"In my world, asset is a finely honed skill." Or a person that could be used like a finely honed weapon.

"The only other person I know that can do extraordinary things was born with her ability." It hadn't kicked in until later in her life, but it seemed like it was a part of Buffy, at least how she explained it.

"I've trained to be a soldier most of my life." Alex knew that most of his body language screamed warrior even when he was relaxing. "but it wasn't something innate in me. Mine was definitely a learned skill. "Does the ability run in your family?"