Talk:Absorption/@comment-70.161.233.200-20141219162701

Not exactly. When rou eats something, he gains the potential or ability to use a skill/technique/ability (I'll just call it an ability). Depending on the nature of the ability he obtains and any affinity he has to the ability, he can increase his proficiency by either using it more or getting stronger/leveling/ranking-up. For things like spells however, Rou had to learn about the actual magic/spellcasting process before he can cast spells. That's why the introductory magic books (i.e. magic for dummies) he got from one of his subordinates was important for him learning to use magic spells like fire instead of using his pyrokinesis ability. Another interesting thing that I have heard/read Rou can do, is combine several lesser abilities into one superior ability.

Hope that made sense.