Nonsense. I see no reason why you could not learn if you desired to. Some of the most delicate ladies I've known have also been masterful with a sword. Unlike other weapons it requires a measure of grace and poise to wield properly.

[But he lays a hand ever so lightly on her arm with a small shake of his head, expression apologetic.]

Not to pressure you into anything you're uncomfortable with, of course. I merely wish to encourage you to broaden your horizons should you so desire. Not that magic cannot be plenty powerful enough in it's own right. I was quite a skilled mage before coming here, myself. Have you found adjusting to these new forms of magic troublesome?