That actually impresses Emet more, and when he realizes that there is no sewing machine at all, he glances back at the stitch work on the smuppet in his hand. It is expertly done, and his eyebrows raise with astonishment.

Truly an artist.

As his eyes fall back to Dirk, he notices the crease, but only offers him a disarming smile. "Aye, one or both have been used. But, true puppeteers enjoyed the feel of direct control, for they oft found it a far more genuine act of artistic intrigue, one more of heart, soul, and passion! Than it would have been if they left it to mere automation. And I would have to agree."