[The question gives him pause, because yeah, okay, his concept of impressive is pretty wild compared to most people. But that comparison is part of the problem; he knows too many exceptionally capable people.]

Watch my dad or Cor in action, if you ever get the chance... that's how magic is supposed to be used. They can pinpoint their spells, and they can use a few I don't even know. Or Ignis, he can channel the elements through his daggers with the kind of skill you wouldn't believe unless you saw it. I never said I can't use magic, just... it's safer when I don't. Never got the hang of it.

[He doesn't like how it hurts his friends. Battles are hard enough without making them worry about friendly fire.]