[ just wait until jasper can show you what he can really do with them. sure, they can be dangerous, but he has learned in his years how to manipulate them as well. everything from making sure to melt the butter just right to, ah, other activities. for now though, they are more so just telling of his temperament. of how he is perhaps a little nervous.

the seem to brighten a little at daeshim's words.]

You don't even know me, so I'm not sure how that works.

[ not that he refutes it. just... it is a strange thing to say.

the laughter that was hiding at the corner of his lips, the sparks, fade a little as he tips his head and speaks quietly.] Keeping secrets from people you love is never a good idea, even if feelings might get hurt. Besides, if it is a version of me who is to say he will not just try harder? I can almost bet that's what I would do.

[ there, the spark is back.] Perhaps I would even kiss myself to figure it out.