Well, now you're ready when you see them. [ at least that's one less thing to be surprised by, right? ] They don't try to take a bite out of you or anything, if it's any consolation?

[ it probably isn't but he's trying to bring some comfort here! a subject change is probably the best way to do that, though - thankfully, Noctis' powers are the perfect shift. he's familiar with energy conversion from Poké Balls, sure, but that was science. this is straight up magic. ]

Hah! That's brilliant! [ he leans a little closer down to inspect the dagger, almost wondering if it's solid, but it sure seems to be! he has to wrap his head around this somehow... ] And convenient, too... is it just for weapons, or can you poof other stuff away like that, too?