I didn't stumble, Albert, and neither did you. I believe we were pulled.
[This is a serious piece of information. He's yet to work out how or why, but he feels certain about that much. Which is, at least to Coop, a lot more worrying.]
[Because that indicates powers with some kind of purpose.]
[But with his attention redirected by the "spirit guide" comment, a faint amusement eases the seriousness in his expression, mostly shown in a fraction of a raise of his eyebrows.]
I'd use the word "partner". Significantly less mystical but not without the ability to, yes, guide.
no subject
[This is a serious piece of information. He's yet to work out how or why, but he feels certain about that much. Which is, at least to Coop, a lot more worrying.]
[Because that indicates powers with some kind of purpose.]
[But with his attention redirected by the "spirit guide" comment, a faint amusement eases the seriousness in his expression, mostly shown in a fraction of a raise of his eyebrows.]
I'd use the word "partner". Significantly less mystical but not without the ability to, yes, guide.