"Yeah, albeit only in melee - well, maybe I could accelerate things out of my hand really fast -"

"You could also learn how to use a gun, if need be."

"I know how, though all of my practice is with Amentan guns, and have one that I swiped from one of the people who was trafficking Eefa when I met her."

"It's a useful skill."

"I don't love it but yeah."

"I don''t either but I think if things were a bit less safe I'd probably learn, if only because it can make it easier to avoid tense situations turning violent."

"Most people on Amenta never touch a gun and a lot of the ones who do are hobbyists. Not even all the police have them."

"Huh. The only reason I can get away with not carrying a gun is that there are usually people with guns around who would side with me in a fight."

"Fewer fights, at home." Sigh.

"Maybe we'll get there eventually - I think there are fewer fights here than when I was a kid."

"Here's hoping."

"Yeah... there's an area with a couple of abandoned houses in the outskirts of town people go to for target practice sometimes - would probably might make a decent place to test powers if you're going to try anything dangerous."

"What's the draw of the houses over some random empty space?"

"Targets, I think."

"If my power works to launch projectiles and it's not a lot worse than a gun it might be a lot better, I'd hate to deprive people of their targets."

"The targets are concrete walls - I'm guessing most of them will still be standing after you're through. Though if you'd rather not you can head outside of town for some empty space, though I'd recommend sticking close to the city wall."

"Maybe I'll try aiming at the ground first and if it's not that impressive switch to a wall."