"Thanks." He smiled softly but looked away for a moment when Billy asked why. he didn't return his gaze until he'd recomposed himself and decided how to answer. It was always difficult explaining.

"I've got powers too. Not magic like you. If I lose my memories, I won't be able to control them. Even if you told me how, I'd still lose control the minute things got excitable or emotional. I need a specific memory to be my anchor. Without memories, I could go um... rabid. So it's safest for everyone if that happens to just not be near me. I could hurt people. People I care about, like you, or just anyone else around." Even if no one died, he'd hate himself for hurting anyone, especially people he loves.

"If it happens, get on the network with your phone, or mine if you don't have yours, and ask for help. If any of our other friends are here, they'll find you."