Oh, that's the thing, David pointedly did not look at the manifestation of Wanda's power. That shade of red wasn't something he'd ever seen in person, and he just didn't think he wanted to see that right now. The casual display of a power that he's never understood, has feared from her son, and has been concerned to be on the receiving end of. Again.

"Seems like you're free now," he says, setting the newspaper toy aside to scoop up the fallen kitten. It goes promptly onto his shoulder thanks to his own actions, and seems content enough to stretch out there, especially given David scratching behind an ear.

"I have you at a disadvantage. I'm David."