"An excellent idea," Percy said with a pleased smile. "You’ll have to tell me more about this Amaya and the work she’s done. It’s a shame I won’t have the opportunity to compare notes with her. She sounds like someone with a keen eye for efficiency."

He took another sip of his wine, his expression thoughtful. "The forge is remarkably well-assembled, far better than some of the... improvisations I’ve had to work with in the past. It’s clear she knew her craft. I can only hope to build upon what she left behind and do it justice."