It’s not mind-reading, ’ she said. ‘Not even an empathy link. Just … a temporary wave of exhaustion. Primal emotions. Your pain washes over me. I take on some of your burden.’ Nico’s expression became guarded. He twisted the silver skull ring on his finger, the same way Reyna did with her silver ring when she was thinking. Sharing a habit with the son of Hades made her uneasy. Rick Riordan
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Sharing a pain with someone else does not necessarily mean that you are sharing their thoughts, feelings, or even their pain. The ability to empathize is not the same thing as mind-reading. You can empathize with someone by feeling what they are feeling, but that doesn’t mean that you are seeing into their minds. Imagine being in pain and being able to feel your friend’s pain in your own body.

Now imagine being able to take on their pain completely. You would be able to feel every pang of agony that they experience.

Source: The Blood Of Olympus

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