Daniel snickered, ignoring Vindie, but then lost his smile at the mention of his mother. He could still remember his parents' angry faces when they discovered his ability. Then his smile returned just as quickly, but it was forced. "I'm just playing around, kid. Relax," he said as he looked around for another person. Noticing the new person with the penny in his hand, he appeared in front of Chip in a flash. "Hey!" he said in a cheerful and joking tone. "Who are you to arrive later than me? Only I can arrive fashionably late."