[Something sad passes over Elliot's eyes for a second. That question again, huh. That took him back to Rean saying something like that, after he told him and the rest of the class about his power. "You're all scared now, right?" Rean had been so convinced that his friends would be scared of him, because of something he couldn't help.

Even though he just met Louis, it still left him with the same feeling in his chest. And so, his answer was easy.]

No. If anything, I'm glad you told me.

[He means that sincerely, and not because he was planning to stay clear of Louis. Rather...he didn't want to judge the guy or push him to do things he couldn't.

They have just met, so he'll clarify a bit more.]

Not that it's not a serious condition to be concerned about, but...well, I've met more of my fair share of humans who enjoy hurting and killing others. And already I can tell you're not like them. You wouldn't be isolating yourself or telling me if you did.

So...no. I'm not afraid of you. Your condition is just something to keep in mind while we work together.