"Yeah, guess so. It's a pretty basic preference, or so it seems."

"Well, I don't really take to someone readin' every single thing that's running through my mind, but at the same time, I ain't got anything to hide," replied Mal with an even tone. It was partly true; he had nothing to hide from anyone, and even though he definitely had some memories he'd just as soon keep private, if Jean ended up seeing those memories... Well. He figured there wasn't a lot he could do.

"Way I see it, I can't keep you from usin' your ability, short of askin' you not to. I'm not about to use force or nothin' on you to make you stop."