Both of them have mental shields. The shielding seems very similar. There's something dark, hostile, and ancient about it, if Mantis can feel such things.
Unless one breaks through barriers, no thoughts can be read.
Hiroki looks nostalgic and grateful as Mantis recounts their meeting.
He turns to Lotor and says, "It was long ago, before I thought I was Shiro. So I was just one of countless clones. Subject Y0XT39. Mantis was able to chase Haggar away from my mind for a time."
He turns back to Mantis.
"Lotor has his own reasons to wish to get rid of the witch, and he's a skilled warrior. Also, Haggar really wants to have him on her side. We could use that. Lure her. Trap her, as you've said, Mantis. And then dispose of her."
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Date: 2020-08-24 06:43 pm (UTC)Unless one breaks through barriers, no thoughts can be read.
Hiroki looks nostalgic and grateful as Mantis recounts their meeting.
He turns to Lotor and says,
"It was long ago, before I thought I was Shiro. So I was just one of countless clones. Subject Y0XT39. Mantis was able to chase Haggar away from my mind for a time."
He turns back to Mantis.
"Lotor has his own reasons to wish to get rid of the witch, and he's a skilled warrior. Also, Haggar really wants to have him on her side. We could use that. Lure her. Trap her, as you've said, Mantis. And then dispose of her."