Hold onto your thanks until you hear it.

[Ah, the self-sacrificial nature of all those who'd bear the title of hero. Often, Stephen is not even immune.]

Next time you're wanting to test out the limit of your abilities, turn your attention away from a random guard in the castle. Come to me, instead. I've just proven I can handle you; that includes any wayward experimentations you suddenly get it into your head to play around with.