[Steven only looks back at him with a mild expression.] I don't know, Solus—do I? It's a practicality that ought to be addressed. Crime often turns violent, after all. It's better to be prepared for it to.

[Don't be like him, who had a minor crisis of conscience when he realized just how much he enjoyed choking out strangling a security guard into unconsciousness. Even if his space tyrant boyfriend did help him get his head on straight about that one.]

It seems to be more divine powers than magics—the space llama god that summons us is said to be the one who does it.