You shrug

You know the answer is no, but you can't help but want to keep the door open, so you shrug. "I haven't figured out how, but I like to imagine its a possibility," you say, "I mean my grandfather could control two." You're lying but he doesn't seem to pick up on your subtle change in tone. You've never been the greatest at lying, but apparently, you've gotten better. He nods and looks at your roommate urgently. She gasps and checks her watch before grabbing his hand and sprinting from your room, sending back a quick, "see ya!'