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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Type: Video
Sender ID: forgeabettertomorrow (Darin Altway)
To: Public
Subject: Darin's offering his smithing services!
Warnings: None

[You may have seen this very loud blue-haired man around. He's new, but he's hard to miss considering his size and bombastic nature. Right now, he's puttering around some shops on Eltrut...specifically any shops that offer custom goods. He's clearly assessing quality.]

Still figuring out how to use this damn thing...is it on?

[He stops a random passerby to inquire and...yes! They confirm that his video is sending! The hurry along their way because who just asks random strangers things? Weirdos, that's who.]

Alright! So, I've been around for a month or so and I think I've got my sea legs well enough to take the plunge here. For those of you who don't know, name's Darin Altway and I just happen to be a Master Blacksmith! What does that mean for you? Well, if you need tools or gear, then I'm your man! And trust me, my work is affordable and of the utmost quality. Even better news, I come from a port town so I know my way around a ship! So if you need something for your ships that those around here just can't provide...

[He leans in towards the camera conspiratorially.]

And from what I'm seeing...that's a lot...

[He leans back out.]

You should totally hire me! My goal is to open up my own forge somewhere so I gotta get striking the iron while it's hot!

Also, if you've got the scoop on where to find some quality, rare materials and need someone to help you gather them, I'm your man!

Comments

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You've never heard of a blacksmith?

[He sounds scandalized and a touch insulted.]

Alright, fine! I'll tell you! Blacksmiths are molders of pure potential! Where other people see rocks, we see limitless possibilities! With our hammers, we can turn the tides of battle and our forges stoke the flames of the future!

[thearchangel]

[oh my god.]

[are you also a 'great wind', sir? A 'biotic god'?]

So... you build things? Am I getting that right?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Not 'things!' Dreams! We build dreams! Custom equipment, peerless tools, if it's made of metal, we give it shape, form, and purpose!

[thearchangel]

But, you physically make things. Out of metal.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I mean, yeah, if you wanna be boring about it.

[thearchangel]

It's not boring. It's just more informative.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Okay okay, for simplicity's sake, yes. I forge things with metal. Armor, weapons, tools, ship parts, you name it, I can probably do it.

[thearchangel]

What about repairs?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Sure, that's easy enough provided I have the right materials. Did you need something fixed?

[thearchangel]

Mm, materials... might be a problem.

Dented some armor on my suit, a while ago. Haven't found someone to get it to fit properly, and honestly - if my hardsuit goes, I'm going to have a hell of a time finding any pants that fit.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Armor shouldn't be a problem to fix. I'd have to examine the materials and see if I can substitute anything comparable. If not, I can make you something tailor made. I tailor all of my equipment to the individual. I don't believe in "one size fits all."

[thearchangel]

That's good. I'm not a one-size kind of guy.

Happens, when your knees bend the opposite way.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

What, like a bird's?

So...what are you exactly? I mean, you aren't human, that much is for sure.

[thearchangel]

Probably. Birds aren't exactly common where I'm from.

Turian. Which, I'm going to guess you've never heard of before.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Turian?

[There's a hint of recognition in his eyes.]

Wait, isn't that a really stinky fruit?

[thearchangel]

What?

No? What are you talking about?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Turian. Isn't that a— ...Nevermind.

Anyway, I can definitely take a look at your gear and see what I can patch up. At the very worst, I can figure out what I'd need and source the materials from there. Pretty standard job, honestly. Even with your knees bending the other way!

[thearchangel]

No. It's really not.

[He's never heard of a durian ok.]

Works for me. If there's real combat, hate to get caught with a bad piece. Now that would be embarrassing.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Yeah, one thing I can promise, I don't take people's safety lightly. If my gear is what keeps you alive, you better believe I put everything into it.

It's my creed.

[thearchangel]

Works for me.

Where do I look for you?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Right now? I'm wondering around the docks in Eltrut. I've got stark blue hair so I'm kinda hard to miss.

[thearchangel]

Oh, right, that's... not a normal color for humans, huh?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Not...really, no. Not where I come from.

...Don't worry about it.

[HA. HA. HA.]

[thearchangel]

I'm not. Just figured it was a dye.

[Man the future has big flying jellyfish with funky glowing tattoos. Hair dye is no big deal.]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oh...no, it's natural. I was born this way.

[Honestly, he could probably have had an easier life if he had just told everyone it was dyed but...he'd hidden so much of who he was for the entirety of his life. He just wanted to have one thing he didn't have to...]

But yeah, you should be able to find me easily enough.