Soft buzz filled the room as she activated the device. She gave it a few experimental swings, trying very hard not to hit anyone in the process. The stable beam of energy cut through the air with thunderous swishes and flashes of blue.
Shepard deactivated the contraption and weighted the handle in her hand. It was so light, not heavier than that knife Tali liked to carry strapped to her leg.
She looked at Kasumi sharply.
"Where did you get it?"
"In a bar," the thief said, giggling nervously. "Some old, robed fart left it lying around."