Chase continued biting his lip gently.<span style="font-style: italic">They don't do what she asks, but at least they can hear her and communicate to some extent. They like to see her in pain and maybe others too. They may or may not be able to interact with inanimate objects or other people...</span><br/><br/>Chase released his lip and let out a breath. "Unfortunately, from how I see it there are plenty of possibilities for you to make your gift useful, but all of them involve controlling your "friends." I see three possibilities: first, you somehow assert yourself to them and make them listen to you. Somehow I don't think that's a very safe option, so let's avoid it for now. Second, it might be possible to reason with them; to make a deal of some sorts with them. You might offer something in exchange for their cooperation. Third, there may be some way to blackmail them or threaten them. If we could find something capable of harming them, they could be manipulating into obeying you through fear.<br/><br/>He sighed. "I'm not going to lie; every special gift requires some element of control and most could backfire at any time. Even if we could get them to obey you, they could just change their minds later on. It's just like how if I'm not careful I could forget my strength and crush you by accident. Control is the hardest part, but it's also the most important. If it scares you, though, I won't make you try. You have to want it for yourself. You have to want to be able to stand up to them, just like I have to want to not harm you."