[ ... To be honest, even knowing what he knew now, that would be considered another action of bravery to him. Not many people would dare to get up that close to his flames; even less so outside of battle. That was no exaggeration.

The fact that Eric had done so rather casually was rather monumental to him. Rather touching, really; it's something he hadn't felt very often. In fact, he's not even sure it was something he had before this moment. But he was sure it was possible and he couldn't be bothered to remember it (heh) or... he just flat out simply didn't remember due [ spoilers ]. ]

You're not wrong. Can control it without a single thought, after all.

[ And now he'll let out a snort; the bright light and the innuendo really having that much of an affect on him. Those words also do vaguely reminded him of something he had originally intended to speak with Eric about (involving uh, last night's actions), but he'll put it aside for now, letting the flame go out right about then.

And he just really wanted to kiss Eric for that pun, so he'll do that, even if it's a short one. When he'll pull away, he'll speak again. ]

Yeah, you are. Not many could handle the heat of the Almighty Conflagration, either. So you've got twice the bragging rights than anyone else.