Marr took Jaden?s lightsaber and turned it over in his hands, examining the hilt from all angles.
?Now take it apart,? Jaden said. He had chosen the lesson because he thought it would be well suited to Marr?s talents as an engineer.
?This is yours, Master, and??
?Take it apart, Marr. It?s a weapon. It?s made to be durable. You won?t break anything.? Jaden eyed his chrono and set the timer. ?You have five minutes.?
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