[What is he blathering on about? But that question annoys her for whatever reason - actually not for whatever reason, she is a blacksmith (an apprentice but... details), and it is her element... She isn't going to let this man treat her as if she were a fool!]

I will have you know that I am a smithy! I forge metal into the best weaponry Marblesea has ever had the honor of partaking! Of course I know what metal is!