Bound to The Enemy of My Mate
He uncorked vials, dipped one into iridescent sludge, brought it to his nose—and chuckled dryly.
"Oh, that's brilliant. Horribly brilliant. Sulfur notes almost elegant, but someone added mercury and arsenic kick. A cocktail for ages."
Borin grunted, smile tugging lips. "Only you smell poison and call it elegant."
"Professional appreciation!" Pyre studied the sample. "Acidity will eat through standard iron in a week, Borin. Need resistant alloy. I have ideas."
Thane found them then, emerging from foothills, posture wary at the cheerful noble.