It had been his plan, and that she's already trying to foil it has a frown pass briefly across his brow. He's quick to share some of his scholarly philosophy, however. "You can never spend too much on something that's for reading."

"Nothing, but I don't think you're ready for it yet." He sets his cup down again, a stalling move to help him choose his words. "I... believe your connection with fire comes from an emotional, passionate place. That's usually how people connect with fire. Water is like that too. It's an emotional, empathic element, but it's less likely to aggravate the impulsive, combustive properties of fire. It might be a way to channel your emotion into something less... explosive. Earth will help you ground yourself, and let you dictate how fast you get acquainted with your power. It will help with control."