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[At first, there is only audio...]

Hm... I think... like this and—

[The video feed turns on, revealing Aerith in all of her glory, wonderment gaze and more. She looks... bright. Cheery, all things considered.]

There we go!

[Lifting a hand, she wiggles her fingers in greeting.]

Hi there. My name is Aerith and I'd like some opinions onnnnn...

[She turns her camera to show off... her familiar, a Cerulean Drake.]

What I should name them. I'm still getting acquainted with things here, but this seems like a good place to start and a good way to get familiar with some of the other faces here.

I'm not very particular, but maybe something to do with the colour?

[She thumbs at her chin curiously as she looks over to it. No, she still doesn't have any ideas and up until now, she's just been calling it her 'friend.']

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[His explanation only makes her question all the more how familiars decide on their bond partners. Nothing he says really makes sense either.

Maybe it's something as simple as the familiar liking the mere look of their partner. Can it be so superficial...?

At his question, she thinks before she gives him an answer.]

Mostly because they're hostile. I've never exactly known of a friendly one. There's always room for a first, however. I'm thankful it thought to pick me.

Hmmm...

Well, this one seems to have a pretty laid back disposition. It's kinda chilled out.

Hah! Maybe you can call it "Chill!"

Laid back... Do you think so?

[Maybe he's right. It's possible what she's thought was either apathy or nonchalance could be as simple as a calm and composed demeanour.

She can't help but examine her drake.]

I'll have to see what they think of that one, too.

Sure. I mean, blue is supposed to be a calming color...

I mean, look at me~!

[Darin, you're the most hyper-active manchild there is.]

[Aerith laughs and she shakes her head.]

I'm not sure about that. You seem pretty active to me!

[But looks can be deceiving. And 'active' isn't the absence of 'calm.']

Okay, okay...guilty as charged. The only time I might actually ever be calm is in the forge, but hey, I haven't messed up this first impression yet and a guy can dream can't he?

I think it'd be hard to judge anyone too hard on a first impression considering the situation we're all in. Everyone responds to it differently, after all, and some people just have off days.

[How understanding of her.]

So no. I don't think you have anything to worry about at all. I get the feeling you're dependable.

Wow, you're way more forgiving than most people I meet! Me? Dependable?

I mean...I am but that's not usually the first thing that leaps to mind when people first get to know me.

Forgiving?

[Yes. That might be a rather accurate assessment of her. If Aerith holds grudges, it's not often apparent that she does so. Maybe that comes with the territory of being so level-headed.]

People aren't just one way. It wouldn't make sense for you to always seem dependable, right? After all, you're human. And you're more than just dependability.

Tell that to some of my first impressions. [He laughs.]

But I get what you're saying. People, hell most beings aren't just a single thing. They're malleable. Flowing through life and changing with the times.

That's kinda what I love about being a blacksmith. I take something that people see as constant and unchangeable and make it into something people wouldn't normally expect.

[He has a way with words that leaves Aerith smiling warmly.]

That's a romantic way to put it! You're right, though. I don't think I've ever known a weapons or an armoursmith, but it makes sense when you say it. It wouldn't make sense for every weapon to be identical to another, so everything you make is probably different, even if your clients might not notice that.

[Her head tips, a little amused by the parallel, even in the face of its truth.]

If you make anything while you're here, can I watch?

[He blinks, his cheeks reddening slightly.]

Romantic? Me?

[He has been called a lot of things. But having his words called 'romantic' has not ever been one of them. He kind of laughs sheepishly as he runs a hand through his hair.]

I mean...Maybe. I dunno. Blacksmithing's my passion. I love to create. A lot of people look at it as just hammering steel and iron but...not many really see the artistry about it. And when you can shape metal like clay, you kinda get a unique appreciation for how things can change. How a few, unremarkable iron ingots can turn into something used to save a life.

But if you want to see me work firsthand, I certainly wouldn't mind. I can't promise it'll be entertaining but...I'll explain the process to you.

[Sounds romantic to her. In some way, anyway. Passion and romance often have overlapping circles. They're not necessarily the same idea, but they're something similar.

She looks distinctly pleased as he continues.]

Cool! I might not fully get it, but it sounds like it'd be neat to watch. Never know when it might come in handy, too.

[Although she's having a difficult (and amusing) time trying to picture herself smithing anything.]

[He laughs.]

It's not as complicated as it looks. The trickiest part sometimes is just...figuring out what you want to make! Believe me, I've got entire notebooks full of ideas and sketches.

So you make things for more than just people who come to you with requests?

[What kinds of things does a blacksmith forge in their own personal time...? If they love the craft, then it makes sense they'd make things that aren't just based on personal commission.]

What kinds of things do you make other than weapons?

Sure! I'll try my hand at making anything as long as it's literally within my power. I do a little leatherworking and carpentry too, but those are more hobbies. Really, I just love to create.

But as far as what I make other than weapons...well, I make tools and cookware...horseshoes...

I've made some custom jewelry before, and I've made some custom lockboxes and chests. One time I made a steel lockbox that was actually a puzzle. If you didn't move the latches in the right order, you couldn't open the box.

That's really impressive...

[She can't help but be charmed by his list of skills, but maybe that comes from the idea that she feels somehow simpler in comparison. Aerith's abilities don't fall into that kind of category and she's never thought herself particularly powerful. Different, yes. Special, perhaps. Powerful, not so much.]

If I ever need anything made, it sounds like I know exactly who to go to! I'll be sure to direct others to you, too, if I hear that they're looking for something special.

I'd really appreciate that. Once I get my forge up and running, I'll be relying on people spreading the word.

And don't worry, I'll always take good care of you! Anything you need and I'll make it! And if I don't know how, I'll learn!

Sounds good to me. I look forward to seeing what kinds of things you make!

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