A trick, indeed. [his usual line, when dealing with witnessing spiritual things that shouldn't exist. Seeing into someone else's mind certainly qualifies.] But how, and why...?

[At least he's pulling himself together, and sips at his tea to really quiet himself down and force himself to think rather than react]

I'm sure we both have thoughts unbefitting for polite and pleasant company. That is neither here nor there. I cannot understand why I should be privy to any thoughts of yours in that way.