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[doyousmellfudge]

After a week and a half of work, the decoy katana is almost finished. All that remains is to put on the finishing touches. With that aim in mind, Artie has retreated to his usual corner booth with the components for the hilt and scabbard. He's currently engaged in wrapping the hilt in braided cloth, a very complex process requiring a great deal of

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[aeons_crackshot]

Annabelle isn't disturbing him, but she is watching the process rather intently. Weapons always attract her attention, you see.

[doyousmellfudge]

--oh, damn, that was supposed to weave in the other direction. Artie mutters a curse under his breath and starts unwrapping again.

[aeons_crackshot]

"Need a hand?" Annabelle asks with a small smile.

[doyousmellfudge]

Artie jumps in surprise; he hadn't realized she was there. "Oh, nonononono, no help, please."