Abe shook his head emphatically, of course he understood secrets. But he didn't want to be misunderstood.
"Of course. I completely understand. It was improper for me to bring it up. My ability...it's not simply a matter of turning it off. It isn't as if I'm looking into you, your emotions simply exist. You exude them, everyone does. I see them as one smells or hears. Still...I should not have said anything. I was simply worried," he said quickly.
"Perhaps a change of topic? Are you...a...particular kind of doctor or is your name simply a colloquial label?" Abe asked. "Whatever it is, my name's history has a chance to challenge it, I'm sure."
He weaved his fingers together, inwardly actively protecting himself from the powerful emotion seeping from the other's aura.