"I bought this enchanted sword," the student said. "It glows in the presence of someone who questions their identity."

Buying such a sword was a strong hint, the swordmaster thought. "And it glows?"

"It glows regardless of how far away I am!"

"Ah. Is it a sword, or an identity doubt detector?"

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@MicroSFF "Master, I had a thought. What if the sword doubts its identity?"

"I know a smith who specialises in ploughshares. We can ask her."