He knew his ability to control magic wasn't fine, and merely shrugged at that, not terribly concerned. He was not a subtle option for the Queen, and said so. At her second question, he paused, and recounted her exact words and even her tone, which had screamed her scorn at his request, at least to him. He then added his own thoughts. "The tone alone was bad enough, but then she called my ability to fight and kill into question, and THAT was what made my temper explode. And yes, I realize I might be overreacting somewhat, but I have always known how to fight, how to hurt, even how to kill."