I THINK I KNEW HER SMILE;; open - gift for Maude

TIME MARCHES ONWARD, CRUEL AS CAN BE
STUCK IN THE REAL WORLD, NOTHING COMES FREE

Luckily, the burns that Ruven had gained over the course of making the trinket were smaller things, common things in the line of smithing, especially when it was someone who was inexperienced with it. With each small burn though Ruven had learned what not to do, and eventually had been able to finish his work without being hurt for quite some time. He had used his water elementals to cool off the injury, and, for the moment, they didn't even hurt, so they were barely noticed.

Ears pricked and a smile came to his face as he saw the two come over, and Ruven would extend his paw, showing what he had made to Maude before setting it down before her, "This is for you." The young boy would start off, "I figured you'd want something to remember the Coalition when you're out hunting for your new targets, and it could be good luck if you want, too." Good luck for what exactly he wasn't sure. Hoping the one she bet on wins maybe? "I'm sure it could be useful for other things too." Once again he wasn't sure what those other things were, but she was clever, she'd figure it out.

— Reggan