"From what I understand, it seems to be inherited, at least for Deryni. A trusted friend can heal, his son discovered he can also heal. There's still a lot we have to learn, for a while he wasn't even going to try, but it does seem certain things run in families, like green eyes."

Kelson listened, wondering how much of their two species were similar, and how they would ever find out.

"Yes, the ward cubes are magic, and have to be activated by ritual." Kelson looked around, making sure no one was paying too close attention, and then opened a hand, crimson handfire materializing.

"It's just light." Sure, he could conjure actual fire, but Kelson went for the childsplay magic right now. He trusted Curufin, but he also wasn't about to give away everything he could do right now.