In the past

[Granite]

Mundane: stares out to street-

Waiter: anytime-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: -throws her hood up over her head before arriving at the blacksmiths.-

 

[Granite]

Mundane: looks up- hello how may I help you today....-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: I just thought I'd see what kinda stuff you have going on in here... mind if I test out a few things?

 

[Granite]

Mundane: of course ma'am-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: -nods before making her way over to a rack of swords and picking the shortest one up before spinning around her hand a few times- This is some fine craftsmanship you have here... did you make these?

 

[Granite]

Mundane: I made all of these.... I have a lot of free time and this is my shop....-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: Who taught you?

 

[Granite]

Mundane: a wise old man... He is dead now... But his name was shin-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: well, he did a good job with you. -still swinging the sword around in front of her- although...

 

[Granite]

Mundane: lifts an eyebrow- lets hear the quen of vortex's critique hmm?-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: -takes her hood down- How'd you know it was me? In fact how does anyone know it's me?

 

[Granite]

Mundane: one I saw you to it is our duty as citizens to keep up with currents events yadda yadda yadda... Or so that's what I hear-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: oh, well then you will know our city is known for our forging and smithing...

 

[Granite]

Mundane: of course-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: So as queen it is my duty to know about it myself, plus... my father loved it all so if I wanted to see him, this was about all we did together. anyway, I'd recommend you heat your blades more before you craft them... well, maybe that's easier where I am from actually, lava an' all. If you ever want to try your hand in a real blacksmiths I suggest you come and see me in Vortex, I'll set you up a lesson with our expert.

 

[Granite]

Mundane: I will come over and learn but it is pretty hard because it is almost alway snowing out here.....-

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: I guess the climate does change things... oh well, maybe if you're good you could stay with us full time. That is of course if Deltora doesn't mind.

 

[Granite]

Mundane: I dunno.. Maybe

 

[The Mockingjay]

Sio: Just know that the offer is always open, just come and see me in the castle. I bettr get myself some sleep now however, thank you for showing me you wares.