She wrinkles her nose in confusion at your question. "I don't know what you mean by that... My powers just are what they are." She gestures to the air around them both. "They don't affect you, so I guess they must not be able to control you?" She tilts her head again, studying your face for any reaction.

"What makes you think my mutant abilities aren't under control?" she asks defensively. "

"I'm not trying to avoid anyone," she protests. "It's just... my powers make me dangerous. I don't want to hurt anyone." She pauses, looking away for a moment before continuing more softly, "Besides, most people tend to keep their distance from mutants like me anyway."

There's an awkward silence that hangs between them for a few moments. Finally, she asks, "So... what do you think of the school so far? Like it here?"