Good, he wasn't fresh off the boat. That made her job simpler. She motioned for him to follow her, then turned and started walking. "I imagine it'll be difficult, but it is possible to bring the noise down to a manageable level. It took me years to be able to do it consistently, but every little reduction in volume is a relief. I'm not certain you'll ever be able to block it out 100%, but hearing other people's thoughts can be useful."