[“Setting parts of himself on fire” is such a strange way to phrase it. It certainly drives home the idea that such a middling little display is a novelty in her eyes.]

It’s basic magic. If you can even call it that. I use it as a light source, and not much else.

[But if she doesn’t feel any different, then why did he get the short end of the stick? So much of his mind feels quieter (a good thing), so much of his prior abilities feel distant (likely not so good.)]

Best it’s good for now, apparently, is giving strangers a light. …You really don’t feel any different?