Actually he's just about to take a break, in the middle of taking off his apron, when he hears someone call out his name. Turning as he pulls the protective material off he smiles when he sees Ellana heading over towards him, amused at how she's fanning herself - she better get used to it if she was going to work in here.

"Hello, Ellana," he returns, using his sleeve to wipe the sweat off his brow. "Finishing up working on some blades. Works slowed down since we're all pretty well stocked on most things - that'll change when we send troops out again. What about you? What brings you here? Don't need your blade sharpened yet do you?"