"...kind of?" he said, after a moment. "But do not worry, you offered to carry the bags all on your own. I have to verbally tell someone to do what I want them to do. Kind of like... a command." He sighed softly, "I can show you what I mean, but I'd like your permission first."
He didn't always use Genesis with permission. But when he was going to demonstrate? It was always best to get permission.
"You would likely know when I use Genesis on you. If I use it on you."