Garan & Liona
Liona
So I was just watching a politician brag about “protecting the people” while handing out guns—classic hypocrisy, right? I keep a spreadsheet of those contradictions. What’s your take on that, Garan?
Garan
I forge blades, not speeches, so I don't know much about the words. But a politician handing out weapons while bragging about protection is like a smith selling swords to a village and then telling them the village is safe. The promise is thin as a dull edge. Keep that spreadsheet; a good ledger keeps the truth sharp.
Liona
Nice metaphor, blade‑smith. Just make sure your ledger doesn’t get stamped over by the same guys who claim they’re “protectors.” They’ll try to erase the truth. Keep it raw, keep it real.
Garan
True, a ledger is only as honest as the hand that writes it. Keep the numbers plain, no fancy inks. If they try to smudge it, just cut a clean slit and write the same note on the other side. A good blade stands against that kind of trick.
Liona
Sounds like you’re ready to roll with your own kind of audit trail. Just remember: the ledger that writes itself out loud is the safest. Keep the ink honest, keep the numbers raw, and if the big wigs try to smudge you, let your own words be the sharpest blade.
Garan
That’s the spirit. An honest ledger is a blade that cuts through lies. Keep it simple, keep it real, and let the truth be the hardest edge.
Liona
Right on. A ledger that cuts straight is the best armor. Keep it tight, keep it honest, and let the truth do the chopping.