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Evelyn Trevelyan/The Inquisitor ([info]forever_marked) wrote in [info]thedoorway,
@ 2015-09-21 13:33:00

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Entry tags:cullen rutherford, solas, the inquisitor

While I had no idea what happened these past few days and while it was more then a little frightening I now have both time and calm to introduce myself. I am Evelyn, and come from Thedas and some know me as the Inquisitor. I am very grateful for the opportunity to know so many of my world, and learn of the people of this world and others. As it stands if I am able to be of assistance please let me know.


[Cullen]

You know we never figured this out. Trevelyan-Rutherford? Rutherford? I'm very happy to use the latter as it might be the nicest title I've had.

I adore the little girl. I know she's not like Pup was, but I'm highly in favor of Tyrdda, you know from the story I found in the Hinterlands? That or Jenny. Sera would approve of the latter. Bull'd call her Dog and Dorian might call her something Tevene.

I've gone and gotten a few things to wear. I might need help. Oh and I didn't dream much? Old memories you know, things I encountered but not normal things. Is there no Fade here? Which makes the last few days rather unnerving. Is that common?

[Solas]

Hello, old friend. We need to speak. I know who you are, and what you planned. I stay adamant at changing your mind.


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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-21 09:28 pm UTC (link)
I must admit that Evelyn Rutherford sounds very fine to me but I know you hold rank beyond that of Inquisitor, so I would have no objection if you wished to keep your family name in some manner.

You should have seen her in the pet store. It was like she was waiting for me. Tyrdda? Whose axe turned out to be a staff? I like that. It's a nice tie back to home.

I'd like to see them. Dreaming is definitely different here and given the shape my dreams usually take, I've found it a blessing. The nightmares still come but there's no weight behind them, if that makes any sense. As far as I'm aware there is no Fade here but it's not something I know much about, beyond what they teach Templars about mages and the Fade.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 09:44 pm UTC (link)
My rank and title has never been issue for me, you know that. Mother would have been pleased about the Comptesse thing but I'm not her. I much prefer being plain Evelyn Rutherford.

The Maker moves in odd ways, so perhaps she was. And yes her. She was a fascinating person, I wish more was preserved of Avvar culture, or I could have lingered in the hold. Just to see the looks on Orlais' face if they had to make their way there.

I'd be happy to show. They're odd, different from home but decent quality. I wish I'd had Vivienne's eye though. Fashion is not my expertise.

It does make sense and I'm glad they aren't too bad. I do worry. And that's what I thought. That should be interesting.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-21 10:02 pm UTC (link)
I was about to say I can't believe Varric made you a Comptesse but this is Varric so I can absolutely believe he did that. I'm just surprised he didn't grant Cassandra a title so that he could watch her head explode.

I like that thought. I'm not sure I need more hold beasts thinking I'm a cub with mange but the Avvar are certainly not what the stories tell of them. Most of them anyway.

Fashion is not my expertise either, as Dorian was always eager to remind me at any opportunity. And Josephine. And Madame Vivienne.

I hadn't had a chance to tell you, since the Tower decided to descend into madness for a while. I went to the doctors at the clinic about the withdrawal. They've given me some medication to try and alleviate the worst of the symptoms on the bad days. It does seem to help more than I expected.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 10:17 pm UTC (link)
He convinced her I was getting married, before you'd said anything mind you, and the look she had when she was trying to offer advice was actually pretty funny so I'm thinking he didn't want to oversell it. But it took me by surprise as well. It's a shame, I'd wanted to make the estate into a home for those without it. Or a school, maybe.

Do you know how sad I am I didn't see that? It sounds adorable. And I think a lot of it is lack of communication and fear of not understanding.

We're a matched pair then. Or unmatched.

I'm happy to hear that love, I really am. Tell me where it is and what it looks like and I'll help where I can. Oh, and I took Tyrdda to King Alistair's dog place to calm her down. Poor thing was shaking so much.

I'm surprised by how unsurprising it is to find the King of Fereldan owing a place for dogs by the way.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-21 10:51 pm UTC (link)
Well, in her defence, I may have... talked around the general vicinity of the subject with her. So the idea wouldn't have come completely out of the Fade.

It was something alright. I suspect most of it is caused because in general the Avvar who do come down into Fereldan are more like the Jaws of Hakkon than those of Stone-Bear Hold.

Definitely unmatched. Fashion-wise anyway.

That little orange bottle in the bathroom cabinet. They seem to have more experience with withdrawal here. Those things roaming the corridors were bad enough to look at and smell from my perspective. Dogs are much more sensitive to noise and smell so I can only imagine how much they terrified her, especially as she's only a pup.

He was a Templar trainee once, you know. I knew him. Not well. I took things terribly seriously and he... didn't, so we didn't exactly move in the same circles. He loved dogs back then as well.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 11:07 pm UTC (link)
This I need to know, because I think I was the only one who didn't have any clue. Even Dorian wasn't surprised, and he'd been gone for so long.

Storvacker was adorable and you know it. She licked my hands and let me pet her, I was very sad when she had to go home.

I'll keep it in mind. I wish there was more information back home but I am glad there is more knowledge here. Speaking of all that, are you alright?

She seems a bit better now. That might be because I'm feeding her some meat too though.

Really? Small world that. And well I suppose they won't let you wear Fereldan's crown if you dislike dogs.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-22 12:00 am UTC (link)
Well, Leliana and Josephine probably knew what I was thinking before I ever knew. They're terrifying that way. And Dorian was teasing me about 'making an honest woman out of you' well before he went back to Tevinter the first time.

The endless bear jokes she inspired were certainly funny. If for no other reason than to watch Cassandra's reaction.

I had some bad moments when I first got here but it's been better since then. Maybe the lack of stress helps.

You're going to spoil her more than I am, aren't you?

I think he was there when Cora came to Kinloch and freed me. I can't entirely recall. I wasn't in much of a state to really take much in. Of course not. We always feel we should let the mabari choose the king. They'd only pick the best.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-22 12:18 am UTC (link)
Effective, but terrifying. Remind me to pay him back for that.

Poor Cassandra, I think it might be why she gave me such looks for a while. Leliana won the game though. Unbearable results, hah.

You know I hear not working into the night is helpful in alleviating stress. So is taking breaks. So I'm glad you're taking it easy.

She's a precious little baby Cullen, and she just had to endure monsters. She needs spoiling.

Tell me, is a mabari actually the crown? We've heard things in the Marches.

And I am planning to take Solas out for some frilly cakes. I'm sure this place has something. I can't imagine how much worse this whole no Fade thing is for him.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-22 12:44 am UTC (link)
Josephine may never forgive us for not letting her organise a huge lavish wedding. As long as I'm there to watch.

You didn't hear some of the efforts from the barracks. Though, a lot of those are unprintable.

There was need to work that hard, you know that. But I'm enjoying not having to do that anymore. I always had hope I would be able to put my sword down after it was done.

I was planning on going to the pet store to buy some toys. And a collar. She needs that.

Well, not the crown but we do insist on having two mabari beside the throne at all times.

I confess I don't miss the horrors the Fade always sent me but I know he felt differently. I still haven't quite wrapped my mind around who he is and what he plans. We had enough former Dalish in the Circle that all Templars are given a brief overview of the Creators and the general Dalish beliefs.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-22 12:57 am UTC (link)
Josephine will complain, my mother may just murder me. I was the only girl and once my powers came through...well things changed. But she'd have involved half the Marches, and some of Nevarra. I'm actually a little terrified what she and Josephine would have done. Plus I much preferred this. It had all I wanted.

Now you have to tell them you know. It can't be worse then Sera and Bull.

Didn't mean that you didn't need breaks. And see? Now you get to learn who you are beyond titles and responsibilities, and I get to do the same.

She does. She needs a pink collar though. Something with a lot of sparkles.

Fereldans.

It's a blade with two edges, the Fade. And as far as I got it, that wasn't right either. Apparently it was a bunch of mages aspiring to godhood. It's all a bit complicated and makes me wonder about a lot of things. But beyond all that he's still my friend. I have to try and help.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-24 12:53 am UTC (link)
I'm trying not to think of Mia's reaction. I hadn't had a chance to write, what with everything that was happening, but I'm going to have to when we get home. She'll string me up by my toenails if I delay too much in telling her I got married. She's going to insist we come and visit. Branson and Rosalie will as well as soon as they find out.

Later. I'm not putting them in writing. Though I will give you, the strawbeary.

I took breaks. I played chess with Dorian and I don't recall ever turning you away when you insisted on a moment of my time. I think I'm going to enjoy it.

A pink collar with sparkles? Really?

We're adorable.

I wasn't able to make a lot of sense of what you reported before we were brought here. I suppose I could go and look things up on the internet but I'd rather avoid that. Feels too much like prying. Whatever he did before or is planning to do now, he helped the Inquisition without reservation. I know what it's like to take actions that you later find were completely and utterly wrong. There has to be a way to turn him from the course he's so hellbent on. I've seen too many good people turn bad to want to lose another one.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-24 01:19 am UTC (link)
I'd adore meeting them. The tales alone would be worth it. We'll have to go to Ostwick too. Can I apologize for my mother, even though this is a different world? Because she'll be...well she's old nobility. It'll be hours of subtle jabs at your lack of title. Whenever this thing takes us back I hope it'll be close to the Grand Tourney.

Alright, but only because that's the most delightful thing I've seen today.

I did have convincing arguments.

Yes. Really. Or red.

Too adorable. You know I actually debated saying anything to you? You were very impressively yelling at your soldiers and I thought it was a bother to interrupt. Glad I did though because the second thing I knew was that you were adorable.

I can't make much sense of it and I was there. Hopefully he'll explain more here and now and I can talk him out of it. He doesn't think things through.

Either way I had an idea, which you reminded me of. I'd like to have a few moments of your time again, Commander, because we haven't had much of that. Also I'd like your thoughts on something.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-25 04:45 am UTC (link)
We may never be allowed to leave if they have their way. It'll be fine. Perhaps we can prevail upon Varric to give me a title to appease her? Except then he might co-opt both of us into his rebuilding efforts.

You had very convincing arguments. I was utterly convinced.

Red. With gold. Very noble.

You did? I was more than happy to be interrupted. Training recruits is frustrating at times. I was happy to talk to you, even if you did ask some... interesting questions.

I hope you can talk him out of it. You would think that being what he is would bring wisdom with it but he's as rash and reckless as some of my soldiers. He was always so calm and self-contained at Haven and Skyhold that it's hard to think of him like that.

Of course, Inquisitor, I am at your service. How may I help?

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-25 04:59 am UTC (link)
I do hear good things from that area. There's a lake there I like. And you don't know Mother. Remember how I was, early on? Like that, but she never grew out of those mindsets. And I do want to help just not like that.

Good to know. And see? She'll be pretty and noble. And don't think I don't notice you're given her your colours Rutherford.

You're impressive. And I keep to telling you I actually didn't know. We had so many arguments and gossip in Ostwick I figured I'd never get the chance otherwise.

Do you remember the reports of Redcliffe? I think it was like that for him, except the future that never was, was actually the future he was now stuck in. I think if I was stuck in that terrible future that I saw I'd be willing to do anything to get 'my' world back too.

Well I don't know what they do in Fereldan but it's custom for a newlywed couple to take a few days in Ostwick. Enjoy the time and one another. Which brings to mind the following question of family. I know this isn't necessarily 'our' world and it's not like I mentioned before like this is a terrible future. It's a new world and different but it has you so that's really all I want, and so I guess what I am trying to ask is if you'd want a family?

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-25 07:52 am UTC (link)
There are certainly worse places to stay. It'll be alright. I managed to endure the Orlesians. Your mother cannot be worse than them. If you'd told me when I lived there that one day Varric would be Viscount, I'd have laughed at you but I can't help but think they've made the best choice. He's not going to curry favour with the nobles but he damn well will rebuild that city. It needs someone like him.

I'd have been a fool to not be convinced. Did I? Fancy that.

I suppose if I didn't want to answer questions about Templar vows, I could have simply not said anything at all.

That does explain much. I can feel for him but the cost of what he wants to do is too high. He must see that.

We have a similar custom in Fereldan. The length of time taken is variable, depending on circumstances. I've never really thought about it over the years. Templars aren't forbidden from marrying but it's not encouraged. And for so long, I was not in any fit state to be a husband, let alone a father. But since... well, since you, I've thought about it. Quite a lot actually. I would like nothing better than to have children with you, Evelyn.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-25 06:31 pm UTC (link)
Well if she gets on your nerves just tell her you're good friends with the Divine and that Victoria blessed our union. Considering I'm taking Leliana's smile as blessing it's not a complete lie and it'll shut her up. Well you know you try helping and suddenly people give you titles, I think I know how that feels. I never expected to be named Inquisitor either.

So will you now tell me how long you actually considered kissing me? And you did and I noticed. You're lucky I like those colours.

Point, and maybe asking if you'd taken them was for personal gain but still. Curious minds and all.

I don't think he does. But I'll get it into his elvhen head.

I don't want to take you away from your classes lets find a few days that suit us both? We've always been so busy, we should take advantage of these slower times and new place. We could even go exploring. I promise, no dragons.

And good. Good. I never thought about it much either, things being what they were in Ostwick, but now it's different. Now it's rather something to look forward to.

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Evelyn
[info]extemplar
2015-09-27 10:11 am UTC (link)
One good thing about the Inquisition is being able to namedrop important people. I will admit to a certain petty pleasure in seeing Seneschal Bran so discomfited. I daresay Varric wasn't what he had in mind for Viscount.

Well, I can't say it was from the moment I met you but the first time I truly acknowledged to myself that my feelings for you ran deeper than mere respect and simple liking was after you returned from your trip to the future in Redcliffe. Seeing you so friendly with Dorian was... well, there was quite the tangle of emotions.

I'll admit answering that question was for personal gain on my part.

I wish you luck and if I can help at all, let me know.

I can finagle a Friday and Monday off easily enough. That would gives us four days over the weekend. There's some national parks not that far away. No dragons in them but some of them have bears.

It's definitely something to look forward to.

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Cullen
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-27 07:41 pm UTC (link)
It certainly helps in shutting up the Orlesians sometimes. And I don't think Varric is what anyone has in mind when they think leader of a city state.

Really? That's rather sweet actually. I realized I was in trouble when we were at Skyhold, when you said you'd never let Haven happen again. Dorian teased me for ages about it.

I think it might help him, actually, to see and know more people. So thank you love.

I would like that actually. And I promise not to harass the bears. I don't think anyone will like it if I start going after the wildlife. I do maintain I tried avoiding the bears.

It's a future and it's wonderful and I'm so happy. Everything was still worth fighting for.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-21 09:32 pm UTC (link)
Inquisitor. Lethallan. I suppose I need not ask from when this tesseract has drawn you. To answer the question I am sure is on your lips right now, I had just passed through the eluvian after our last meeting when I was drawn here.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 09:47 pm UTC (link)
Well I had plans to be vague and hinting but then the Tower went completely odd so I decided to be more forthcoming. And I have many questions, and a desire to see you personally, but what is most important is knowing you're alright. Our differences of opinions aside this world has no Veil what so ever so are you alright?

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-21 10:07 pm UTC (link)
I will concede I would have deserved that. I concealed much from you, Inquisitor, but I did my best to not lie to you in what I did tell you. There is no Veil and no Fade, no spirits to speak to or memories to seek. This world is cold and empty. I do not much care for it.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 10:21 pm UTC (link)
I had so many jokes in store. And I know. Looking back on our conversations you never did lie.

And I am so sorry Solas. Do you need anything? I can push off arguing with you over your plans for a little. You're still my friend, and as a fellow mage I know it's odd enough without a Fade so it must be worse for you.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-21 10:55 pm UTC (link)
Perhaps once, when I told you I did not know how Corypheus had obtained the orb. Though that is not entirely a lie. I left it for him but I do not know precisely how he obtained it.

There is little you can do, lethallan, but I thank you anyway. I can only wish to be returned home. Home might be a single flame, dully flickering, but it is familiar.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-21 11:09 pm UTC (link)
Know I respect you and think highly of your knowledge but that was one of the most foolish things I think you did. How, exactly, did he look like the good idea?

Perhaps there's frilly cakes here too? We could look for them if you want? A distraction, or at least the attempt at it.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-22 12:07 am UTC (link)
He had the power I needed and it seemed to me, from what I had learned, that few would miss him. I was so weak when I awoke and my most trusted friend Felassan I had few resources at the time. In hindsight, I should have made the effort to lay eyes upon him, no matter what it might have cost me. I cannot say I would not have still allowed him to obtain the orb but I would have exerted more control over matters.

I believe I would like that. I am fond of those frilly cakes.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-22 12:22 am UTC (link)
You know when they told us about 'evil Magisters' he was actually close to what I actually pictured. I see where you get the idea no one would miss him, though.

Advantages everywhere old friend. We'll have some cakes and talk about how odd the weekend was. Did you stay safe, by the way?

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-22 12:47 am UTC (link)
I doubt he sees himself as evil. He sees only the empire he has lost. I can sympathise. But his use of the red lyrium is abominable.

That would be pleasant. I did. My magic was more than sufficient to ward off the beasts, even without the Fade.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-22 01:04 am UTC (link)
Poisoning people as to gain their allegiance isn't the mark of a good leader. I wouldn't compare you two. Oh, you weren't there when I found the Titan were you? Remind me to tell you of that, and of Ameridan. You'd have liked the latter.

That's what I did. Cullen was a dear as ever and made sure we were alright. Would you like to meet the dog? Then after, cakes. More because I have no real idea where we could go. We'll have to look.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-24 12:58 am UTC (link)
The Enuvaris would disagree with you. Titans? No, I did not know of that. I would like to hear it. Ameridan. Was he not the first Inquisitor? Your predecessor? There were a few books on the subject in the library.

I saw in some previous posts on this network that you and the Commander had married. May I offer my congratulations? I would like to meet your dog though they are not always so pleased to meet me. I may have embraced the title of Dread Wolf a little too fully for their liking. I imagine we shall find something.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-24 01:27 am UTC (link)
The more I hear, the less highly I think of them. And I'll share because it's fascinating. And he was the last before me. He'd disappeared and someone thought they'd found his last resting place. I made sure his tale was known. The Chantry wasn't fond of it.

We did marry yes, so thank you. He'd found a Mabari too. And she's just a baby, I'm sure she'll be fine.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-25 04:38 am UTC (link)
There was a reason I rebelled against them. Why would the Chantry not care to hear of Ameridan? His Inquisition founded the Templar Order and the Seekers, did it not?

Mabari are fine animals. Yes, I suppose she is too young yet to be overly territorial.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-25 04:44 am UTC (link)
He was an elf, for starters, and a mage. And he worshiped both Chantry teachings and the elven Gods together in a sort of unity that I'm starting to think wasn't completely wrong. When I came to where he was supposedly buried, I learned he was keeping a very potent spirit at bay using his own self as a sort of lock. He thought he'd just done it, not aware he'd spend all those long years in a sort of stasis. After that, having to tell him his own love had died not knowing of Ameridan's future I couldn't bear altering the facts.

They are. I do miss that animal. And my horses. And she'll love you, promise.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-25 07:59 am UTC (link)
Ameridan was an elven mage? And he still lived? I am indeed sorry I missed that. The Enuvaris are not gods and neither am I. We are people, infinitely flawed, as they proved again and again. The Dalish worship of them is

Forgive me. You do not deserve my ire.

I suppose it will come as no surprise that I cultivated the friendship of a pair of wolves after they saw fit to hurl the name Fen'Harel at me. I told Blackwall once that I was cocky and hotheaded when I was younger. I am not sure he believed me.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-25 06:43 pm UTC (link)
Yes, well he didn't know that. Tricky thing about tales like that is that people forget. That isn't their fault, it's just how things go.

You would. It's a shame Inquisitor didn't come with such perks. And I think out of everyone, Blackwall would have understood if you'd told him everything.

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Inquisitor
[info]noproofneeded
2015-09-27 10:17 am UTC (link)
The reason the Elvhen forgot their own history is because of me. Another mistake I will rectify.

I was young and rash and I had a propensity to be contrary. I doubt that.

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Solas
[info]forever_marked
2015-09-27 07:44 pm UTC (link)
I can debate that for a while but that's not what this is about. Normal things until you're settled, debates later.

Wearing another name because the one you had was stained with regret, blood, and mistakes? Having it become you, wanting to embody it and trying to become better? You two had a bit more in common then you think Solas.

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