And that, that is the start of control. "Not cold fire yet, but that might change, in time." It really will depend on the extent of his control, the extent of his power. It baffles Carolina that he could start exhibiting such magic now, at this age, with so little learning for control of it--

--unless it was sealed. It was in his blood, he had mentioned the matriarchs of his line. That, that made more sense than merely being a late bloomer. He smiles at her, that fear of fire at least temporarily abated, and there's potential here that she can't help but find interesting. His ambitions and hers could drive him far, if he allowed her that.

But first, patience. And learning. "Don't worry. You won't begin randomly starting fires. But that is a good beginning."