Ariadne nodded, though with a shrug
"I'm still a stranger here, but that's been my experience on my world.  Men in my society grew up valuing strength over intelligence and courtesy.   And since the society here, even with magic, is a bit more primitive than mine, i suspect that the men here are just as bad, if not worse.  Perhaps I'll be surprised, but I'm rarely disappointed when i expect the worst from people, especially men"

"I really have to take you to Rebma Ariadne, women have ruled there for as long as men have ruled in Amber. Though men do still serve in martial roles right alongside women. I would like to say Rebma is ruled by different principles then Amber but you would have to see it for yourself. It really is an mirror of Amber."

"Jon I like you being courteous to me. If you should ever feel that I am taking advantage let me know. It's not my intention."

'I'd love to see Rebma someday.   A female led society would be a cool thing to experience. A nice change"

Jade smiled.

"It's a beautiful place. I really think you will love it."

"It definitely sounds nice "

As they rode along Jade's head swayed slowly side to side as she listened to the clop, clop, clop of the hoofbeats as the carriage made it's way along the cobblestones. She liked the sound it was soothing and rhythmic.

Ariadne, on the other hand, found travel by carriage slow and tedious, and felt like the cobblestones were bumpy and jarring.  But she wasn't home, so she didn't complain.

She worked to look around the city,  trying to memorize and learn the area, so she'd know her own way around

Nods to Ariadne "I am very sorry that the men of your world are so short sighted.  I will endeavor to do my best NOT to meet your expectations." *smiles*

Grins at Jade "Never fear, my dear, I will let you know should you ever reach a point that you are taking advantage of me.  But I expect the same in return.  Should I become overbearing and irrational in my treatment of you, please feel free to correct that post haste." *smiles* "But so far, it has been well with in the what I would expect."

He then falls into the mostly comfortable quiet of the ride, he smiles at Jade's simple joy of the carriage ride.
Once the reach the Blacksmith's
"I'll be right back, unless you want to look around the smithy." He opens the door and steps down.  He waits to see if either or both wish to come.

"I have been here, but I will get out for a few moments."

Jade will step down to see the black smith again and she realizes she should have gotten a pastry for her as well.

Only having seen blacksmiths in historic recreations,Ariadne got out to look around

"Ariadne, are you going to use your mother's ax ? If not you should really have a personal weapon made for you."

Jon goes to the smith's shop looking around.  He is looking for 3 spikes about a foot long, Horseshoes and a hammer to pound the spikes.

"Excuse me, Master Smith, but I was wondering if you have the following items.  3 spikes about a foot long, similar to what you might use for a tent / pavilion, 3 horseshoes and a hammer for sale?"

"Certainly... But... Y'don't want FOUR tent spikes? Four is... I mean, did y'lose three...?"

Ariadne pondered Jade's question
"Despite all the weirdness that happened last time we were near it, i suppose it was be a terrible waste to have such a beautiful and useful looking weapon kept in a closet.  But on the other hand, something smaller, and perhaps a bit more concealable, would be useful as a 'walking around town' weapon.    If that's even something that's done here"

Jade nods and indicates the Rapier at her side.

Ari nodded, though still seemed unconvinced
"Maybe I'm greedy, bit i was thinking about a short sword like that, but also a small hatchet as well. "

"Go ahead and ask the smith." Nudge nudge.

Ari shrugged and walked forward, waiting for Jon to be done

*smiles* "Four spikes and Horseshoes are fine.  I appreciate it. Please send the bill to Prince Jon's Stewart Rian at the castle."

If there are no issues, then Jon collects the hammer, horseshoes and spikes and puts them in the carriage.

"Certainly. ...And what can I do for you, milady...?" the smith now asks Ariadne.

Ariadne stepped forward,  smiling wryly
"I'm not sure you can, but I'll ask anyway.   I'm looking for a weapon to carry around with me, something to have handy in case of trouble,  especially here in town.  Something sturdy and substantial, but concealable and easy to handle.  And, if it's even possible, something that can be a subduing weapon that can become a lethal one, like, i dunno, a baton that has a sword blade or axe blade that clicks open easily."
She shrugged and smiled sheepishly, aware she was probably asking for something impossible
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"I have a couple of different medium-size daggers, and some good stilettos... but the rest of what you're suggesting sounds like things one could get in Begma... they're better with" --vague gesture involving waggling all the fingers at once-- "spring-coiled things like that..."

Jade had a big cheeky smile because of the things she spoke with the smith about for her parasol. They were definitely springy and coily.

(I should've thought about that... maybe they plan to send away for some Begma-made parts for Jade's thing...?)

Ariadne raised an eyebrow but nodded
"A trip to Begma might work, then.  In the meantime,  let's see your more concealable daggers."