Read the conversation at a peer review for Ben’s short story.

“It seems your central character has a really cool power: being able to hear what others are thinking,” Tom said.
“Actually, I think it was more of a jinx,” replied Ben. “Being able to hear what people are really thinking is one of those things you think would be great until you can do it.”

Which stage of the short story’s plot is discussed in this passage?
A. conflict
B. climax
C. setting