That's true. Perhaps they are context based. At any rate, you could always throw them at somebody in a pinch. It might startle them enough to give you time to run if you are in really dire straits.

[Her lips quirk at the thought of that. It probably wouldn't be the most graceful maneuver, but it would be amusing to watch, if nothing else.]

I suspect a lot of things will become more clear when we are actually expected to engage in combat, in fact. I almost find myself looking forward to it; it should be a good opportunity to get some answers.