Curufin laughs too. "Whereas I am a metalsmith, and I'm always curious about what a weapon or a device is made of. All right, agreed, I won't quote you!"

He nods when Inigo describes the rest of his outfit. "I suppose it depends on what role you play in a battle, and what kind of a battle it is. Heavy armor isn't needed in all situations. You were a mercenary? What sorts of jobs were you hired for?"