If she sees through it, I'll just chalk it up to my 'inexperience' and leave it at that. I'll only ever test it when we're in a place where she won't suspect me of any foul play.

[ like during a meeting, or something like that. See how close he can get to her while cloaking himself... see if she shows any signs of noticing... ]

I don't like that they're keeping an eye on your 'growth'. It sounds predatory.
I always wondered why they were invested in the growth of their members--people like me, with useless powers, as well. And I think I've figured it out.

They want pawns they can use. And the stronger, the better.
That's how they see you. A very powerful pawn.

[ and it makes his anger roil, his eyes glow softly under the shadows of his hair. ]

While she's here...

Let's act just like co-workers where she can see it.

It'll be better she knows as little as possible.