Elsa found herself staring at the man with a small closed mouth smile across her full lips. She was being observant, taking in his strong features and distinct ‘worked my whole life’ look. There was no doubt he had been a forger for a long time and that it was something he was passionate about. His face booked rough but a small bit of softness behind those intense features. It was almost captivating as she found herself starting in the mists of the silence… even though there was a party, her party, happening around them.

His sudden talk made her jump slightly. How long had she been dozing off!? Oh goodness she was taking after Anna. The smile curled larger as she realized that she had used the phrase ‘trade’ instead of pay. “My apologies, I’m used to dealing in trades than offering a form of pay. Your lodging would be covered during your work here and you would have access to the forgery under the castle along with the help of our local blacksmith out of his shop and help within the one below us. I understand the comfort of working within your own shop but I don’t want you to feel like you are required to bring everything from your shop here to Arendelle. As for the general pay, I will pay you whatever you think is fair for the tasks I would ask you to do. If you would like to make your decision after seeing the world space I could offer you I’d be more than happy to show it to you.” The smile of encouragement moved across her lips as she tilted her head to one side watching the experienced forger, would he turn the offer down? Her blue eyes twinkled and her smile expanded hoping he wouldn’t.