Cam couldn't help the large, cat that ate the canary, grin that graced her face. Empathy was an oft underestimated gift what with people who could life themselves on fire or punch through tanks.
If I control someone's mind, directly, they'll question it. If I manipulate their emotions first, I make them feel what I want them to. Then, when I make them do what I want, it seems like it was their idea... Inflicting fear, desperation, doubt, jealousy, anger... it's not exactly something Jag would like, but being able to do it... it's not something people are immediately on guard for. They're more mindful of telepathy, mind control... being blown up... things like that.
Jag was definitely not thrilled the way she used her powers, or encouraged him to use his, to make ends meet. It worked though. Well, until now, but then they weren't deal with marks any more.
I'm sure you have something you haven't thought of.