He liked drugs but the idea that there was something more was a comfort. The patch didn't bother him as much as it should and he didn't want to forget it was there. "I'll do that then." He could create shields from people getting into his thoughts but he didn't know how to just stop listening. He didn't know anyone like him who just stopped listening.

"Lust?" What kind of name is that. "I'll ask for something I know will work." He stepped towards the door, not really expecting her to follow him inside.