Yes it suuuucks!!
Honestly, I figured that it was too difficult for them to do at the time, so everything was taken away. But if you remember Spekkio, he says something to the effect of, magic is from the heart, so I never thought their weapons had anything to do with it. They do with techs, but not magic, the way I see it. I know I'm being picky, but it always annoyed the hell out me. Ha ha!