"Yeah, well, let's assume that warning people that their magical ability machine might be a danger to themselves and others is likely not on their radar. What do they care if their prisoners blow one another up? Come on. They'll just kidnap some more," he says in bright cheery tones that don't match the darkness in his expression.

"Tried a bit smaller? Maybe in a fireplace or some such? Maybe if it's where fire's meant to be it won't get so bad?" It's a theory, and one he wouldn't know if might work or not, if only that he's yet to toy with that machine.