[ He looks amused at that pragmatic answer. It's not like he'd asked out of any desire to learn those skills; unfortunately, magic doesn't work that way. But he appreciates the consideration(?). It says something about this youth. ]

It does, indeed. [ He'll repay one good answer with another, speaking amicably even as he scans their surroundings. ] Magic is based on the ability to control mana -- the energy in the environment, and inherent to oneself.

But, you see ... [ Vangeance's words peter off into a quiet, thoughtful hum. ] ... as far as I know, the entire continent shares the same understanding of magic that my homeland does. So if we're both unfamiliar with each other's abilities, either you, or I, or most likely both of us have ended up very far from home.

[ That was really the reason he'd asked about Megumi's abilities. He'd harbored some genuine curiosity, of course, but it's more that he's really coming to understand what bizarre circumstances he's ended up in. His calm smile doesn't waver, even as he looks over unfamiliar surroundings, murmuring quietly, ]

This could be quite the troublesome situation.