just like in a daring rescue where timing and precision are everything, glassblowing requires us to carefully consider our actions, often forgoing preliminary sketches in favor of intuition and experience. achieving the right shape and color meets the criteria for a successful piece but sometimes, just like assessing a scene upon arrival, we might have to redo a portion to ensure perfection. it's a process not unlike the covert operations where delicate maneuvers under intense heat lead to beautiful outcomes, all while maintaining the calm and focus we're known for in the face of danger.