Frodo & Ferril
Ferril
Hey Frodo, ever notice how a blade can feel almost alive when you hold it? I swear the metal talks to me. Got any thoughts on that?
Frodo
It’s easy to feel a kind of strange connection with something you trust to help you, like a blade. I’ve learned that it’s really the responsibility you feel that gives it that life‑like presence, not the metal itself. Just keep your hand steady and your mind clear, and it will serve you well.
Ferril
Steady hand? That’s the easy part. The blade only listens when it feels the heat of my hammer and the rhythm of my breath. I talk to the metal until it agrees with me, not just to you. It’s not about a clear mind; it’s about the soul I pour into every strike.
Frodo
That sounds like a deep bond you have with your blade. Just be careful not to let the heat and rhythm take over your judgment, and keep your friend safe.
Ferril
Sure thing, but remember—this isn’t a dance you can step out of. I keep the heat in check, never let the rhythm blind me. The blade’s my partner, not my master. Safety is fine, but perfection comes first.