[Right now Theo's assumptions are leaning towards the "radioactive war zone" line of thought. If this were any other time or place, she'd assume that any talk of "abilities" was some sort of coping mechanism/imaginary thing, but after the past week back home and now this...

So instead she adjusts her view, approaches it the way she would anything else -- be validating, don't talk down to her, don't patronize.]

Sounds like you're the strongest girl though, which is extra impressive. Especially if they're both older. That's incredible.

Besides, who needs laser hands? How are you supposed to get anything done if your hands are lasers?