"Do you see how that mirror is glowing? My face looks positively radiant!"
"They say they're blending local Glowcap derivatives for color stability—whatever that means."
"I must send word to my sister in the city. She'll want the first samples before the gates even open."
Amid this heady excitement, Mikhailis allowed himself a brief moment to simply…breathe. Maybe all the sleepless nights and precarious experiments were worth it if they could bring genuine wonder to these people. His imagination wandered to future expansions: perhaps they could do traveling showcases, or partner with artisans from distant lands to share techniques. The possibilities felt endless.
Then someone screamed.
