[Although the remark had been rhetorical at best, he can understand her abilities having limitations, even if he's really only seen a handful of people manifest power in as focused a way as her. It makes the most sense to him out of everything else she says.]
--Cake?
[What does any of that have to do with the ferry running aground? He betrays his confusion in a fleeting glance over his shoulder, the lighter skin of his face cutting a swathe in the darkness to make up for his eyes reflecting no light.]
no subject
--Cake?
[What does any of that have to do with the ferry running aground? He betrays his confusion in a fleeting glance over his shoulder, the lighter skin of his face cutting a swathe in the darkness to make up for his eyes reflecting no light.]