[ He would be more incredulous if the same question hadn't been asked of him before. Wordlessly, he raises a hand and creates a small, flickering fireball above his palm. ]

Strictly speaking, the tattoo allows me to utilise my magic. I presume 'tis some sort of conduit. But if you mean to ask whether what I use comes naturally to me, then yes, it does.

[ With a lazy gesture, he wills the fire into a twisting arc of flame, letting it dance around his hand and wrist. ]