Melissa was about to mutter a brisk reply and continue on her way when the woman's full mind touched on her tongue. She froze, but not with surprise. How many more people was the mindcaster going to meet who went against everything she'd grown up with?
This time, there weren't any thoughts. Emotions, definitely, quickly changing from the earlier fear to a much less welcoming concern. But there weren't any thoughts underneath the taste. It wasn't the simple emotions-drowning-out-thoughts either, but more like... a sort of psychic barrier.
Melissa turned to face the woman. "Okay. First off, I'm fine, you can stop with the concern." It was one of the most annoying, bitter emotions Melissa had to deal with from her friends besides pity. "Second. What are you?" She doubted the woman was another telepath, but she must have some experience to have any kind of a barrier up. Not even Rex had managed to do that, and he grew up with Melissa.
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This time, there weren't any thoughts. Emotions, definitely, quickly changing from the earlier fear to a much less welcoming concern. But there weren't any thoughts underneath the taste. It wasn't the simple emotions-drowning-out-thoughts either, but more like... a sort of psychic barrier.
Melissa turned to face the woman. "Okay. First off, I'm fine, you can stop with the concern." It was one of the most annoying, bitter emotions Melissa had to deal with from her friends besides pity. "Second. What are you?" She doubted the woman was another telepath, but she must have some experience to have any kind of a barrier up. Not even Rex had managed to do that, and he grew up with Melissa.