Oh well, see? We all have our innate talents. It's like singing. Or juggling. But even better because let's be honest, no one really thinks juggling is that impressive.

[She catches his eye at the boyish pleasure, grins that he is at least capable of that sort of thing and then pats his shoulder affectionately.]

I don't worry about it. When I was your age, I was short and constantly ill and terrible at magic. Now look where I am now! Tall, pretty, rich, Kirkwall's most eligible bachelorette, an arch-mage. Just give it time.

Or just sulk about it. Sulking is very satisfying sometimes.