"Suit yourself," Tenaya replied, reaching over for a laser torch. She'd seen some specs for a sonic weapon of some kind (http://www.rangercentral.com/images/pris-ar-stunner.jpg) that could be combined with a laser for a boost of power, and she'd spent some of her credits on parts for the thing.

"So, what's that project you're putting together?" she asked as she welded together some of the equipment.