1. "You could say that, but they can't think for themselves."
2. "So, what? They're basically your familiars?"
3. "As long as they have magic to spare, they can even go very, very far away."
4. "The flame troops have enough magic that they can act individually."
5. "It's more like they automatically act based on simple orders."
6. Ralaire realizing she's smarter than them.
7. "Well, they're not supposed to..."
8. "Are you sure they aren't capable of thought?"
9. "?!"