[Ai doesn't say anything for a few seconds. Might as well drink some cocoa as she reels in her thoughts.

What she does say next may seem a little out of nowhere, but if she's going to explain herself in the future, at least Athena should know first.]

In my world, there are people who use magic and people who are like me; espers with different mind based powers.

[It's a long story really. She can only tell Athena the bare basics for now.]

I grew up surrounded by people like me. A lot of time was spent making sure I could control and heighten my abilities. I don't think I made anyone happy even in spite of my progress.

[She leans into her chair, staring into her cup.]

So hearing things like, "waste of time" or "useless..." It wasn't uncommon. I got used to it from the people who raised me. I thought it wouldn't hurt anymore.

[So much time was poured into their creation, for the hope of revival and preservation of the mother they had lost. The time that was spent culminated into her. And who she became was seen as unwanted baggage.

And if she continued the way she was, she'd be utterly useless.]