"I had one back in Russia, but it didn't come along for the trip." She hadn't been trusted to keep it on her own. Unless she was using it for their interests, it was kept under lock and key. A precaution to help keep her in check—her and other assets. Red Room liked to keep their weapons under control.

That's more story than Evie needs, though. Sometimes it's better to keep the details light.

"For the time being, though... it's not so bad. Midnight mystique—I like that."

She pauses, taking another sip before she says, "Seems like you came back to town at an interesting time."