Combat experience? Oh he had plenty, just not hand to hand. He was much better with weapons or technology orrrr when it came down to wars, he was usually good in them. Sparing Eric a small look, he shrugged his shoulders. He would of mentioned that his first act in this world was actually to commit mass genocide of an entire race so he was hardly a wuss, but he decided not to spill that part out in front of Rose. That'd lead to another lecture.

"I've spoken to Lucifer before, I suppose I could try again. Its better than jumping right in and attacking, that'd make us the villains," Or so thats how it worked in Johns head. He would like a peaceful alternative but he wouldn't shy away from a fight.