[Malcolm had let him touch the candle at first, when he'd just started trying to control it. It made it easier to make sure the fire ended up on the candle and not on the floor. Or worse, on his father. But after enough singed fingers, Wolfe had been more than willing to try without touching.
What had made it easier at first though was Malcolm calling it a game. Yes it was serious, of course it was serious, but when you're twelve years old and thinking your life is over, knowing that there are still games you can play makes life just a little more bearable.]
You don't have to though. If you do, be careful of burning your fingers.
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[Malcolm had let him touch the candle at first, when he'd just started trying to control it. It made it easier to make sure the fire ended up on the candle and not on the floor. Or worse, on his father. But after enough singed fingers, Wolfe had been more than willing to try without touching.
What had made it easier at first though was Malcolm calling it a game. Yes it was serious, of course it was serious, but when you're twelve years old and thinking your life is over, knowing that there are still games you can play makes life just a little more bearable.]
You don't have to though. If you do, be careful of burning your fingers.