For several seconds, no one laughed. They mostly started at Alrik like he may have lost a few screws in his brain. Then Eliza chuckled.
"Trust you to make jokes in such a serious situation." She sighed, and nudged him with her elbow to sit.
"An explanation for those who just got here. Don't ask why or how, because even those of us who saw it happen have no idea what the fuck is going on. But a few minutes ago, he was setting things on fire just by touch. I had to get him in the pool and ice it as much as possible to bring his temperature down. He burned some curtains in our room, and even melted off the shower faucet." Eliza said, and Ansa frowned.
"Umm. I'm more confused. You're saying he literally had fire coming out of his hands? Like a firebender from the cartoon he referenced?" Mira asked.
