"You do good work," she said plainly, "and you have kind eyes." Her soft smile went slightly mischievous. "And it isn't your fault your master isn't here tending to his business."
She had nodded thoughtfully at his willingness to travel to Starfall. They did like to import talented people to keep the zaibatsu flush with talent and skill, but her presence in Kalzasi showed that they needed to keep a presence in the capital. Having a runeforger here would not be a terrible thing; he would have easier access to dragonshards and other materials. Perhaps when he had his heart's desire, they would enjoy a change of scenery. The important thing was to forge the relationship as he had said.
"When you come, we can discuss the possibilities. In the meantime, perhaps we can place some early orders with your master if that will assuage any guilt you might feel for seizing an opportunity." She nodded. "Very well, then. You needn't fret about clothes and such when you arrive. It won't be a formal ball. But perhaps bring some schematics of things you wish to create and, of course, bring your appetite. I would invite your young friend as well to keep my brother company, but I think your master might start asking uncomfortable questions, no?"
"Very good!" they heard Kaus exclaim. "You don't look like a silly actor playing a pirate. You look like you know what you are doing with a blade!"
She glanced back the way they had come. "Perhaps I ought to get him home before he breaks something or persuades the lad to give up smithing in order to become a soldier..." Turning back, she asked, "But before we go, might I have your name?"
She had nodded thoughtfully at his willingness to travel to Starfall. They did like to import talented people to keep the zaibatsu flush with talent and skill, but her presence in Kalzasi showed that they needed to keep a presence in the capital. Having a runeforger here would not be a terrible thing; he would have easier access to dragonshards and other materials. Perhaps when he had his heart's desire, they would enjoy a change of scenery. The important thing was to forge the relationship as he had said.
"When you come, we can discuss the possibilities. In the meantime, perhaps we can place some early orders with your master if that will assuage any guilt you might feel for seizing an opportunity." She nodded. "Very well, then. You needn't fret about clothes and such when you arrive. It won't be a formal ball. But perhaps bring some schematics of things you wish to create and, of course, bring your appetite. I would invite your young friend as well to keep my brother company, but I think your master might start asking uncomfortable questions, no?"
"Very good!" they heard Kaus exclaim. "You don't look like a silly actor playing a pirate. You look like you know what you are doing with a blade!"
She glanced back the way they had come. "Perhaps I ought to get him home before he breaks something or persuades the lad to give up smithing in order to become a soldier..." Turning back, she asked, "But before we go, might I have your name?"
