[To that, Cid just lets out a small breath that almost sounds like a laugh as he shakes his head. He can already see so much of Clive sitting right there before him, circumstances both different yet similar.]

You're right—not knowing what you are capable of may be a dangerous thing. Suppose you lose control or someone else manages to manipulate you, take control of your mind and abuse your powers against your will. Given what you said, it makes sense that you would try to hide it all under lock and key.

[A small tap of his finger.]

However, that path is no better than allowing fate to play out as it wishes.