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Sword and Sheath (Man and Woman) – Part 01

Cecily had been making a point of visiting Atelier Liza whenever she could over the past few days. During work breaks, after shifts, or between training sessions—whenever she found a spare moment, she made her way to the workshop at the edge of the Seventh District and knocked on its door.

And every time, she was turned away.

One day, she wasn’t even allowed to see him because was too busy with forging.

Another day, she was told he was out, though it was clearly just an excuse. Lisa, who had come out to apologize, looked so uneasy her eyes darted everywhere.

Another time, she was told he was resting, exhausted from his work. That, at least, she believed without question.

Today, he apparently had a prior appointment with another visitor. She wanted to know how one even went about making an appointment.

“I’m really sorry. My master is