Obi-Wan was curious how Hughes had the means to craft a blade from metal, especially in a place like this. He was obviously resourceful, perhaps with an extensive network of people with various talents and abilities. Something to keep in mind.

"Thank you," Obi-Wan said. "I could start gathering materials. Where do you suggest I go?"

Then Hughes mentioned this alchemy business. Obi-Wan had heard Lust mention it his first day here, but he hadn't gotten much of an explanation, other than a list of people at Landel's who were considered alchemists.

"What is alchemy?" Obi-Wan asked. "Is that a kind of science?"