Anticipation rising (Moore)

[Nephrite]

"Yeah, exactly, so it's not really practical." Moore says with a chuckle. "So what's your story, Finnegan? It occurs to me I've been here for a while but I don't really know that many people."

[Anastasia]

"I'm Jaela's bodyguard," Finnegan says, then tsks, "A ceremonial position if there was ever one. She's a natural valkyrie, a warrior maiden bound to war. Before that I was part of Val'Finnegan, a spear she had. It's a long story."

[Nephrite]

Moore blinks, then starts laughing again. "Yes, it sounds like it would be. So what do you specialize in? It isn't actually spears, is it?"

[Anastasia]

"It is. Val's my spear," Finnegan reaches over and pats it, "Though I'm an elf of many talents." He picks up Val and hurls it with one hand, a cry out as it arcs over the head of diners. Just as it's about to start falling, he flexes his fingers and it returns to his hand. "Sorry," he says casually, raising his hand in apology as he gets a few dozen dirty looks. "For instance."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs again. "So were you turned -into- a spear or were you a spear originally?"

[Anastasia]

"Merged with it. It really is a long story," Finnegan says, "Jaela gave a little of herself to reverse that, as well as Val'Finnegan, one of her favored weapons."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Got it. So what do you typically do in your spare time?"

[Anastasia]

"Practice," Finnegan says after a beat, "Blacksmithing, cards. Mostly practice, though. The way of a hero demands it." He finishes his wine off and puts the glass aside, twirling it between his fingers before he does. "It's more practical blacksmithing than making weapons or armor, but I can manage a bit of that if I need to."

[Nephrite]

"Does that practice tend to take you out, gallivanting around like a proper hero who needs to smash evil?" Moore asks with a grin as he eats another pastry.

[Anastasia]

"When Aurora mobilizes," Finnegan shrugs, "Army life's like that. Being a hero on your own terms is different."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods a few times. "So you're less of an adventurer-type and more a soldier, I understand. Well, if the opportunity ever presents itself and you need me for anything, please feel free to call on my services. I'd also be happy to help you with any blacksmithing work."

[Anastasia]

"Hah, no. I've done both but mostly on my own. I'm just with Aurora now," Finnegan says. "I might. I'm thinking about building an iron horse to be animated as a steed."

[Nephrite]

"Hmm, that'd be interesting." Moore nods. "I can definitely help with that part."

[Anastasia]

"Can you keep going for hours? An entire horse is a big project," Finnegan says. "You need stamina."

[Nephrite]

"I have the stamina for it." Moore says with some amount of confidence.