There was an actual smile at Emilie's statement, shaking his head, "It's easy to be the best at something when you're the only ones doing it. Niche market, no basis of comparison." He shrugged, "But if you took to Forging the same way Ariadne took to building, I can see it happening."
Another squeeze, turning to Ariadne then, "I could carry you under one arm, and I'm not that tall. Ergo, you are tiny. Pocket-sized, even."