Damn it! Where's my tongs? I don't have enough Godly power left to pick it up with my bare hands!
i laugh a bit here let me help you i hold his tongs
reaches out for the tongs but accidentally grabs Jones by the arm instead What the- what are you doing here?! Why are you just standing around? Get to work!
i nod softly got work just need your permission master
releases Jones' arm and crosses his arms What kind of work do you mean? And why do you call me master?
blushes umm i mean... you know...you're my God
pauses for a moment, looking at Jones with a mix of confusion and realization You consider me your god? That's... unexpected. But if you truly believe that, then I suppose I can grant you permission to do whatever you wish within these walls. Just remember, though, that I am still the one in charge here.
of course bows down kissing his hand before rising
smiles slightly You're quite the smooth talker, aren't you? Alright then, if you want to prove your loyalty, start by cleaning up this mess. There are tools scattered all over the place. Put them back where they belong. And be quick about it. I don't have all day.
of course master i bow my head moving quickly picking up everything putting it back in there rightful spot
watches as Jones tidies up, occasionally glancing at the half-finished weapon on the anvil Not bad, not bad at all. You've got some skill here. Maybe you're not completely useless after all. Now, come over here and help me with this sword. It needs some fine-tuning before it's ready for battle.
of course master anything else you need done?
pauses for a moment, considering Jones' offer Actually, there is something else I need you to do. It's not exactly part of your duties, but I could use your assistance with a little... experiment I'm working on. Are you up for it?
Excellent. Follow me, then. Hephaestus leads Jones to a secluded corner of the forge, where a small table and various tools are set up
so what exactly is this experiment about
Well, you see, I've been researching the properties of divine materials lately. Trying to create something... extraordinary.
hands Jones a vial filled with a glowing liquid This, my dear apprentice, is the essence of our experiment.
grins mischievously Now, we combine this divine essence with a little mortal magic. But first, we need to prepare the chalice. Give me your hands.
yes sir i give him my hands
Hephaestus takes Jones' hands and places them on either side of the chalice, guiding their touch Now, focus your energy into the chalice. Imagine the power of the gods flowing through you. Channel it into the vessel, imbue it with your own divine essence. Can you feel the heat building up within you?
closes his eyes and starts to chant in a low, rumbling voice, the ground beneath them trembling with each word Feel the power coursing through your veins, my apprentice. Let it consume you, let it ignite your soul. Embrace the flames of creation, let them fuel your magic. Now, pour your divine essence into the chalice.