[He looks over the rods of different metals, picking one up to test the weight and feel of it, critical and discerning. Having a project is nice.] We'll have to test out the heat resistance, see if any of these can hold up to dragon-fire, and it's too bad I don't have any changewing acid with me...

[He looks up at Loki then, setting down the metal sample, and his smile is genuine, heartfelt. Honest.] Thank you. For the insight. This is really helpful.