[ It would take quite a bit for Himeka to believe someone is being awful and Julie's reaction is no exception. She has a habit of stepping forward without thinking, but now that she understands that this is a boundary, it's something she can keep in mind.

(Even if she was a little proud of how the bottled fire turned out. Maybe she can show it off to the dragonets in her domain later.)

Himeka nods in agreement. ]

I won't use fire or lightning magics in here, you have my word. In fact, I won't use any spells.

[ She bows deep in apology, which kind of awkwardly flops the glowing pumpkin around her shoulder. When she straightens, she smiles tentatively. ]

I am still curious about this "Fireball" of yours, if it's all the same? I've had spiced liquor before, but never by that name.