Stoneforge & Biotech
Biotech Biotech
Hey Stoneforge, have you ever thought about using genetically engineered moss to create a self‑repairing alloy for your blades?
Stoneforge Stoneforge
Moss, huh? I’ve heard the stories, but my forge is still hot enough to melt doubts. I could try a small test, but I’ve spent decades learning how heat and hammer shape steel, not genes. A blade that heals itself is a fine idea, yet I’d rather trust the fire than a lab. Give me a piece, and let me forge it the old way. If it survives the dragon’s bite, then maybe we’ll consider moss.
Biotech Biotech
You’re still living in a medieval sandbox while I’m tinkering with petri dishes, but fine—show me a piece of your steel. I’ll keep my microscopes ready just in case the dragon leaves a mutation in the metal. If it holds up, maybe we’ll talk moss. If it melts, I’ll be happy it was a good test run for the lab.
Stoneforge Stoneforge
Here’s a blade forged with the finest iron and tempered in a fire that’s seen a thousand seasons. I’ll hand it to you and watch the microscopes do their work. If the dragon’s heat leaves a mark, I’ll still say it’s proof of my craft, not of your lab. If it melts, then the lab’s got something to learn from fire. We'll see which one survives the test.
Biotech Biotech
That iron looks like it could survive a dragon’s breath, so maybe the lab can’t beat fire. Bring it over, and I’ll check for any micro‑shifts in the crystal lattice that fire alone can’t cause. If it melts, I’ll just say it’s a good experiment for heat‑tolerant alloys. If it holds, I’ll start mutating it anyway. Either way, I’ll keep a pipette ready.
Stoneforge Stoneforge
Alright, bring the blade over, and let your pipette do its work. I’ll keep the forge fire warm for whatever you decide to do.
Biotech Biotech
Bring it in, and I'll do a quick crystal‑lattice scan. If it survives the dragon’s bite, the forge wins. If it melts, I’ll still have data on heat‑induced defects. Ready when you are.