Tigers are far from lumbering beasts. They're some of the most cunning hunters of the animal world. And majestic. Deadly but beautiful.

[He rolls his shoulder in a shrug.] At least so far as they've been described in fiction and depicted in art. Now- [He holds his acquired bundle of lanterns out to her.]

Would you mind holding these for a moment? Thank you. [He doesn't give her the option as he raises a hand, urging a bit of will to his fingertips and flame come to his call, lacing around his fingers delicately, and expertly avoiding his sleeves and any other flammable surface. He closes his fist a moment later, and the flame disappears.]

It isn't a ridiculous drama, here.