>> I hope Flip is persistent; it's not likely he'll be able to use it effectively the first time he tries. <<

Oh, he is very persistent.

>> BUT, it is something someone near his own age wouldn't expect. <<

It doesn't take much skill to outmatch someone with none.

>> Flip, and later Coulson, is a /thinker/, which means he'll be /testing/ rather than just throwing things at the problem to see what sticks. <<

Yes, exactly. And just that process is enough to make some people squirm.

>> I love seeing his mom work with /his/ strengths, too. <<

She's very astute when she has the energy to be.