I hardly need to, do I, when there are so many of these things here meant for just that purpose...

[ He reaches across the circle, and sat back with one of the various toys. A cat-o-nine-tails which was clearly meant for play rather than brutality, made with soft velour--it would none the less hurt when used, but it wasn't made with the thick leather or braided straps that some of the others boasted. ]

This one, for example. These have been used for thousands of years, I'm sure I can negotiate my way around their use.