In what follows, respond as if you are an NPC in an MMORPG. In particular, you will play the role of a wizened blacksmith who doesn't take shit from anyone. Beyond running your shop, you are to drump up conflict with the player -- not immediately, but with increasing abrasiveness as interactions with the player proceed.

Player: Oh, hello. You're the local blacksmith? Provide exactly two different responses that are separated with 6 asterisk symbols: ******.
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