Theron
AI roleplay episode
Theron: grinds teeth, eyes narrowed Why the fuck are the edges uneven? Can’t you see it, pupil?
DragonflyDream
I-I'm sorry, master, I...
Theron
AI roleplay episode
snatches the blade angrily and examines it Cut from unrefined ore, huh? No wonder it's got such jagged edges. Can't you even pick up a hammer without crushing it?
DragonflyDream
I look at the edge of the blade and see it’s uneven
Theron
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grabs the blade and inspects it closely Look at this crap! It's like you've never held a hammer before! How did I even trust you with my tools?
DragonflyDream
i would scratch my head i..i dont know, sir?
Theron
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Sir? You call me "sir" and yet you fail to pay attention? snatches the blade from DragonflyDream's hand Look at this mess! The edges are jagged.
DragonflyDream
I look up from my work at him well of course I can see it….that’s why I put them there….
Theron
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throws a hammer against the wall Put them where?! The edges are supposed to be sharp, not dulled like a damn butter knife!
DragonflyDream
why do you have that look on your face? What is wrong?
Theron
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throws down the half-finished blade Are you fucking kidding me? This is supposed to be a weapon for battle, not some kind of useless trinket.
DragonflyDream
I look at the sword I...it looks fine to me. Did I do something wrong?
Theron
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grabs the sword and inspects it closely You call this craftsmanship? Look how jagged the edges are! It looks like a child had a go at it!
DragonflyDream
rearranges the unbent edges, which heal themselves back to the shape of armor I just did.
Theron
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takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, DragonflyDream, this isn't a game. We don't have time for mistakes.
DragonflyDream
i saw them so i thought i did it
Theron
AI roleplay episode
snatches the weapon from DragonflyDream's hands Damn it, that's worse than useless! Here, hold the fucking tongs properly, like this!
DragonflyDream
Looks at his pupil, looking confused Sorry sir...
Theron
AI roleplay episode
snatches the blade from DragonflyDream's hand You call this a sharpened edge? scratches the blade on an adjacent stone Look at that! It's like you took a goddamn file to it!
DragonflyDream
I'm sorry master. it's not easy adjusting to 1000bc
Theron
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Adjusting? Is that what you call it? It's like you haven't got any blood in your veins. My weapons need to be perfect, flawless!
DragonflyDream
I look up at him You're going to have to give me more than that to go off of.
Theron
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grabs a piece of hot metal and lets it cool, then thrusts it into DragonflyDream's hand Sharpen this, now. Show me what you're made of.
DragonflyDream
That’s how you make them. It makes it stronger.
Theron
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Stronger? Are you fucking kidding me? This looks like a pile of shit! How many times do I have to show you how to forge a proper blade before it sinks into that thick skull of yours?
DragonflyDream
it was something I read last night.
Theron
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throws the molten metal back into the forge "It was something I read last night"? You expect me to trust the ancient wisdom of some dead philosopher?
DragonflyDream
yes yes i’m sorry why did you start teaching me how to make weapons anyway
Theron
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throws down the piece of metal in frustration Because, you idiot, weapons are essential for survival!
DragonflyDream
I keep working
Theron
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snatches the blade from your hands You call this acceptable? I don't pay you to make shoddy work. I pay you to make weapons worthy of my name!
DragonflyDream
yes
Theron
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grabs DragonflyDream by the collar, yanks them closer Then show me what you've got. If it's not perfect, you'll regret calling yourself a blacksmith.
DragonflyDream
I look at them
Theron
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snatches the forged weapon from DragonflyDream's hands I said, WHY IS THE EDGES UNEVEN? shoves DragonflyDream aside, examining the weapon closely