River's father walked toward the door of Dark's smithy. He asked the boys to stand back as he knocked.
There was no response. A few seconds went by. He knocked again. A few seconds went by, yet no response.
"Is he not in?" Rudy asked.
"No, he is," their father responded and knocked again.
This time he heard the door unlock and slowly open. Lucas stood there, looking right at the Baron.
"Lord Grave, what brings you to our establishment?" Lucas spoke in a tone that was vastly different from before.
He spoke with respect, yet sharp and confident.
"Is your master in?" their father asked.
"Yes, he is. Come in," Lucas said, speaking calm and confident. He stepped inside and allowed the Baron in. The boys walked in behind.
The shop was the same—weapons and armors stacked around. A warm glow came from the back, the crackle of flames and the resounding of a hammer hitting metal filled the air.
He took a deep breath, signaling both boys to stand back. He walked toward the back.
