"The sword should be as wide as two thumbs and index fingers, thin enough to slip though ribs, yet strong enough to resist the shock of battle," The elf tapped the anvil as she walked past, "Place five Frame Wards on the blade, I will enchant it later on." The memory of her previous sword breaking as it struck a bandit's shield flashed for a fleeting moment.<br/><br/>Ceres paused over the chunk of mangled metal, the armor so torn, no blacksmith alive would be inclined to repair it. She pointed, extending a single black-gloved finger, "That one too. My brother..." She rubbed the bridge of her nose, "Yes, just fix that one too."<br/><br/>She turned to leave the forge when- "Miss, I don't mean to say this but: it is impossible to fix the armor. I can melt and reforge it for a lower price than normal p-" The blacksmith fiddled with the iron tongs upon the anvil.<br/><br/>She stopped at the doorway, allowing herself a slight smile, "Ha. I figured you'd say that, for the years past, my house has known you for your crafts. It is already impossible when you think it so." With that, she left with the swish of the cloak. She lifted the hood as she entered the moonlight upon the streets.<br/><br/>Mirth which was not her own filled her conciousness, "So I guess it means you owe me something?" Ceres remained silent, ignoring the voice and pressing on through the snow, opting to take the path on the side of the streets where the snow had not turned to ice yet so as to save herself the trouble of maintaining balance. "Let's see... what should it be? Something simple... There is an obscure contract for veteran hunters, which as yet to be taken. It is for a good cause as you would be removing a threat to the civilians."<br/><br/>And why would I, Ceres Gamon have to do that?<br/><br/>"Because many have tried to find the threat but they have tried in vain, but I don't think you have tried this quest before..." The voice let out a fleeting laugh.<br/><br/>We'll see how it works out. After minutes of silent crunching in the snow, she asked again, Is there a simpler method of this... payment? Furthermore, the power I tap on is minimal, so why not have an easier method?<br/><br/>"Very well, for minor taps, the price even you would find simple, you do not wear my ring for others to see. It is an artifact which some might covet. But as for the rest, you have to do as I say, with a maximum of thirteen payments due."<br/><br/>Simple enough, Ceres clenched a hand into a fist, feeling the ring beneath the velvet glove.