A moments hesitation took the boy and worry spread across his face as his hands remained hovering out in the empty space.

“[i]But, ah.. people come from far and wide to enjoy this poison. I, I can take it back. It’s just, I was told to, told to give it to you...[/i]” 

His hands finally found his sides as he stood up tall and gave a small nod.  His eyes wide and alert darted from studying her mask trying to read any hint of emotion, the fingers that produced the flame and then back to the hallway from which he came.