[ For his own part, Luka is quite curious as to the skill of this smith, if he can re-forge a monster of a katana in three days flat, but he know the kojin have been around for a very long time indeed, and they place great personal and spiritual significance into items of fine craftsmanship and beauty. To become a kojin craftsman must be the hardest test of them all. This old man must indeed be up to the task.

But he figures the Sephiroth would be impatient, and sees the question coming long before it’s lobbed his way. ]

Not like we can go far. Could probably cozy up with the locals for a bit, run a few more errands for food and board.

[ A beat, as crimson eyes sweep over the other man from head to foot. ]

A change of clothes is definitely on the list for you. Everyone’s liable to think you’re Garlean in that getup.