Lucien chuckled. "No, not really. If you are a witch you have it in you naturally, but you must be taught to bring it out and hone your skills. Where you born knowing how to read? Or did you have to be taught?" He wasn't being sarcastic, just truthful.
"He does have a lot of books." Lucien nodded. "I am currently reading about three books right now. This one, a history book, and some fiction work. I like to keep my options open." he leaned against the other when he sat down. It was cold, but with Lucien's inner fire he was not as cold. He would soon need to go burrow under some blankets for a while.
"I was not expecting an early winter. Then again I am from the west coast, we don't get much snow where I am from. Where are you from? Was is warm?"