[ His eyes are on Rukia's sword as it reverts back to a more standard looking katana. He has questions about this, of course, but first he'll answer hers. ]
This knife will transform into a sword for those with Galran heritage. The Galra typically design weapons and technology to activate only when interfacing with a member of the species.
[ All of which gets said rather casually. He has nothing to hide on that front, even if he can already anticipate the follow up question. ]
What's the significance of your sword's transformation?
[ Huh. Is this guy not entirely human, too? Welcome to the squad, Keith. ]
What is a "Galra", exactly?
[ As she asks the question, she starts to sheath her sword. Well, she supposes she can tell him a little about how a zanpakuto works. ]
My sword, known as a zanpakuto, can take on various forms. Mine is named Sode no Shirayuki and utilizes ice for its techniques, hence why it turns white. Not every ice-based zanpakuto has that trait, but its appearance and abilities vary from person to person.
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This knife will transform into a sword for those with Galran heritage. The Galra typically design weapons and technology to activate only when interfacing with a member of the species.
[ All of which gets said rather casually. He has nothing to hide on that front, even if he can already anticipate the follow up question. ]
What's the significance of your sword's transformation?
no subject
What is a "Galra", exactly?
[ As she asks the question, she starts to sheath her sword. Well, she supposes she can tell him a little about how a zanpakuto works. ]
My sword, known as a zanpakuto, can take on various forms. Mine is named Sode no Shirayuki and utilizes ice for its techniques, hence why it turns white. Not every ice-based zanpakuto has that trait, but its appearance and abilities vary from person to person.