He nodded in understanding, forcing himself to curb his enthusiasm for the project a little. She was a researcher, she dealt in facts, not emotionally-charged pitches.

"What we want," he said, keeping his voice low, "is a safe space where the Different can gather and talk to each other about their experiences without the 'big brother' feeling of the Bureau sitting within spitting distance. My friend is a licensed psychologist who's one of us, and he's willing to help mediate or meet with people individually ... and since some people are experiencing physical changes as well, I'm throwing my hat in the ring as a medical professional."