“No don't!” the professor yelled reaching out to stop Gafor.
Startled by the professor's action Gafor dropped the device he'd
been holding. “I suspect that they are small disguised personal
defense lasers. Considering the age of most of these I'm
worried that they'd misfire if activated.”
Gafor scooted his chair back from the table, “Why do you
think they're lasers?” he asked carefully looking at the objects
on the table. “Maybe they're just lights or decorations of some
kind?” Gafor sighed when he saw the Proffessor's glare.
“Why would they try to disguise ordinary lights?” he asked
but quickly continued before Gafor could respond. “They
wouldn't, but self-defense lasers they would.” The professor
said nodding. Gafor stared at the devices, deep in thought as
he considered the Professors words.
“I still don't think they're lasers,” Gafor said after a few
minutes of silence.
“Well what do you think they are then?” The Professor
prompted.
“I suspect that these might be some kind of light based
communication devices.” Gafor responded. The professor
considered the idea for a few minutes. Eventually he shrugged