[...oh. Well, that's...new, isn't it. He kind of headtilts a little at it, but he doesn't seem too bothered; the question is definitely an interesting one, and he takes a moment to think it over, petting the Swablu, Rina, while he does so - he nods a bit to let her know that he's heard it, but the reply takes a moment.]

...in my experience, I find that pain begets violence, which just begets more pain. Inflicting suffering on others just causes them to inflict it back on you. I don't believe in keeping that cycle going; it's just an obstruction to lasting peace, and I'm not one to tell people that they deserve large amounts of suffering for any reason, as that isn't my right - that's between themselves and the gods.

There's a difference between suffering and punishment, though. Don't maim them when imprisoning will work, but if imprisonment is necessary, then by all means, do it. If nothing else, it'll give you continued access to the person; you can get information about them that way, and that might help stop the cycle without excessive violence.