[ The fact that he doesn't immediately question how she was able to do what she just did tells her that it's probably not unheard of where he's from. Maybe not common, but he's seen enough that's not Normal Human behavior to not be completely shocked by it. That's... comforting, in a way. Might even make it easier when she tells him.

Taking the lantern from him, she shakes her head, squinting as a veritable river runs down her face. ]

I wouldn't have risked something happening to the lantern. I'm not ready to die again just yet — at least, not like this. So thank you.