He blinks in surprise, first at the glasses and then at her suggestion. He really hadn't been expecting either of those to come up- the glasses were definitely new, the other familiar but not especially relevant until now. "Tempering... that's when your Primals brainwash people, wasn't it? Like Garuda." He tilts his head questioningly. "But hers didn't work on me."

At least, he hadn't felt any influence back then. They'd challenged her just fine. And none of the other Astrals had done anything to affect him directly. Though... Titan and Shiva had both spoken directly into his mind and sent visions before...