Yes, so I've heard. So...what, it's affecting us, too?

[Honestly, he hadn't made the connection. What kind of reporter is he, to not do that? He almost wants to kick himself, it seems so obvious, now...]

[He latches onto something which isn't quite as close to the truth - a loss of abilities. He just has abilities which are being tampered with. He can keep himself from skirting over the edge into the truth. It's easier to dwell on a simple lie than even start to acknowledge what he is.]

Didn't think of it that way, but...losing abilities... [He frowns, eyes darting a little as he tries to think.] That so? Huh. And what's causing it, then, do you have any idea?