"Oh, I practice violence, I just prefer it as a last resort. I'll hurt or kill if it's the only solution I can see. But if that's the case, it's a failing on my part for not being able to see a better solution."

He shrugged, smiling lopsided. "Want a suggestion for a spell? It's a popular one because of its raw efficiency. I can't tell you how to do it hermetically, of course, but if I give you the idea you can probably figure it out."