Perhaps it might have been insulting, but Mòrag meant it in terms of choice, not ability. Thus a caution, if nothing else.

"They burn hot," she said, with a slight inclination of her head. Simply saying she was very good felt like a boast unproved, and adding titles such as 'Flamebringer' crossed the line from pride to immodesty when they added little to a conversation. "Forgive me the reaction."