David
"Alright, that's fine with me." *Yae Kim led the way, opening the door to the blacksmith's shop. He held it open and peered into it from the side.* "Hello, Walner? The blacksmith?"

*From inside, a low voice could be heard.* "Yah. Get in here if you're gonna get in."
Stanley
*Lilliane frowned. This certainly wasn't the friendly attitude that she was going for, and it wasn't filling her with confidence about this blacksmith.* "So... This is the guy?"
David
"He's the guy who knows the guy, as it were." *Yae Kim's voice was a bit hushed as he talk. He inhaled, then walked in.* "Walner, where do you think I could find your old mentor Romero?" *Yae Kim turned back to Lilliane, waving her inside.* "Walner is Romero's apprentice, but he's since taken over the shop. I'm sure Romero is hanging around somewhere, and he can help me find my other friend, the miner." *Yae Kim's life had been all about connections and networking since he was young, so these were hurdles he was used to.*

"Romero's dead." *Yae Kim was still looking at Lilliane when Walner said this. He didn't turn, just blinked with surprise, his facial features tight.*