Skeletal scientists, huh? I never would've guessed.

[Maybe this wasn't the best time for sarcasm, considering there were still a fair amount of sharp things flying at his head. The doc probably had a point, though.]

That emotional powers mumbo-jumbo? I'm sure I could handle that. Lay it on me, doc.

[Maybe he hadn't so much mastered his powers as never attempted them at all, but really, how hard could it be?]