[ That is exactly it. He's getting more a hang of being something other than...well, you know. A tool. ]

The purpose of a Grim Angel is to serve the will of the gods, and so we are expected to be talented in combat. So yes, we are.

If we were not, the world as I knew it would have perished long ago.

[ So as far as he is concerned, it's justified. It just means he is extremely socially awkward outside of combat situations. ]