[he nods in acknowledgment; he definitely talked to Eliot and liked what he had to say, but Cao Pi is always up for feeling out people through their relationships. Quentin may still be a little irritating but he's warming up quickly to the idea of at least getting along]

Ice axes...made of ice, or capable of conjuring ice? It seems those of us with similar abilities are doing just fine - the Grandmaster also uses ice powers, and he hasn't reported any problems with his.