Quote Originally Posted by Angel Wing
Well... the reason he didn't get a burn mark is because it's Final Fantasy. When you are attacked, you don't get hurt physically, instead, it hurts your Spr and HP.
Does that explain it why (SPOILER)Edea's Ice Strike through Squall's heart didn't leave him any physical injuries?

I find it weird how Squall has so much trouble fighting Seifer in the intro FMV. In every battle you fight against him, Seifer is a total cakewalk, and Squall defeats him easily.