Maya stayed inside the forge for a while after Sirene and Elian left, moving around the workbench and stacking a few tools that had been left out. She didn't say anything at first, just worked quietly, but her eyes kept drifting toward the door. Dory noticed it but didn't comment. Horg was already back at the anvil, tapping lightly at a cooled piece of metal, more out of habit than actual work. The forge had gone back to normal, but something about the silence made it feel off.
Maya finally stopped what she was doing and wiped her hands on her tunic.
"I'm heading out," she said.
Dory nodded. "Alright. You've done enough today."
Horg didn't even look up. "Close the door properly."
Maya rolled her eyes slightly but didn't reply. She stepped out of the forge, the door creaking shut behind her. For a few seconds, everything stayed quiet again. Dory leaned against the table, arms crossed, while Horg continued his slow tapping.
