[his smugness flickers for a moment. Mistakes? Well, it does take time to learn how to control such an ability, after all.]

If I have it's because people squirm around too much. There's no way for my ability to backfire on me like that.

[he heaves himself up, shoulders his sword, and comes on down with hands in his pockets again]

Do you really need my approval? I said it wasn't bad. Could be useful if this kind of attack is a regular occurrence around here.