Yes, you're correct. "As in magic" - I have spent many thousands of years practicing.
Which is not very long for me, but I have learned that most consider "thousands" to be a very long time.

[AKA: they're legitimately trying to show off saying as much. They're just also bad about telling on themself.]

It is quite the pleasure, Julie. I must say, I don't believe I have met anyone so befitting a name like "Joyful" as you seem to be.