I think I'm becoming too attached to Michael
[He's too busy being frantic to focus on his empathy, as the readings he's getting from the other are only a dull thrumming. Taking things at face value then!
This cannot be happening. He's going to have to kiss a guy?! At least Michael doesn't seem too happy about it either...
He shakes his head] It will be though. You... My abilities- [Stops when there's a nudge behind him] Is this stupid thing getting smaller?!