"Sounds intense." He didn't state the obvious, didn't mention that Howard seemed to young to hold someone hostage. "Well, that's one sort someone has hands on experience with. How many types does that leave us?" He nodded. "Some of it is, some of it...well, I can't explain it. Seems like magic to me."

He arched an eyebrow, quietly watching him. "For now, yes. But if you continue reckless behavior, then you'll pay for it. Better to avoid it, yeah?"

He watched Howard, taking another sip of his coffee. "Yeah, that's Conner. I'm looking after him. He'd listen if I told him not to eat them all."