The subject change was obvious, but so was his discomfort. Emma allowed the change though she was desperately curious about the dangerous event.

"I'm one of the strongest and best trained in my world. That doesn't amount to much, though. Most telepaths are stronger than the kind you describe. We're lousy with them back home." The difference between worlds means that Cambridge is one of the few around her that actually possess mental shields. The noise is occasionally unbearable.