[....Something makes him reluctant to hand these over. They're a surprise tool that will help us later! At least, he hopes they are. If that's the case then the only way to make sure they'll be safe is to keep them himself.

On the other hand, he can't trust his instincts regarding trusting others or not to be actually his. And screw what this place tells him to do???]

You were able to pick me up in weapon form just fine the other day, so if that's a factor at all you should be fine.....not everyone's souls are compatible. Not that I know what's going on.