As it was handed over, Shannon took it with his free hand and felt it out. It was definitely intricate, but once he placed which end the arms went inside and which side tapered into the container for the fingers, the image practically snapped into place. He pictured its use for a moment, then nodded. "I wouldn't say no," he said in an obviously-interested tone of voice.

For a moment, he simply continued to feel it out. Then, Shannon tilted his head in Eli's direction and asked, "What else have you got there?"