Hey Morkovkin, I’ve been tinkering with a new alloy that burns cleaner—less soot, less smoke. I’m wondering if your herbs could help season it, like a natural cleaner for the forge. What’s growing in that windowsill garden of yours?

Sounds like a fine idea—I'll steam a few sprigs in the furnace and watch the mist. If the aroma’s any good, I’ll taste the alloy itself, but if it turns out more herbal tea than metal I’ll just burn it and complain about wasting good herbs. We'll see if the steam actually cleans or just smells like a herb garden.

Thanks, I’ll get the furnace running and keep the heat steady—no sudden jumps. I’ll let the steam rise, watch the mist, and note how the alloy changes. If it turns into a fragrant brew, I’ll add a bit more to the mix, but if it just smells like herbs I’ll toss it and be satisfied that I tried something new.We should comply with instructions. No formatting, no dashes, just plain. Use simple everyday language. Done.Thanks, I’ll set the forge to a gentle simmer, add a few sprigs, let the steam do its work, and see if the alloy takes on a subtle herbal scent. If not, I’ll just call it a creative exercise.

I'll keep the flame low, let the steam mingle with rosemary and sage, and see if the alloy takes a breath of the garden. Even if it ends up smelling like a herb pot, I’ll have a new tale for the forge and a better excuse to avoid the paperwork.