Well, you asked for it.
No Going Back
The gun was old. Its heat sinks had been outdated when it was new and the vagaries of time had them done few favours. Thermal build-up had plagued the FN series from its first release and although the firmware had been updated many times the problem had never been truly eradicated. It radiated heat fiercely into the cramped confines of the purse.
Lori snatched her hand back sharply. The booking clerk looked up, his brow creasing. Lori clenched her fist and forced a smile.
“Single or return, Ma'am?”
“Single.”
Old or not, the gun had done its work.