Reed heard Matthias' mention of a hot spring and marked it as conversation for later. She didn't know there were hot springs! That sounded far more pleasurable to bathe in than the cold waters of the waterfalls. No, there was no time to discuss these mystery hot springs when there was discussion of weaponry involved! Her body fell down into a bow as she studied the weapon Roxanne had made as she propped it up to show it off. "Wow! That's so cool! I love the design of it!" She meant every word as she uttered them, her rump wagging as she eagerly shared her enthusiasm with Roxanne.
Suddenly the sword was picked up and Reed took a step backwards, quickly moving to give Roxanne space in case she swung. As quickly as she'd picked the sword up, she placed it back down and Reed sighed of relief. It looked sharp and if Roxanne was still learning, it was very possible that she'd swing and accidentally hit her. As the explanation for the second sharpened end, Reed nodded her head with firm approval. "That's smart thinkin'! I bet you would keep yer opponent off guard with a weapon like that, too. Aye, what do you say you show me what you've been practicin'?" Reed glanced over at Matthias as he groomed his feathers and fur and stepped over to join him at his side, giving Roxanne plenty of space for her demonstration.
As Roxanne presumably started her display, Reed returned the conversation to Matthias as she watched the youth's movements. "Verdantis? Yeah, I suppose so. They don't really ask much of me. I kinda come and go as I please. Seems they got trouble with leaders, though. The old one went missin' apparently, so Quinnat has taken over." Reed relaxed into a sit, then continued. "You said somethin' about a hot spring? Where's that at?"