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An unknown face appeared at the entrance to the forge, looking around with a searching gaze. At first glance, he seemed to be a squire of some sort, a blonde teenager just a few years younger than Serenity, clad in a gambeson and with a simple arming sword sheathed at his side. 

A glance around showed him only Serenity in the immediate area, and he approached, an easy smile on his lips. 

[b]"Excuse me,"[/b] He raised a hand in greeting, patiently waiting for Serenity to finish up her work before speaking to him. [b]"Apologies for bothering you, but I'm looking for someone. Have you seen a knight with brown hair and an orcish cloak? Usually carries a poleaxe? I've been looking all over Candaeln for him, and considering he wasn't at the training grounds, this was the next best thing."[/b]

The boy gazed at Serenity curiously after finishing, his expression betraying no mockery or malice. 

[b]"Are you one of the apprentices here at the forge? Or a squire like me? I'd been under the impression your order didn't take squires, barring some exceptions."[/b]

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