That's correct. [Less creepy-looking 'petals' and more sulfuric-scented smoke, but essentially, that's correct.]

Well, mutants are born with something called the X-gene, which allows us to develop powers at a certain age.

[Pushing it to the limit seems like Andrew Ryan's style.]

There's no reason to apologize, Miss Elizabeth! Though, if you don't mind, might I ask what sort of abilities those people were trying to achieve? Have you ever— [he hesitates, reconsiders then shakes his head.] Nevermind.