"Before I will lead you to my sect as I promised, I want you to answer my question."
Rhodes protectively put his arm around his son's shoulders while looking at the black-haired man putting together some makeshift clothes from what others have to spare and whatever else they had on hand.
"Ask away."
Zoemi shrugged his shoulders while making sure that he isn't exposing himself while moving because f the lack of fabric in certain areas.
"You weren't just using the heat generated by the spiritual energy being transformed into star power for too long, were you? You actually gained control over fire. That's why you said that it took a while for you to gain access to the ranged attacks."
"?!?!"
"...!"
It was more of a declaration than actually questioning anything, and it sure did shock both Alan and Aaron listening in on the conversation between the two older men.