For a moment, Orcelito considers going back into the house and fetching Riona’s gem for her. Then he remembers what happened when he touched Kit’s gem, and he can almost feel his arm burning again. They'll have to find another solution.

“Kit’s right. Fire climbs, so we should stay near the ground.” Anyone who’s ever lit a torch knows that. Once again, Riona’s lack of real-world experience puzzles him. But if she’s ‘no good with fire’, he will accept that as an explanation for now.

He bursts into a relieved smile when Kit draws out the vial. He does find it peculiar that she chooses to sleep with her equipment, but he’s learned to accept such idiosyncrasies, especially when they turn out to be blessings. “Yes, that’s perfect! I’ve heard the effects last an hour. That should be enough time to reenter the house.” He hopes. To Riona, he adds, “You'll need to pour the entire vial over yourself for it to work.”

As for himself, Orcelito rolls back the cuff of his left sleeve to reveal his night gem, the bracelet turned so it doesn’t touch his skin. It’s another piece of jewelry he’s taken to wearing constantly. But he'll wait until the others are in the air before he takes off.