But not a proper one.

[ Important difference.

And referencing magic isn't the best way to stall, since Hawke just raises a knuckle to rap it against the barrier. ]

And no. I know magic. This is, oh, I don't know, a machine? [ She looks up at the mistletoe. Still considering fire, only she'll consider it out loud this time. ] I could throw something at it, but it might backfire and kill us. Very messily, I might add.