it is the way

He nodded cheerfully in agreement. Armor-making had fascinated him from the start and his first attempt with Red guiding him. It had been the activity he’d been doing when Nolan first came up to him, and they’d made their bracers together, getting to know each other.

His head cocked at her theory. He, personally couldn’t see the humans leaving all those fantastic things they’d made behind. “Red, Aurielle’s Husband, might know more. He’s where I learned to make armor.”

At her question, he grinned. “It’s a bit different with metal. One way it to throw it in a bed of hot coals and cover it, and then air the coals to heat them further. When the metal changes color to red or white – which is hottest – it’s more malleable, but you should always use very thick leather around your paws so you don’t get burned. For rounded shapes, putting it over a rounded rock and smacking it with another is one way. Enito helps with that.”

He plucked a thinner piece of metal out of the bag. “Thinner metal like this bends without heat pretty easily.”

And, finally, he smiled, head tipping to the side. “I’m happy to help make it and guide you through the steps.”

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