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[vermified]

To all new arrivals, or simply uninformed residents of the village- just as Winry stated earlier this week, we at the smithy are available for metalworking commissions. Currently we're lacking in projects, so if you have any desire for a weapon or some kind of crafted work, feel free to make a request. I specialize in advanced weaponry design and

Comments

[Action]

[the_soother]

[A while after Edward's announcement, Capell will wander into the smithy looking for him.]

Ed?

[Action]

[vermified]

[Huh, that's a surprise.]

Capell? What are you doing here?

[Action]

[the_soother]

Looking for you. I wanted to talk to you about a request.

[Action]

[vermified]

You could have waited until I returned home, you know. [You derp. He'll listen, though, because he's in a good mood. And you are his chum.]

[Action]

[the_soother]

I could have. [Oh, well. The smithy is the ideal place to talk about his request anyway.] I was wondering if you could make me some armor.

[Action]

[vermified]

Armor? You mean like Lord Sigmund's? [...How weird would that be, having two of them like that...]

[Action]

[the_soother]

Ha ha, no. That would be confusing. [More so than usual.] I just thought it might be a good idea to have some armor of my own.

[Unsaid is "for those dangerous situations the Malnosso delight in throwing everyone into."]

[Action]

[vermified]

...Well, it's understandable, considering our circumstances. I'm surprised it took you this long. [Edward shrugs, brushing some pencil shavings off his pile of sketches and drawing free a fresh sheet.] We can start designing it now, if you know what you're after.

[Action]

[the_soother]

Not exactly. [Capell doesn't know that much about armor even after all this time.]

[Action]

[vermified]

[Sigh. It figures. Well, let's start with what we know, shall we? He starts off the design, sketching out Capell's basic body shape.]

How did you feel in Lord Sigmund's armor? Once you adapted to using it in battle, that is. Was it comfortable, and easy to move in? Or did you feel too constrained?

[Action]

[the_soother]

Once I got used to it, I could move around comfortably well.

[Action]

[vermified]

[Hmm, so as much armor as Sigmund wouldn't be unmanageable. Good to know. Let's try adding some armor to that Capell-sketch.]

The most important protecting you'd need is a chestpiece - front and back - much like Lord Sigmund wears. Especially here, with your wings being your greatest weakness. After that... you should wear gauntlets, to protect your hands. After that, would you prefer full plate armor or chainmail?

[He's actually looking to be in a good mood now- designing armor is the most fun part of the job.]

[Action]

[the_soother]

Um, plate armor. [He's used to that at least.] Unless you think chain mail would be better.

[Action]

[vermified]

[Capeeeeell so uneducated in the art of armor!]

It's best to use whatever feels most comfortable, and it's your decision to make. If you're not sure, though, we have chain mail here that you could try.

[Action]

[the_soother]

[He's trying so hard.]

It wouldn't be too much weight with the chestpiece, you think? [Falling over from the weight of your gear is not a good way to intimidate your enemies.]

[Action]

[vermified]

I find it's better to use one or the other, not both, unless it's spread out. Using too much armor can not only weigh you down and hamper your movement. I prefer chainmail, while Lord Sigmund uses plate. You have to try both and decide for yourself.