[ He glances aside to hold his hand over the ground. After a moment, the ground emanates a faint, green glow as a sprout emerges; it rapidly grows into a sapling as he explains. ]

My magic allows me to absorb and channel mana from and into different sources, usually in the form of trees. And while I can't promise anything ... I wonder if enhancing the Krakoan plants' transportive traits might give us some chance of leaving this island. Of opening a gate in the barrier that keeps us here. [ Vangeance withdraws his hand when the sapling's about as tall as he is, vibrant and healthy. ] And even if that isn't possible, I feel being able to imitate those gateways could be helpful to everyone here. Gathering people to a central location during a crisis, for example.

[ A soft exhale as he finishes that lengthy answer for now, then gives her a respectful nod. ]

-- but I understand if you have reservations. You mentioned plants are considered sacred to Krakoans?

[ He's not the type to pry, but it's a gentle invitation for an explanation, if she'd like to give one. ]