(And both Sidestep's fist and teeth clench at that, because people always like to think they know how telepathy works when they don't actually have a clue.
And maybe if it were someone they knew they might try the patient explaining things route but man, fuck this stranger.
They make a very exaggerated eyeroll.)
Sure, because some random norm knows how my powers work better than I do. Just because I can try not to listen doesn't mean I don't end up hearing things anyway.
(And maybe they don't want to spend all their time doing the psychic equivalent of jamming their fingers in their ears so they don't accidentally pick up on any conversations people are having nearby!)
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And maybe if it were someone they knew they might try the patient explaining things route but man, fuck this stranger.
They make a very exaggerated eyeroll.)
Sure, because some random norm knows how my powers work better than I do. Just because I can try not to listen doesn't mean I don't end up hearing things anyway.
(And maybe they don't want to spend all their time doing the psychic equivalent of jamming their fingers in their ears so they don't accidentally pick up on any conversations people are having nearby!)