As was often the case, Alice was unfamiliar with the some of the terminology being used. Though she would try her best to learn it, there was simply no quick and easy way to get over a barrier emerging not only from different time periods, but different races and civilizations altogether.

She watched the demonstration with interest, surprised at how quickly it had all happened. "I can certainly see how it would be. Are you the only one who favors such methods of weapon storage?"