How about a punch to the face instead. Seriously.
The page below comes from a book about 100 items that women can use as improved weapons if attacked. Check out the full post over at Awful Library Books to see someone attacked with a handful of coins and a 3 1.2" floppy disk.
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I think a lighter would only work if the assailant was a troll who needed to keep regenerating HP (D&D anyone?).
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I think a lighter would only work if the assailant was a troll who needed to keep regenerating HP (D&D anyone?).