"Of that, I have no doubt," Alex answered, pushing his glasses onto his forehead. He looked up at Gavin, finally smiling and beckoning him closer.
"Nothing explodes with this particular one, but it'll incapacitate someone if it's done right," he explained. "Magical tripwire. Kick 'em while they're down. Though I have been meaning to test this smokescreen thing, that and this spell that I think is for turning things inside out? Obviously I don't have a lot of volunteers for that one, and I'm hesitant to try it on living things."