[ yeah, shylock could tell as much thanks to his sensory magic. he just feels like teasing the human a little, evident with a little giggle he made just now. ]

To be fair, every Lost Soul starts out with little to no magic in their arsenal while they're in Hell, and they'll have to prove themselves first in order to gain it all back. That being said, those who don't usually have magic might be able to gain some regardless.