accompany you!"

Mark didn't mind being cut off if this was what he came out with. For the first time in a while, he got sucked into the conversation. He didn't obsess over details, he didn't worry about what would be the best thing to say; he just spoke. And quickly, before someone else could cut off this discussion thread.

"Oh really? I'm pretty sure there isn't anything that I could improve on my power either! It's not.." He paused for a second, as he realised the gravity of the next few words would have as to what he would claim his power was. And yet he went on ahead and said it anyway.

"..exactly passive though. I've got pretty good control over it.."

[i]Oh great, you got carried away. Now they're going to ask you what it is [b]because you freaking well brought it up[/b].
Although, I suppose it was just a matter of time until it came out. Screw it, I'm just going to come clean.[/i]

He had averted his eyes and grabbed his elbow. His face held a wincing smile.