I wasn't interested in killing anyone and I know people who are a lot more serious about that than I am.

[ He let out a thoughtful hum. ]

First we convinced some of those on the other side through lies and deceptions, thanks to a well placed cell phone and a recording we happen to have of a pop star from the past. Then we came in appearing to have them severely outgunned to freak them out.

All in all it worked out pretty well, for the most part, considering there were minor wounds with one exception and that exception was backstabbed by an ally.