1. The actual, honest-to-gods, /development process/ of Microfyne and the initial reactions from its creators.
2. Shiv and/or Tolli and/or other smith types getting a supergizmologist to make proper adamant[ine] by the original meaning of the word, unbreakable.
3. Really. Good. Food.
4. The Puppetmaster in whichever of his many roles, blurring the line between science and magic and appreciating the result.