"Exactly, here you try. The new coals start goin' out give it a little air." He stepped aside to allow Kalen to take over while he went about preparing a crucible to melt down their leftover bits.

"At this forge? A while. Weapons gotta be approved by the boss. You'll have to talk to Tony if you want a blade."

He's already anticipating the disappointment, which he gets. He'd been in much the same boat. "Not much out here that's very dangerous. Still, worth askin'."