Those coins<em>were</em>good platinum - And a substantial chunk of Delphine's savings! She was beginning to understand the attraction of money, why Master was willing to risk life and limb to get more, and why it was<em>so</em>important to Sophie...<br/><br/>-Besides, it was a fun way of keeping score!<br/><br/>The time would pass swiftly enough. Delphine would stay close,<em>jussstttt</em>in the blacksmith's field of vision, the gorgeous Eidolon oh-so-interested in every step of the process, leaning forward in a way that meant she almost spilled out of her costume...<br/><br/>But the end result was worth the wait!<br/><br/>A sigh of admiration purred from Delphine's lips, as she gave the minotaur a once-over.<br/><br/>"How does it feel?" she asked, curious. "-To be properly armed and armored?"<br/><br/>It was a honest question, considering how she'd only recently acquired her own blade...And didn't wear armor, herself!