Zirael & Samsa
Samsa
Hey, I’ve been chasing this rumor about a thread that shifts color when someone lies—kind of like a truth‑fiber. Ever come across that in any of your myths or seen it woven into a prop?
Zirael
Zirael: Ah, the truth‑fiber, you say? I once sketched a rune‑stitched loom that changes hue under deceit, but I was busy weaving a dragon‑scale belt—forgot the loom entirely. In the Old Norse tales of the Gilded Gossamer, a thread glows crimson when a speaker lies, and in the Elven annals, the same trick is called "Skael‑silk"—I almost forgot how to pronounce it. If you need a prop, I can whip up a sample with silver filaments, but my pantry is empty, so bring some flour for the dough of my next loom?
Samsa
Sure, bring the flour. But maybe also a candle—those loom‑threads need a bit of light to reveal their true hue. And if you want me to keep an eye on the dragon‑scale belt, I’ll watch for any hidden threads that might be lying.
Zirael
Zirael: Oh! Flour and a candle, how lovely! I’ll get the dough ready for the loom‑biscuit, and you can keep the dragon‑scale belt under your watchful eye—just don’t let those hidden threads catch you off guard. Remember, the truth‑fiber needs a gentle glow, so keep the candle low, or the whole loom might turn into a smoky dragon.
Samsa
Flour and a candle—sounds like the start of a bakery‑themed alchemy lab. I’ll keep the flame low and the belt on standby. If the truth‑fiber starts glowing crimson, I’ll need a fire extinguisher on deck, not a quill. And tell me, do you think the belt’s hidden threads are any less likely to lie?