"Because I'd know if I shot off a spell, obviously", he shot back without a beat, giving Selwyn a withering look. "Although, to be fair... you don't look like you could do much harm, so maybe nothing happened. We just got hit by the chairs." Clue shrugged one slender shoulder in a manner that made him come across a lot more brawny and casual than he was.

"Speaking of which, better get a move on", he added, turning to the huge mess of scattered chairs. He picked two up with considerably more strength than he had a moment ago.

It's amazing what having the right mindset can do.