RaedaX_1
I don't believe the Hydra Members didn't bother with at least some Telepathy Defense (they literally know about Xavier and Jean). On the other hand, Jean is the Avatar of the Phoenix - the Strongest Psionic Creature in the Universe, so only a few can resist her Telepathy, and there are none among Hydra đ¤
I think he should have said something like "She's still inexperienced, so I'll let her have some time before I assume" instead of "She's just a teen & I am mentally 27" because he's already created her as an anchor by being honest with her. he's in deep. I feel that when MCs try to distance themselves from a possible romance that they already consider a dear friend, it only gives a sense of senseless impending drama, even if they are good enough friends to understand eachother well enough to avoid such drama. while she may know what's up in Dante's mind, he should also probably try & act with more awareness. I don't truly have a problem with it, but it did just add a future to growth that could have been characteristically understood sooner.