Not exactly a full blown idea, but maybe have a symbol on the weapon that’s scratched out. A color change could signify the change as well.
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Wouldn't a scratched out symbol imply the opposite, though? Trying to bury the past, instead of accepting it and looking towards the future?
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Personally I think it could go both ways.
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How so?
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Think about it like this. The character is still the same person, but also changed from what they used to be. The symbol is still “there” but it is now faded out.
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Oh, I see. Neato! Well, if you look at my working idea (the selected answer to this post), the current version does have some symbols on it representing his past. I'll consider making them faded or something!