[Later, she may take a moment to examine the fact that somehow, against all reason, that somehow worked to pin the squirming viper of a man down. But not in this moment. In this one, she is too busily aware of the bristle of her own metaphorical hackles to be particularly discerning.

She narrows her eyes at him, determined to be skeptical. ]

Will they be enough to produce the mold and material for casting the barrel? As I've said, that is the most vital metal element next to the firing mechanism. We can hardly even begin testing without it.