【 ❈ 𝕁𝕌𝕊𝕋𝕀ℂ𝔼𝕊𝕎𝕏ℝ𝔻。】 

“—Ah.” A curt response, none too impressed with the new information. Though something of the sort had been expected- nothing could just be simple, after all- it was disappointing to hear nevertheless. The ‘Kabane’ were unsettling on their own— knowing a bit more failed to ease her worries.

Really, she had no clue what to do.

“Thank you for the information.” This time coupled with a soft sigh, the knight’s gaze lowered to her feet. She’d have to invest in some enhancements for her blade, that much was clear.

    ❝ . . . ❞

𝓨ukina  blinked  steadily,  strong arms barricading her chest as she peered on at the solitary female━  watching the other’s visage wrenched uncharacteristically solemn upon her elucidation regarding the matter. It was nowhere near being the reaction that she sought to pull forth from the seemingly adroit stranger.   

A beat of contemplative silence enshrouded their presence of two.

❝ We could assist you with that if you’d like. ❞ Finally came a voice at length. It was gelid━ weathered by the reticent engineer’s habitual impassiveness, but it does not bear ill will. Gloved appendage protruding out to settle cordially upon the dejected personage’s shoulder, Yukina implored for her averting eyes. 

   ❝ We have a steam smith that is much too competent
      for his title. I am certain that he would be more than
      happy to take a gander at your sword. ❞