It's been some time since there's been a proper blacksmith in town, which is why smoke rising from the chimney is enough to snare the Watch Captain's attention as soon as he's awake. Of course, no one has come running to inform him of a fire or trespassing or any similar shenanigans, so it's with confusion and not suspicion that he approaches.

"...hello," he greets in a rasp, leaning around to see the face of the stranger occupying the smithy.