Of course, if he had his power now, there'd be no need for her to open her mind. He could walk in like it was an open door to which only he had the key. But he neither has the power nor the will in him.

His head lifts some at the call of his name, but he doesn't meet her eyes. He doesn't open his mouth.

Then it turns out her question is just that-- a question, not an order. He drops his head back down. He is neither okay nor not. He is not a thing that question should be asked to. Perhaps that will be answer enough for Sister Homura.

He awaits a proper command to reach his ears.