[He blinks, genuinely surprised by the reaction. He honestly wasn't being serious--but of course, that's what leads him to think the kid didn't have a very fond appreciation for fire, or at least what comes of it.]

... Sounds like you've had a lot of experience with the element.

[Wolfwood's never one to let a glare bog down his calm replies, though. Especially from a kid; he's dealt with quite a few temper tantrums and genuine livid replies from the orphans.]

It was a dark little joke I should've been more careful with. I'm sorry.