So, it isn't a real gun?

[ Interesting. Jing Yuan figured that it must have been, but appearances are truly deceiving. A prop can be just as useful for a focus, if not moreso.

Though there are also advantages to it being a weapon as well. ]

...It holds some form of sentimental value to you, then. Was it a gift by someone you knew?

[ Or perhaps a reward of some sort that reminds one of something quite nice? ]