Repression of the Obvious

Level Seven Dominate Power

The Malkavian can look at another sentient being and know that the target is most directly repressing at that moment. It could be a simple idea like, “I really have to go to the bathroom, but this guy’s rantings are too interesting to leave now.” Or “I’d love to strangle that scrawny Malkavian fool!” If the target has a great secret that consumes him, that will overpower any lesser, momentary thought. But if the secret is not something that he obsesses about, it will only come to mind if the Malkavian first brings up the subject in conversation or somehow puts the target in mind of it.

With three successes, the Malkavian can make the target blurt the repressed idea out loud. Great fun during dinner parties or tense trails.

Clanbook: Malkavian, Page 27-28