"I know I certainly didn't appreciate it. That was back when Merrin and I were still enemies. She is very good at using her magic offensively." Admiration made it into his voice.

He looked around, considering. "You're right about that. I'm used to most people around me carrying blasters. I... hope my lightsaber isn't worrying anyone." He'd never cared about it before. But most people who hadn't bought what the Empire was selling didn't feel threatened by a lightsaber in the hands of a Jedi.

"I guess if you encountered combative magic where you were before, weapons were a bit more normal."