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[axwielding]

[After being here for about nine days, Presea had finally settled down. Or had lost some of the uneasy that came with coming here. She'd gone out of her room a few times, but spend most of her time behind a locked door. It was about time to change that, after all she wouldn't get anything accomplished doing so.]

A blacksmith.

Is there one in town that would allow someone to use it's forge without working there. [Not that she'd mind doing so.] Or a forge that can be used by anyone.

[a beat]

Is there any work or help that a [she's not actually a kid, but since she looks like one.] child to do? I don't want to sit around doing nothing.

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[axwielding]

[And she'll wait awkwardly outside the door, just... watching for the door to open.

action? :U

[heliotroping]

[once he gets there, he spots the girl in front of the door, and clears his throat]

You're the one from the castle who wanted a job here...?

action!

[axwielding]

[Presea turns to him with a nod before walking over.]

Yes, to at least be able to use the forge.

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[heliotroping]

It might take a while to convince the boss, but I'm sure he'll be okay with that when you prove yourself.

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[axwielding]

[A content expression and a nod.]

How do I prove myself?

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[heliotroping]

Show him you can lift heavy objects and stay in the heat for hours.

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[axwielding]

I can do that. [She's like an ant, lifting 100 times her weight.]

When do you think will be a good time?

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[heliotroping]

Hm... Maybe in two days? I'll need to tell him first and argue if he doesn't want to take you in at first.

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[axwielding]

[a beat] You will do that for me?

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[heliotroping]

I know how hard it is to get some respect around here with a young body. It took a while for me to get the job too.

And besides... It could be fun.

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[axwielding]

Yes, everyone still treats me like a child. [though that's because she has yet to tell anyone her true age.]

Fun? Yes, it could be.

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[heliotroping]

That's because they don't know you. When they do get to know you, they'll start to treat you differently.

We could use an extra hand getting a lot of work done so there's more time to do personal projects.

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[axwielding]

[They'll start to treat her differently.., more like an adult.]

I would like that.

I'm not the expert on weapons, but I will try in any way I can. [That is.., if the owner even lets her.]

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[heliotroping]

We don't just do weapons. There are a lot of other things people need blacksmiths for, like horseshoes and farming tools.

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[axwielding]

[She perks up slightly.]

I can do that, I know several types of charms from back home.

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[heliotroping]

That's good! If you'd like, I can even introduce you to the silversmith.

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[axwielding]

Silversmith? [She's never quite heard of one of those in her world, but she's assuming that they work with ores as well.]

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[heliotroping]

Yeah. They specialize in forging silver goods, like jewelry.

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[axwielding]

[In that case, there's a nod.]

I would like to meet them. [and a pause as she considers something.]

Is there also a lumberjack here?

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[heliotroping]

I'll be sure to talk to them.

[He pauses at that last one to think]

I don't actually know...

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[axwielding]

I.. am thankful for your help.

[There probably isn't too much of a need for one.]

I will go look for myself then.

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[heliotroping]

It's no problem.

And good luck.

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[axwielding]

[A nod.]

I will see you sometime later this week, or perhaps next?

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[heliotroping]

When will you be free?

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[axwielding]

[She pauses to think for a second.]

Next weekend. [She knows that for sure.]