Defense or offense?

Exploration Stage: Architect's Gardens
From: Mr. Black
Description: Dear designer, do you have any weapons? It is the duty of the Director of Security to know how many weapons exist in this city. We are not asking you to hand over any guns. We just want to check your holster.
Completed: As far as I know, the designer must have hated the idea of weapons. Every device she made to protect herself was intended to intimidate, not harm. Funny that such a designer would have a gun...