Keep in mind, most of us are LA0, but we have flight or flight analogues nigh on-demand (and our access to flight will only increase), and we're already scheming to use the ritual magic system to get all kinds of constantly active magical abilities on the cheap.  The way the rules work out, flight and the magic perks don't mean much.  The Cherubim in particular could easily be LA2 and still not be very hot.<br/><br/>And it may be better to wait until you can speak with this new candidate, then work with them to hash something out.