Whatever happens—Ah . . . no, let me start differently.
[holds up the hand he wears his bracer on] This is the most important thing you own here. It'll keep you weaker than you would be without it, but it keeps your mind safe from anything that would try to invade or control it. Never take it off, and never lower the shield for anyone. It doesn't matter how much you trust them, there's no way it's safe to have anyone taking looks in your head.