[Shiro shrugs slightly, a wry twist to his smile.]

Need is a strong term. I can get by without it. It's just handy is all. And that was my weapon hand, so it would be nice to not have to relearn everything.

Mine was made of an unusual material, was able to become a weapon, and could be a laser pointer.

[He chuckles and shakes his head.]

My friends made it for me before I wound up here. It's possible that whatever powers brought us here decided it was too much of a risk. I can't fault them for that.

Have you gotten yours tuned up since you got here?