[It makes him feel uncomfortable, like letting down his walls a little too much for his comfort. But Mako is different. Mako is safe. He knows he can trust Mako, resolutely. ]
And thanks, I know you wouldn't- uh, attach strings. But thanks.
[For confirming that. For making it clear Varian's very hard-won trust isn't misplaced. He watches as Majo grabs the stick, listening to him as he speaks, trying his best to understand what he's saying. This is nothing he ever thought he'd have to deal with. It's not hard and solid science, he can't figure this out with an equation or by lab testing. He has to actually learn how to harness his own power.
He's never really noticed how much control Mako has over his power until now, when he's realised just how uncontrollable fire generated by a person is. It's really impressive. He glances at Mako, then down at the flame. Right. Concentrate. He tries to focus on the fire, tries to ignore the voice in the back of his head that's still screaming at how wrong this is. ]
I...I don't know. It doesn't feel hot? But apparently, I'm freezing and I can't feel that either. [His brow furrows, almost comical as he squints at it.] Um- what- what sort of feeling should I be...looking for?
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[It makes him feel uncomfortable, like letting down his walls a little too much for his comfort. But Mako is different. Mako is safe. He knows he can trust Mako, resolutely. ]
And thanks, I know you wouldn't- uh, attach strings. But thanks.
[For confirming that. For making it clear Varian's very hard-won trust isn't misplaced. He watches as Majo grabs the stick, listening to him as he speaks, trying his best to understand what he's saying. This is nothing he ever thought he'd have to deal with. It's not hard and solid science, he can't figure this out with an equation or by lab testing. He has to actually learn how to harness his own power.
He's never really noticed how much control Mako has over his power until now, when he's realised just how uncontrollable fire generated by a person is. It's really impressive. He glances at Mako, then down at the flame. Right. Concentrate. He tries to focus on the fire, tries to ignore the voice in the back of his head that's still screaming at how wrong this is. ]
I...I don't know. It doesn't feel hot? But apparently, I'm freezing and I can't feel that either. [His brow furrows, almost comical as he squints at it.] Um- what- what sort of feeling should I be...looking for?