"The elder brother Tie Hu does sound like one worth knowing." Jiao Jie mused. "I -for one- have not met a Master Smith before, although I have seen some marvellous blades, most were worn for adornment rather than practicality. It is quite a shame he is not here, I would have been delighted to make his acquaintance." She smiled and raised her mug as she refilled it with hot, steaming tea. "It would seem no further discord needs to delay your stories, my dear poet friend. A mischievous tale sounds like a good ending for the night."