"I can help you boil the water," he said. He offered a lopsided grin. "'Powers.'"

He followed her lead and took a seat himself. He spent a few moments thinking of where to start before shrugging and pointing to himself. No better place to start than in the deep end.

Lo vanet Espedon, he said. The student gave her a quizzical look and a nod, asking with his eyes. Introductions were always a good place to start.