[ He concedes that point, nodding his head. It might be a misuse of her abilities to stick her behind a counter. There's certainly room for growth if she can prove herself trustworthy. In the meantime, it'd be a hell of a boon to have the front of the forge handled by someone who can defend themselves and the business. ]

I've got something for that. [ He heads back behind the counter, leans to grab something, then places a first aid kit down in front of her. The white metal is thickly coated in scratches and black smears. ] You don't get marks like that from keeping your distance either. Is close combat another one of your skills?