After a moment, Cal said, "I think I would help them with the creation of guns. We have similar weapons in my world and yes, they make causing death much easier--"

Assuming you weren't a stormtrooper with terrible aim, of course.

"--but I would like to think that the people will remember how terrible it was to be under the thumb of the mages and won't commit such atrocities against one another. There will always be people with violent tendencies, and they'll always find a way to cause harm to others. If the guns can help people save themselves and protect themselves, it's a matter of supporting the greater good."