"That's not very different from being a magician."

Magic is always more powerful than the person wielding it. It always ends badly if a magician forgets it. The balance must be kept. There's only death and destruction when it's not.

"What kind of enchantments do you think would it be best for storing?"

If he were to suggest anything, he'd choose something that's either complicated or time-consuming. More complicated than a stupid rain spell.

About the smuggling... hmm... that was Kell's illicit hobby for a long time. He likes to think he was quite good at it.