"They have that effect on anyone who comes in comes in contact with them." After a beat, September carefully places his hand on Kotaro's head, fingers resting in the boy's hair. It also means his arm is curled around him a little.

He's never comforted someone before. His telepathy is dulled by the withdrawal, so he hears no thoughts. He wonders... if this is one of the reasons other beings can do this so easily.

"We are seeing their memories."