[quote=Sableyezer]
i'm pretty sure that our shipwright can handle the maintenance of weapons and such. might want to think of something else.
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Considering Allen spends his time around wood and metal without conversing with people very much, it would make sense. However, do remember that he will avoid touching weapons at all if he can help it. So with that in mind, someone else with the smarts to take care of weapons might be useful.