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[happiertimes]

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text; @d.pavus

[tevinteraltus]

Commander. I've just returned from work to this:

[And here is a picture of what must be his pillow, and innocuous but ominous note atop it.]

I do hope you aren't too busy.

text; @ C.Rutherford

[happiertimes]

Dorian, please tell me this doesn't mean what I think it means?

[tevinteraltus]

That she often apologizes for worrying me with wine? Well, yes, but that's hardly the point.

Among many things, Iona Lavellan is rather difficult to pin down. I would assume she's gone off to explore.

[happiertimes]

No, apologizing to you with wine seems rather appropriate, considering the subject.

I was referring to the "done something stupid" part. There are a few things I can imagine her doing, but the worse would probably be going outside the wall by herself. Something that I haven't even done.

[tevinteraltus]

That, of course, being due to your ability to think beyond "ooh, look at all the pretty greenery and nasty things I could stab! This should be fun!"

I don't parade about in armor, though. Give me a quarter hour and I'll meet you at the barracks.

[happiertimes]

Yes, well, I've grown out of that stage long before now. And have a longer attentions span than that of a fly.

I'm there now. Dorian, bring more than just your staff if you have it.

[tevinteraltus]

Yes, Cullen. I believe we both have. Iona is young, she's been under quite a bit of pressure, what with the world depending on her success and all.

That and I don't believe her to be in the best state of mind at the moment.

More than my staff?

[happiertimes]

What is wrong with her mental state, Pavus? Or are you sworn to secrecy?

Yes, spells and staves are all well and good, but since we're missing Varric and Bianca, I think we'll have to compensate a bit. Do you have any projectile weapons that don't rely on magic?

[tevinteraltus]

Only that, to her knowledge, we've only just returned from a rather impromptu journey to the Fade, that she has not experienced the fall of Corypheus, that things are still very real and very wrong for her.

No, I do not. I've heard of these "guns", but I've never seen cause. I admit I stand corrected.

[happiertimes]

Adamant and the Wardens. Maker's breath.

Fine. Bring some first aid materials. Your healing magic is still substandard.

[tevinteraltus]

Substandard? I'll remember that when next you call for a shield.

Aren't you employed by the guard? Shouldn't you have that sort of thing?

[happiertimes]

It's a shame I've no healing potions. Those would be preferable to anything else.

And I do have supplies for use from the Perimeter Guard. Still, do we know what shape any of us will return in? I'd rather we both be prepared for the worst and not need any supplies at all.

[tevinteraltus]

Indeed, Cullen, but you've seen the sort of trouble Iona is wont to rustle up.
Ah. Actually, I suppose you haven't, have you?

Regardless, does the guard have access to Lyrium potions?

[happiertimes]

No, I've not seen her in action, but if she's anything like Mahanon, trouble finds her.

And I've not seen any sort of potions at all. Lyrium of any kind seems to be a rather far-reaching hope. Five minutes, Pavus.

[tevinteraltus]

It does, that's true.

It takes longer than that to get to the train depot, Cullen.

[happiertimes]

I'm not at all surprised that that's the case.

Also, if you've time to whine, then I suggest you use it to hurry up. I'll meet you at the depot nearest the wall in half an hour. Any more than that and we've given her too much of a head start.

[tevinteraltus]

She has survived physically walking the Fade twice now, you know. Do give her a bit of credit.

[ And this only because you're rushing him, Cullen. ]

Half an hour. No more.

[happiertimes]

I haven't forgotten, but that only signifies how reckless she can be when she thinks the need is there.

[Well, in that she's so similar to the Inquisitor he knows, but the similarities are too blinding for him to ignore them anymore.]

I'm glad to see we're in accordance.

[tevinteraltus]

This isn't about need, Cullen. This is to satisfy a curiosity.

[ And, as though this still requires statement. ]

That's worse.

[happiertimes]

She wants to satisfy her curiosity so she's decided to go outside the Wall?

You're right that it's worse, and yet I'm not at all surprised.

[And when Dorian finally shows up, Cullen is going over his personal inventory for a third time.]

It's good to see that your punctuality wasn't a fluke. Do you have an idea of what direction she's headed in?

action;

[tevinteraltus]

Occasionally I can be motivated to prompt action, either by obligation or libation. A man must have his priorities, Commander.

[ He shakes his head. ]

Not precisely, no, though I wager she'll head in any direction that seems particularly interesting. I haven't ventured beyond the wall, myself.

action;

[happiertimes]

Indeed.

[Cullen's always had his, but it's nice to see that Dorian's are definitely something he can understand.]

I've been a few times, but most of my patrols don't go more than a few kilometres. I suppose this is as good a time as any for an adventure to find our wayward Inquisitor.