19th step: Something for the soul

Jun 07, 2009 18:20

[The feed clicks on to the pretty, colorful pattern of dozens of shards of glass, in various colors, all scattered on a table. Saul sits next to the table, playing with the glinting pieces, making them clink and gleam. Deeply thoughtful, he moves between toying with the glass and making notes on sheet of paper, a list maybe. He muses out loud]The ( Read more... )

traditions, a man of many talents, small pieces of home, in times of peace, craftsiness

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[Voice] earth_tyrant June 7 2009, 18:38:43 UTC
'S not m'best trade, but I can work'it, after a fashion. I'd still hol'out fer a smith first though.

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[Voice] favorthebold June 8 2009, 09:11:43 UTC
I would, also, but I may not have the option. Can you make glassworking tools? I can describe them at great detail.

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[Voice] earth_tyrant June 8 2009, 10:51:18 UTC
Well hell, 'f ya want me ta try; I will.

Tell me 'bout 'em and what metal'll be best in yer opinion fer strength an'flex'bility.

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[Voice] favorthebold June 8 2009, 13:20:36 UTC
The strength and flexibility matter less than the melting temperature. The furnace should reach two thousand degrees, easily, and the tools must withstand that. My grandfather used plain iron for his pipes, but of good make... I'm less sure about the pincers and shears.

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[Voice] earth_tyrant June 8 2009, 13:43:47 UTC
Alright. As'a E--... Well, someone from m'clan can determine good metal easy, so iron it is. 'Ll need ta hear 'bout th'shapes n'what it'll be used fer.

Also when ya need 'em so I can figure out how ta divide time b'tween huntin' and makin'.

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