It is handy that way. She nodded to indicate she was listening. Her thoughts, quick but there was almost a questioning on how he could really say it was or wasn't his powers. One way or another, his music was a gift. One with some genetics perks too.
They probably know about how to utilize empathy as a weapon. It's just a matter of if they'll use you or not. They know I'm more willing to play to their tune, so they may default to me. Her thoughts skipped ot Jag quickly, and there was a vague feeling that she would do anything--and was capable of doing anything--on behalf of the other man.
You need some sorta ace... otherwise, you're at the mercy of others... and mercy is in short supply at the best of times.