It would be quite a test for you. It must be capable of withstanding the strain placed on it through my use.
[So, at minimum, it would probably be a bad idea to make it the traditional way. She'd snap a wooden shaft in one swing.]
But I would also be interested in learning the trade for myself. Provided you are willing to teach me, of course. I could provide my services in exchange- I have no reason to believe the heat would even begin to pose a problem!
Oh yeah. It would have to be made some something tough, but not brittle.
[He trails off, muttering a lot of scientific words to himself like weight to lift ratio and vulcanicity, before he comes back to earth, realising she still talking. ]
Oh wow, yeah, I can absolutely teach you. It'd be helpful, having more people around who know what they're doing in the forge. You never know when we'll be low on people who can do it.
[Any one of them could go home at any time, after all. ]
Excellent! I will be certain to visit once this business with Lyuku has finally ended. I believe we will both have much more time available once the Fleet is moving again.
[Especially her, since so far every drift has been painfully dull.]
Inform me the moment you have finished the hammer, so that I may give it a proper test! And present your payment, of course.
[She...still has her suspicions she'll probably end up breaking the first few attempts, but she'll keep those reservations to herself. The obvious passion he had for his work was just too admirable for her to feel comfortable openly doubting him before he'd even started, after all.]
I know, right! I'm looking forward to getting on the road ...space?? and getting our lives on track again. I'm sure this'll be tied up without any problem.
[Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. ]
Aw, you don't have to worry so much about payment. You're my friend, I'm happy to do it for you. Call it a present.
[He might not have been able to see as much, but he'd certainly hear just how much he'd caught Looma off guard. She's...well, definitely not used to humans willingly giving her things for free. Let alone actually considering her a friend, given the wildly different worldviews.]
That is not necessary! Your offer is appreciated, but there is no need for you to forgo compensation!
At least permit me to pay for the cost of any materials you require- you are operating a business, not a charity, are you not?
[Sorry, Looma, the power of friendship is strong in this one. He just chuckles, partly at her reaction, partly at the fact she feels she needs to give him payment. ]
Do I have to explain the concept of a present to you? You give one to people you care about and you don't expect anything in return. It's fine, I want to do this.
[If the initial bout of stammering is any indication, she's trying to come up with some way she can object to this. And it's not going well. It's eventually cut off with something sounding a lot more defeated and sulking.]
...fine.
But know that I intend to return the gesture in kind!
[Nevermind that's not how any of this works and that is a terrible threat.]
[Sokka would have to do a lot worse than this for her to punch him. Or a lot better. Context is everything.
Either way, she's at least plenty informative about why she's taking some offense, here.]
I would appreciate it if you did not joke about such things in the future! If I present anyone with a gift, it is not an empty gesture! I have every intention of selecting only what I believe they will cherish!
[Weapons. It's usually weapons. Or armor. Sometimes both. She's a little biased in her decision making, but at least she puts her heart into it, right?]
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[So, at minimum, it would probably be a bad idea to make it the traditional way. She'd snap a wooden shaft in one swing.]
But I would also be interested in learning the trade for myself. Provided you are willing to teach me, of course. I could provide my services in exchange- I have no reason to believe the heat would even begin to pose a problem!
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[He trails off, muttering a lot of scientific words to himself like weight to lift ratio and vulcanicity, before he comes back to earth, realising she still talking. ]
Oh wow, yeah, I can absolutely teach you. It'd be helpful, having more people around who know what they're doing in the forge. You never know when we'll be low on people who can do it.
[Any one of them could go home at any time, after all. ]
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[Especially her, since so far every drift has been painfully dull.]
Inform me the moment you have finished the hammer, so that I may give it a proper test! And present your payment, of course.
[She...still has her suspicions she'll probably end up breaking the first few attempts, but she'll keep those reservations to herself. The obvious passion he had for his work was just too admirable for her to feel comfortable openly doubting him before he'd even started, after all.]
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[Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. ]
Aw, you don't have to worry so much about payment. You're my friend, I'm happy to do it for you. Call it a present.
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That is not necessary! Your offer is appreciated, but there is no need for you to forgo compensation!
At least permit me to pay for the cost of any materials you require- you are operating a business, not a charity, are you not?
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Do I have to explain the concept of a present to you? You give one to people you care about and you don't expect anything in return. It's fine, I want to do this.
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...fine.
But know that I intend to return the gesture in kind!
[Nevermind that's not how any of this works and that is a terrible threat.]
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[LOOMA WHY DO YOU MAKE PROMISES LIKE THEY'RE THREATS. WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS. ]
But hey, if you like, but I don't expect anything. Because, again, friendship.
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SUDDENLY SO DEFENSIVE wow]
What's wrong with my gifts?!
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NOTHING! Not a thing at all! It was the tone- I was telling a joke???
[PLEASE DON'T PUNCH HIM D:]
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Either way, she's at least plenty informative about why she's taking some offense, here.]
I would appreciate it if you did not joke about such things in the future! If I present anyone with a gift, it is not an empty gesture! I have every intention of selecting only what I believe they will cherish!
[Weapons. It's usually weapons. Or armor. Sometimes both. She's a little biased in her decision making, but at least she puts her heart into it, right?]
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Okay, I know you will. I'm sure you'd give out the best present ever, that'd be really cherished. I know I sure would. If I got a present, I mean.
...Not telling you to do that, of course. Just saying. In theory. I would love it.