Jaden Tahal; Dalish Elf and Grey Warden (tahal) wrote in thedas,
He turned the small carving over in his hand again, going back to work on the general shape of the dog. He'd work on the details later; those were always saved for last. "Well, it's a little different, I suppose. Some wood is harder than others, and some is very brittle. You have to be very careful with that kind, otherwise a slip-up will ruin your work. As for changing knives, that's not necessary. You've just got to change your technique." He actually enjoyed speaking about his craft to the girl. She seemed to be genuinely interested in what he was doing, not simply being polite. Besides, it was good conversation that was far different from any other conversation he could find. He had no doubt that most talk would be of the impending Joining, and the battle against the Darkspawn that was soon to come.
At the mention of steel, he gave her a curious look. This, he was unfamiliar with. "What's the difference between red and actual steel? Is the red not truly steel?" When she apologized, he gave a small laugh, shaking his head. "You're not bothering me. I welcome the conversation, actually."