[he looks at the flames dancing around her hand, face neutral as he stares before looking up at her eyes, seeing the change from gold back to it’s natural color.

taeseok remains silent, unsure whether he should tell her. it’s clear she’s just as confused as he is about what they are, seeking answers from any source they can find.

he won’t be much help to her and vice versa but he can take comfort in knowing he’s no longer alone]

When I was a child. My powers awoken as I slept. I woke up to find the home I was living in on fire and the family burned alive.

[he remains emotionless, refusing to show the pain that night still causes him but he can’t stop the way his hands are shaking on his lap]