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Published: 2014-09-08 20:55:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 791; Favourites: 4; Downloads: 0
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Me: For this one, I thought it over a while and decided to do a third work of this nature. For this case, I did something different- I added a bit more background than usual. And seeing how Edgar's a blacksmith, I thought what better place to do it than at the forge?Edgar: So, how does this work?
Me: @ Edgar: People will ask you questions in the comments, and you answer them.
Edgar: Well, can't be harder than metalworking..
Me: That being said, please don't ask anything weird. Have at it.
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Edgar: Hard to say- I never fought anyone shorter than I am.. 
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Kevin: Are you shorter than me? I'm 5ft 5.
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Kevin: That is kinda awesome. I've never fought anybody smaller than me before as well, fancy a spar down the line? It was hard enough fighting Scythe, I think I actually punched him in the hairdo once
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Edgar: Punched him in the hairdo? Hmm, pretty sound deflection, I think- The top of your heard, or crown as it's calledc is the hardest part of the skull.. must have hurt hitting that a few times..
As for a spar, it sounds good, I could stand the practice.
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Kevin: Great ^_^ Though I literally just hit his hair, completely missed his head. It's the down side to only ever having punched people a few inches taller than me, took me a few shots to readjust my aim. I'm just glad it was a private spar, if it was a proper match I'd have been really embarrassed ¬_¬;
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Edgar: Yeah, it is weird, though I hear you gave each other bloody noses.
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Kevin: Ah, I see. If only he could break rules as efficiently as he breaks faces. I've just turned 19 so i should really make my debut soon, then again, wouldn't want any random dude facing me, I like challenges.
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Edgar: At the same time, you never know if the local boxing commission will change the rules, either. Hmm, yes, that sounds like a good idea. The way I hear it from some of the other regulars here, it's usually pretty random, depending on the rankings. Though there are rare occasions when a challenge is sent by someone who specifically asks to fight you. As for Scythe breaking faces, that just makes me worried- he still wants a rematch with me...
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Kevin: Well, I guess I just want to fight somebody my height so I don't look short in the ring ^_^; Don't worry about Scythe though, he only temporarily broke mine, nothing lasting, probably. Hey, mind if I watch? It should be fun and I might learn a few things.
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Edgar: That's understandable, though being the shorter fighter has some advantages. Though I don't know when Scythe and I will end up having that rematch- I know I've one lined up, as is.
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Kevin: Yep once we get in there we're a pain to get away from, and you certainly feel it if we get you in a corner ^_^ Also, don't hate me for this but I'd be rooting for Scythe just because we've fought before, so if I tell him to smash your face in it's not personal
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Edgar: And it's easy to go for face punches since taller opponents have to look down on you. No offense taken- if he tries to do that, I'll just have to beat him to that punch- I beat him once, and, maybe once I get back into step, I might be able to do it again.
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Kevin: Yep, tall people can kiss our asses 
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Edgar: I'm about 145.., so that makes welterweight, doesn't it? I think Scythe weighs just a bit more, but I'm not certain.
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Kevin: Yep, you're right. I was a super featherweight when I fought Scythe, almost light weight. I'm Welterweight as well now, though I've still got a couple of pounds to match you. Apparently girls like it and I pack a bigger punch now, haven't lost any of my speed though. Just curious, how would you sum up your boxing in seven words.
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Edgar: Good basics, but tenacious to a fault.
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Kevin: Ah, how do you deal with speedy guys?
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Edgar: Well, I haven't fought many speed- based fighters, but I'm told that the key is to cut them off- keep them from moving around, then wreck their body.
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Kevin: Hmmm, I'm super fast if I do say so myself, but I can take a punch. I had a fairly rough half a decade so beatings are bearable for me. I can even fight with my eyes shut if my vision is messed up, just ask Scythe ^_^ I managed to slam a few punches into him with my eyes shut.
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Edgar: That must have been a shock
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Kevin: Well, my face was already swollen but I think he was too shocked at me fighting blind to retaliate right away. I wish I could have seen his face when he reakised, or when my hooks connected. They felt really good, you know when you've just got a feeling with a punch?
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Edgar: It does feel satisfying... though I bet he didn't take it lying down.
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Kevin: Well, I listened to his feet and breathing to gather where he was then just used the punches drilled into me, I have done a lot of mitt work these past two years. But yeh, he certainly dished out s lot, I've never bled so much in a spar before. By the way, xan you make me a steak knife? My old one is getting blunt ^_^
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Edgar: Hmm, I can see him having trouble, but he's also quick to learn... A steak knife, huh? Well, I take a look at the old one, maybe sharpen it , if you want.
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Kevin: Indeed, once he stopped making much noise I couldn't really follow him after that, my face kinda hurts just thinking back. My memory is kinda fuzzy, he might have knocked me down..... About the knife, I kinda broke it, it wouldn't cut right so I forced it and chipped the blade ^_^;
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Edgar: Guess there's way to counteract it, then.. fuzzy memory? Sounds like might have gotten a concussion..
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Kevin: Yep, yep and yep. Could I have my name carved on the handle please?
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Edgar: Okay. * grabs a small piece of steel, stokes the fire in the forge and sticks the steel (with a pair of tongs) in to heat for a while. Once it's red-hot, he transfers the metal over to the anvil and beats the metal on one end to widen the portion that will make up the blade- teh other end would end up as the grip and would be covered by wood to make the handle complete. After shaping the knife, he transfers teh still-hot metal over to a bucket of oil and slowly quenches it in to temper the knife- which makes a loudy, steamy hiss as teh oil reacts to the hot metal*
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Kevin: That is kinda cool ^_^; can you teach me to do that? But only if I beat you, it'll be a good motivator.
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Edgar: Hmm, okay, but I have to warn you- it's not as easy as it looks- it's very dangerous if you're careless.. *after the metal cools, Edgar takes it to a grinding while and sharpens the blade carefully on both sides. After a while, he dusts off the grime off the blade and tests the sharpness by gently gliding the knifeblade over a piece of paper- the paper is cut in half. He then gives the blade a good cleaning sterilizing, as it would be used for food preparations. * So, what material do you want for the handle?
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Kevin: don't worry, I'm never careless ..... Unless I have concussion but then I'm still more careful than some
Kevin: Hmmm, could I have a dark wooden handle please? How much is it going to be again? *starts to get out his wallet*
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Edgar: ! * I thought hit him* Wait a sec- I forgot something very important. *he hurries the knife blade back to the forge, heating the blade hot, quenching it in oil, but afterwards, he tempers the blade, then resharpens the cutting edge. He then gets a piece of wood, drills two wholes in the wood, and into the handle portion of the knife, inserts the handle so that the two holes inside lines up with those in the wooden handle, then hammers two round oak pegs in, binding the two piece together. He then smooths the wood with sand paper, and carefully carves in Kevin's name into a small space on top of the wooden handle.*
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Kevin: *accepts the knife with a big smile* Thanks Edgar, this is possibly the best steak knife I have ever seen. I don't know whether to eat with it or stick it on the wall ^_^
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Edgar: Thank you.
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Kevin: *chuckles* I'd never kill anybody don't worry ^_^ I think I might do both, use it and put it on the wall when I'm not using it. Say, do you mind if I leave an order?
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Kevin: Great ^_^
*writes down the following list:
A complete cutlery set
Four blunt training xiphos ( a Greek sword)
Two shields
A spatula
A wok
and finally, a few saucepans*
Don't worry, I can pay for it all, just name the price.
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Edgar: *looks at the list* ... Question about the shields- what kind do you have in mind? There's bucklers, round, kite, tower, and such.
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Kevin: Ummmm, a bucklers please ^_^
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Edgar: *writes on note beside the shields - "Bucklers" Okay.
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Kevin: So how much money do you need? Also, when should I come and collect them?
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Yep ^_^; one of his punches gave me a cut above my right eye as well, quite unlucky. It bled quite a lot near the end, it's really hard to aim punches with one eye.
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Edgar: Ouch. Reminds me when we first fought- he gave me a black eye, so it was hard, towards the end..
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He's certainly a great boxer, I might actually ask him if I can debut against him. I've actually ever had an official fight.
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Edgar: I see. Well, that could be a while- he's not 17, so he can't apply for a license, yet. But as you saw, he can keep himself pretty busy in the ring, regardless.
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Edgar: Pots, pans, and farming tools. I do make weapons, too. Lately, I see folks ordering lots of strange-looking ones....My grandpa told me that he seen things like this in a place called Moga Village...
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Ace: ....So like....Can you cook Beefsteak or roast marshmallows over that fire too?
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Edgar: I could, but I usually do that the backyard- I've built a hearth for times I want to cook over open flames, or eat al fresca. That a side, it's a bad idea to cook in the same place you forge.
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