Butler, exactly how much information do you have access to? I questioned as I took a moment to collect my thoughts and start working through my grandfather's breathing exercises.
[I have access to REDACTED, in Odysseu terms, I have access to enough information to fill approximately 1.3e+15 or One quadrillion, Three hundred trillion of your average books without repeating any information]
Oh, come on... Is that supposed to be a number or something? Is there no way that you can be helpful right at this moment instead?
The little "∞" began to pulse thicker and thinner once again. I took this to mean Butler was thinking. So I took that time to calm my family, still huddled together, their looks of bewilderment and shock still plain to see on their faces. 

Looking sheepish, I glanced over at the smoking remains of the window I had vented the 'shimmers' out of, 
"Well, looks like I'll probably have to replace that before the snow gets in, huh?"
"What was that, L??" Lilae questioned.
"Well," I scratched the back of my head, 
"I can sense these kinds of shimmers in the air around us. I think it is something to do with the heat in the room." I coughed and got up shakily, dusting myself off, 
"And I just kind of sucked them into my arm, which is why it must now be so cold here." Even now, it was cold enough that my breath was misting the air with small plumes of fog. Looking at my brother and sister, I asked, 
"Are you guys able to see any shimmers in the air?" They looked at each other and then shook their heads at me, 
"no, " they said almost simultaneously. However, Ombra chimed in from the back, 
"I can see a kind of..." she paused and put a finger to her lips, her lips pushed against it in thought, 
"Well, they look like strings in the air." All heads swivelled to her.
"Don't interact with them carelessly," I said in a little bit of a panic, 
"it drains something from within your mind, and you start feeling as if your thoughts are heavier to move than mountains are. That's why I had to release all those shimmers within me. By the way, sorry about that, Mum. I'll fix the window, I promise... Just as soon as I learn how to fix a window..." My mother smirked and raised her eyebrow at me before continuing to comfort my siblings.

*Ding*
[Permission to create 'user interface' gained from REDACTED. In exchange, REDACTED has requested access to the memories of user SSS-055. Do you accept?]
The "∞" symbol in the corner of my vision was again pulsing ominously as it seemingly awaited my answer. Stunned, I asked Butler 
How valuable would this 'user interface' be for me?
[User interface will provide easily understandable and continually updated information about the condition of people, the environment, and energy states around the user. Most residents within the Unbound Collective use some form of user interface. I estimate this to be extremely useful to you.]
I thought about it. I didn't particularly appreciate having my mind meddled with like this. Was this going to mess with my mind? Would I even know which memories were being picked through? Would there be any consequences for saying yes? Or even saying no for that fact. But at this moment, I caught sight of my mother, smiling as she held onto the shoulders of my brother and sister to comfort them. But her eyes, they were almost welling with tears. I could tell that this had shaken her, and she was worried, even if she wasn't letting it show. I sighed, if it meant keeping them safe and happy, I'd happily give everything I have for these few precious people in my life. Looking over and meeting Ombra's eyes, I smiled meekly.
Butler. I said with a heavy heart. I accept.

[Beginning user interface creation, please refrain from will-bending whilst this transition is underway.]
I cringed, ready for a fresh serving of pain, but to my relief, the pain never came. The only noticeable change so far was that my scalp started to tingle. 
*Ding*
[Creation of user interface complete, commencing display]
Two bars appeared next to Butler's symbol, one named "Body condition" and the other called "Willpower." Looking up, I noticed small, mostly transparent "+" symbols hovering to the top right of everyone in the room. I furrowed my brow, wondering what it meant, as I looked at the symbol belonging to my mother. To my surprise, information popped up in front of me.

[Adeline Everlast]
- Age: 37 SOL
- Body condition: 98%
- Willpower: 73%
- Mortis Drive: N/A

Surprised, I looked at my little sister, repeating the same process to expand the information.

[Lilae Everlast]
- Age: 12 SOL
- Body condition: 100%
- Willpower: 94%
- Mortis Drive: Advanced, maturation phase.

Butler, what is a "maturation phase"?
[The maturation phase of the MD is a blocker placed on the MD to prevent damage to minds too young to support sustained use of an MD]
Oh, I guess that makes sense. I wouldn't want to deal with a temper tantrum of a 12-year-old with powers either, I thought to myself. Thinking back, Ombra seemed to be the only person with a new type of sense. Looking over at her, I pulled up the information once more.

[Ombra Bright]
- Age: 16 SOL
- Body condition: 100%
- Willpower: 87%
- Mortis Drive: Advanced, space folding attuned, Rank 1 - early stage.

However, my attention was pulled away when I felt an intense stare aimed at me. Focusing my eyes past the information, I saw Ombra staring daggers at me, brow furrowed in confusion. 
"Did you do something? My head felt tingly after you looked at me," she accused. I didn't think it would be a good idea to reveal Butler just yet, so I edited a little, 
"Well yeah, I can kind of see some information about you, including your MD."
"Really? How? What did it say?" she asked. 
"I'm not sure how, but it says you have a 'space folding attuned, Rank 1 - early stage' MD, although I'm not really sure what that is," I answered, shrugging apologetically. I knew that I could ask Butler for the answers, and I soon would, but for now, I felt as if I had done countless math sums at the same time as I had run around the town and back. I was simply exhausted and needed more time to consult Butler on various questions that plagued me. Quickly side-stepping any further questions from anyone else, I looked at my mom and told her how I was feeling. In reply, she hurried me off back downstairs after I waved goodbye to the Bright family, beaming a smile at Ombra in particular. Mum left me in my room, telling me she would check in on me regularly and that she would bring me some of the soup she had been making in a few hours.

Once again alone and lying on my bed, I asked Butler, 
How do I see my own information?
[To see your own status menu, just think "status"]
shrugging, I thought, status.

[Elmund Everlast]
- Age: 16 SOL
- Body condition: 89% [Fatigue]
- Willpower: 14%
- Mortis Drive: Advanced, energy manipulation attuned, Rank 1 - early stage.
- Reaper Mark: - Rank 1, tied to Mortis Drive rank
                          - Bonded to REDACTED
                          - sharing sensory information and access to memories
                          - access to REDACTED and user interface

Butler, what does "energy manipulation attuned" mean?
[No database match for this type of advanced MD, reverting to deductive reasoning analysis. An energy manipulation-attuned MD likely allows the user to direct, transform and store energy of varying types.]
What do you mean by 'energy'?
[Energy refers to many things. The most common energy types are as follows: Thermal energy, Kinetic energy, Electrical energy, Electromagnetic energy, Chemical energy, and Nuclear energy]
I thought back to what had happened upstairs, and I was reasonably confident I had absorbed the heat in the room around me, so I checked.
Butler, what type of energy did I use upstairs when I was will-bending?
[You used the most basic type of energy, thermal energy]
How do I use the other types of energy?
[I am unsure, however advancing in MD rank classification will usually result in the MD attunement becoming more powerful, you will likely gain access to more types of energy based on your level of attunement]
Okay, well, how do I advance my MD rank classification?
[MD rank classification depends on two main factors: Will-bending strength and Mastery over your MD attunement. Will-bending strength can be improved by stressing your willpower, like working a muscle to strengthen it. MD mastery can be improved with repetitive and creative use of your MD attunement.]
And just like that, I had somehow found clear goals even within the day's chaos. Goals I felt I needed to achieve in order to protect my family. But first, I really needed to rest.