[This is a bit awkward. The human's not looking nearly as impressed as he expected! He thought he presented the hook in the coolest way he could. But that look and his questions making him feel a little bit of doubt, and his grin starts to turn sheepish.]

Yes? That - that's the long and short of it alright. Clever of you to catch on! See, this will be your test... your first test. Who knows? Maybe there'll be more to come! But this is the one test I have right now of your skill, o... o smithy.

This is your chance to help out a hero! ...Now that you... understand that I'm a hero!