[It isn't just words Kyle is looking for but reaction as well. Watching where Kazu's gaze goes and the look on his face. Listening for the beat of his heart, and even the way the timbre in their voice might change.

And he is rewarded in that, nodding at the reaction he has in that moment. And while Kyle understands his answer, he isn't going to be exactly kind either. ]

You know, they make candles here that have different burn temperatures. So you can start with something warming to things that are much hotter. You can get different colors and use them to make someone a living work of art. There's even magical ones that are cooling.

[ His voice is soft, almost promising these things as he paints a picture with words. ]

Imagine laying down lines in maybe red, just on the edge of being too much, too warm for tender skin... and then carefully scrapping it away.

[ Even as he asks, he lightly drags his nails over the wood. ]

And then lay lines of white over it, enchanted to be cooling. If you're okay with magical items, that is.