Cain allowed the silence to stew for several seconds, clearly enjoying the attention he had managed to gather.
"Members of the Blossom family possess naturally powerful mental defences, strengthened further through techniques passed down their bloodline for generations. Their minds are not easily entered, influenced, or manipulated, even by individuals considerably stronger than themselves."
A few of the court mages exchanged knowing glances.
"But those defences serve another purpose." Cain slowly turned toward Liora. "When an outside force attempts to intrude upon their minds, they resist."
He tapped the side of his head lightly.
"And if that force is powerful enough to overwhelm those defences, it leaves behind traces. Damage. Scarring upon the mind itself that can remain long after the technique responsible has disappeared."
Oh...'
He suddenly had a very good idea where this was going, even though he had expected it.
Cain continued.
