But he tries it, and more than that, succeeds, which does make an impression on Heine. He watches closely both Jade's motions and then the effects on the bird. While it's still clucking he moves it to get a closer look, grasping it by the neck and head firmly but not harshly.

Completely gone. Heine waits for a moment longer, in case the hex is weakly cast enough to dispell itself. When it isn't, he smooths his hand over the bird from head to tail and it's cigarettes again.

How is he supposed to treat children again? He's probably best off giving the kid some menial labor to do, but he really doesn't have any to assign. And as for trying to make someone feel remorse, Heine isn't the type either, so he's got nothing to offer.

"How'd you pick up nonverbal casting?"