" Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain wavelength,” he tried to explain. “People with powers of the mind can tap into that wavelength…”

“That’s all fine and good,” I nodded, “but evidently my transmitter is broken. Or much more likely…I never had one in the first place.”

“Ah, yes,” he nodded unenthusiastically, “and your nose is mounted upside-down.”

“Excuse me?” My forehead creased.

“I do wish you would quit contradicting me,” he let out a tired sigh. “It’s insulting…and highly annoying. "

― M.A. George , Relativity (Proximity, #2)