He studies his face this time, taking in his almost guilty tone as he chooses carefully what he says next. He hadn't exactly been planning on sharing what he could do with anyone yet, even Jack. But Wilhelm just saw him appear out of nowhere, so there's no point in trying to pretend he didn't.

"My power came on suddenly too. I was young, and terrified right as it happened." His tone is gentle in a way he hopes will sound more understanding than patronizing to the teen. Fear had motivated his first escape through the Gray Space.

He lets out a puff of air, a derisive sort of sound, and glances up at the open sky.

"I never got along with the other..." His thoughts stumble over ushiri'im and so there's a slight pause as he searches for another word, " ... classmates or teacher. I practiced alone often."

At that he lets his gaze drop back to Wilhelm, questioning.