[Jay is idly pushing the merry-go-round around when he looks up to see Dirk approaching. He frowns at the question.]

No. I try not to use my powers without warning.

[Or at all, but he doesn't say that. He is a rational person and he can be rational about his stupid feelingspowers!!]

The one I kept back didn't feel inert, but . . . is it? Have you been able to use it?