There is more than one way to bring the season spirit into the world. Lauri-Ell was doing it in the form of charitable spirit. There was more than one booth set up to raise money for the local orphanages, and one of them was clearly labeled 'Bay Blades'. Under the sign of the booth was a display of small and pretty baubles, from custom worked eating utensils to small knives and scissors, to even little samples of some jewelry work.

Behind it all, seated in a comfortable chair and working a kitchen knife over a sharpening wheel for a waiting patron is Lauri-Ell herself, the massive journeywoman blacksmith smiling as she chatted with a waiting patron.

"Oh yes, they are really fine knives. They'll be sharp in no time. Just remember to give generously if you like the work. The children need it."

Not every day can be for charity of course. There is still work to be done, and in the moment it comes in the form of Lauri-Ell sitting near the fire at Bay Blades on her break, drinking copious amounts of lemon infused water as she sketches with her free hand.

"You really are a pretty thing," she says as she pauses in sketching to look at the pretty purple crystal she had found after a recent encounter in the streets. "I just wish I had Gili's skill for stone setting."

Somehow she was going to figure out how to set this thing into something pretty she could wear. But just what was a mystery.

The good news was there were always customers to distract her. Like the one approaching now. Lauri-Ell smiles and jumps to her feet. She finishes her water and moves forward.

"Welcome to Bay Blades. How might we help you?"