Most people can't use it.

[He ate another piece of sushi, using the time it took to chew it to think of a way to redirect the conversation away from him and his world. If "they" were watching - whoever "they" were - he didn't want to give them more information than they already had. Honestly, he should just tell her his suspicions about them being observed, but he didn't want to frighten her.

He eased his smile back on his face.]

So tell me a little more about yourself! What do you like to do for fun?