[Ah, of course his two most hot-tempered acquaintances would come within ten minutes of each other.]

Sleipnir, this is Dist, an ally of mine and what is equivalent to a Spark in his world. Dist, this is Sleipnir O'Hara, one of my students and an excellent Mechanic.

I expect you both to be civil to one another, at the very least.

[He's looking at you, Dist.]

Now. I know you have your Kaiser, Dist -- but Sleipnir and I both lack weapons. This mountain of scrap and this engine are yours to do with as you wish -- provided what you churn out is usable and fairly low-maintenance.

Sleipnir, how much do you know about the forging of swords?