"A staff? Yes, well, that would take care of--" she was lost in thought for a while, calculating and the like, "A staff would be delightful. Perhaps a shortsword or something small for, ah, snicker-snackering." Merlan took off her hat absently and hummed in thought. "Uff...decisions, decisions. Bo staff work was always my favourite. Tch...it's true, staffs are delightful and focusing. Been ages since I've had the pleasure. It's the kind of wood that really matters."

She half shook her head and laughed.

"Honestly, if you're going to forge anything at all, I'd love to learn. New places, new skills." She might be tiny but she was full of surprises. "And this is a place that needs everything it can get."