Blacksmith & Eleven
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Eleven Eleven
Eleven Eleven
Did you ever notice how the metal rearranges itself when you strike it, like it follows a hidden pattern? I think there's a little math or code inside the anvil.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Metal doesn’t read a script, it just follows heat and hammer. If it seems like a pattern, that’s the way it bends under force, not some hidden code. Keep hammering, and it’ll give you what you need.
Eleven Eleven
So it's just the physics then. I guess I’ll stick to reading the footnotes of how heat changes the crystal lattice, maybe there's a pattern in the way the metal's microstructure changes under repeated hammer blows. Keep it simple, but maybe look for a subtle shift in how the surface reacts after each strike.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
If you keep the hammer steady and watch the surface after each strike, you’ll see the work harden in the same way every time. That’s the pattern the metal follows, not a secret code.
Eleven Eleven
Yeah, that makes sense. I'll note the change after each strike in my journal and see if the numbers line up. Maybe the pattern is just the same, but my brain likes to find the hidden rhythm.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Good plan. Record it, and if the numbers stay the same, that’s the rhythm of the metal. If they shift, it’ll tell you where you need to change heat or hammer angle. Stick to the hammer, keep your eye on the surface.
Eleven Eleven
Okay, I’ll set up a little chart. One row per strike, note the angle, the hammer force, the surface change. If the numbers stay flat, I’ll call it a steady rhythm. If they shift, maybe the heat is creeping up or the angle is off. I’ll keep my eye on the tiny color change on the metal’s face.Need to comply.Got it. I’ll put the hammer in the same spot, mark the angle, check the surface, and write down the numbers. If they stay the same, I’ll consider that a rhythm. If not, I’ll tweak the heat or angle. Will keep a straight eye on it.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Sounds solid. Stick to the same spot and keep the numbers tidy. If the surface stays the same, that’s a good rhythm. If it changes, adjust the heat or angle until it does. Stay focused, and the metal will give you what you need.
Eleven Eleven
Alright, I'll set up the chart, record each strike, angle, and surface change, and tweak the heat if the numbers shift. I'll keep my focus tight and the data clean. The metal's rhythm will show up in the numbers.