[It's better and more optimistic advice than what he's interpreted Trip's to be, but in this case, it might be too late for optimism. He knows Charles has said he doesn't read minds, and there's a part of him that even believes that, now... but he still can't think that must be a fantastically helpful skill to have in a world where it turns out no one is trustworthy.
There's a pause, and then:] And how do you avoid it?
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There's a pause, and then:] And how do you avoid it?