That bother you?

His power or his family?

Hm? Did she hurt people?

Mm... power is neither good nor bad, but it can be constructive or destructive.

Even the best of people with the best of intentions can cause harm to others. I think that's less about the power itself, though, and the moral and ethical aspects. So I would try not to look at the power itself as the problem.

...You okay?

Why's that?

How so?

[ Sam lets him run, but he's only going to like get out into the hall before a water spear materializes in his path and is going to shoot at him like a javelin to pin him to the nearest surface by his clothing— with actually pretty impressive accuracy to avoid harming him even if the clothing is well fitted. That said, even if the 'blade' touches him it'll skim and feel similar to a hard pressurized spray from a hose at worst rather than slice him.

Sam will step out into the hallway, either to come get him or chase after him if he manages to dodge and get past the situation before Sam gets there to scruff him by the collar. ]

Calm down first, and I will. No skittish knee-jerk choices or actions, okay? If I wanted to hurt you, you'd be hurt.

You're very worked up right now, but I promise you you're very safe even if you don't feel so yet.

...And I don't make promises I can't keep.

Let me rephrase? I have a containment field Blessing that not even you or your powers can get out of if you get caught in it.

You—and everyone else— are safe currently.

Besides, if not worried for yourself, even more reason to calm down, don't you think? You don't want to make a mistake.

[ Sam is quiet a moment before shifting his hold on Phoenix to pull him into a hug, his voice very soft: ]

... So are we all convinced of ourselves when the stakes are more than we can bear. But didn't you just tell me if we didn't like the outcome of things as they are or come to pass, we'll rewrite it?