[It was another day with little to do, so as usual the Puppet Formerly Known as the Kabukimono went to the forges to get to work on some new blades. It felt odd sometimes, to continue the practice after everything that happened at Tatarasuna, but he reminded himself that it was an important skill that could help the people there.

He was just finishing putting clay on the hot iron when someone approached him, he offered a smile before speaking.]

I'll be right with you! This part gets a little loud-

[And he dipped the blade into water and held it there to cool- and while most did the sensible thing and used tongs to handle hot iron, he simply used his hands.

Once the blade finally cooled enough he removed it and laid it flat, turn to the stranger as he shook the water from his arm.]

I'm sorry about that, one must work quickly while the iron is hot. May I help you?