[center] [h3][b][color=00ff00]J'eon the Blacksmith[/color][/b][/h3] [/center]
"This [i]temple|fort|sky ship[/i], it is a [i]machine[/i]," J'eon asked, studying it carefully. "Silbermine is a[i] idiot|fawn|fool[/i], he does not see its [i]true worth|actual value[/i]."

The blacksmith turned to Itxaro. "The [i]king|hoof slasher[/i] is [i]no|not as large a[/i] fool - this is a treasure he would [i]want|desire[/i]. I doubt [i]tribute|bribe|ransom[/i] will [i]suffice|satisfy|fill his belly[/i]."
At the mention of a sword, he shrugs. "I [i]must/should[/i] [i]check/test[/i] a blade for such as you."


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[center] [h3][b][color=00ff00]Jack Mallory, X.O.[/color][/b][/h3] [/center]

"The Glen?" Mallory demanded, glancing at the blacksmith. "So, is he with them? Or the Ascendancy? Or is he just happy to have gotten to us first so he can make his own claim on us?"