Joshua
"I guess so. Sometimes I wish I were in groups more, but not everyone likes being with vampires."

*The captain let out a laugh as Alde mentioned forging.*

"I could never get into forging myself. For something that's so labor intensive, you need a lot of precision. Not something I really have. Maybe I could help though, by providing a bit of flame."

*Katherine began heading towards the bakery, now completely relaxed. Though, in her mind, something bothered her. Had she ever gone to a bakery with Aleksander? The fact that she couldn't remember was worrying. Either she had a few too many concussions, or...*
Jason
"Well, if you're looking for people to group up with, I'm always available for the most part. You're a vampire? I'd have... Never of guessed."

*He was... Surprised by that more than anything. She didn't seem like the type of person that'd be a vampire... Though his own knowledge of them was more of those spooky stories told to keep children inside after dark and all.*

"Forging is certainly not something everyone enjoys yeah. Its something I fell in love with while starting up my adventuring career, admittedly. Keeping the flame lit on my own, especially with my... Forge set up would be a pretty advantageous thing, so it would be nice."

*He agreed, smiling, as he followed her to the bakery, thinking. He had several thoughts on his mind currently. Wondering if his camp was going to be alright without anyone to watch it. If he could get the materials and workers to build up his campsite into... Well, ideally, something much more. First the forge building, then walls if he could help it. Ease his mind a fair bit.*
Joshua
*The woman paused as Alde mentioned a vampire. That's right, she never told anyone about that...*

"I... Used to be one. Paler, faster, and maybe a bit more dexterous. But it was painful; fire burns twice as hot. 10 of those 11 years as a fighter I was a vampire. It was only last year than I was able to remove it."

*As she brought up her past, Katherine let out a sigh.*

"I didn't want it. Only the wicked truly wish for vampirism."

"But for the forge, I have a lot more control over my fire magic now. So it's entirely possible that I can sustain a forge hot enough to heat up iron."

*As the two entered the bakery, the smell of delicious bread and baked goods wafted into the pair's noses.*

"Ah, one thing I still love is the smell of good food! I didn't eat much in the past; I just chose cheaper options."
Jason
*He listened with a nod. He thought of the things he knew of Vampirism from those childhood stories. Sounded rather similar to what he knew overall, least in this brief discussion.*

"I see. It sounds like a... Not very ideal situation, yeah. Flames are already painful, but twice that? I don't know if I could handle it..."

*He frowned a little, hearing how long she'd been a vampire for, and he patted her back.*

"Yeah, I suppose only the wicked would truly wish for vampirism. I can see benefits of the extended life, maybe but... There is alternatives. I heard stories of men who lived for hundreds of years. And, yeah. Keeping a forge hot enough is certainly helpful."

*He laughed a little, as he thought of the potentials. Fire magic fueling the forge. Perhaps it was something other smiths hadn't considered. Maybe it'd lead to new discoveries in forging... Or maybe he was just silly to think that hadn't been considered or was done yet.*

"Good food is always a blessing, I agree."
Joshua
"I suppose all those years of vampiric healing finally caught up to me. My body can't quite keep up with the damage anymore."

*The Captain smiled as Aldeberto patted her on the back. Stretching, the woman momentarily tensed all her muscles, which end up showing through her T-shirt.*

"I don't need too many pats on the back, Alde. I'm all over it now. I'm building myself back up again, stronger than ever."

"Though, the best forgers are really the artificers. Their magic allows them to make basically anything. It's incredible! One of them here in New Sunlight has an arm entirely made of metal; and it's stronger than a normal one as well!"

*Walking inside the store, the pair would see marvelous amounts of pastries and baked.*

"So, what are you thinking of getting?"
Jason
"I suppose that would be useful overall. I only ever heard the stories of their monstrous nature, not their healing. Quite interesting to hear."

*He'd watch her tense all her muscles and shrugged. He couldn't help having given her the pats regardless. Though it did made him realize maybe he was too supportive of acquaintances...*

"Its a reflex, I guess. I'm used to helping others and all. I like to help, and help as much as I can. Even if someone's over it, I just... You know?"

*He nodded as she mentioned the artificers, and he realized his recent thought of magic and forging pretty much was already done then. A little disappointing in his inexperienced mind, but oh well. That's part of life in the end.*

"I suppose they would be yeah. Always thought magic was limited, admittedly. But that does sound pretty impressive. An arm better than a... Living one, the things magic enables is quite interesting."

*He looked over the pastries and baked goods, thinking.*

"Hmm... I'm not sure really. Everything looks pretty good."