It will take Talcott some time to break years long habits of calling everyone 'sir' or 'ma'am' things that his grandfather had reminded him of near daily. Always be polite, always show respect. These people are nobility, son. Not like him.

"If you ever want an extra pair of hands in the kitchen I..." A slight shrug. "I've been helping Ignis for years so I know how to do most things."

And it was something to do, something to keep him occupied.

"Develop magic?" Oh that... that was dangerous. He thought back to that conversation with Red. He'd just wanted to protect people but then maybe she'd been right not to trust him. "That sounds fascinating and dangerous."

"And hilarious." Okay the idea of Prompto failing as hard with ice powers as Lance had with fire powers was just perfect.