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Don't come near Skyhold unarmed or unarmored - we've got mechanical bastard mountain lions that turn almost perfectly invisible. They also shoot pulses of light that hit like burning arrows - they won't kill you in one shot, but they hurt like the fist of the Maker. Calenhad and I brought two down, but I've no way of telling if there are any others about, so if anyone would like to join me in a patrol of the area, I'd appreciate the help.

WHO: Lan Xichen and Dorian Pavus
WHEN: The day after Lan Xichen's Katamari ordeal
WHERE: The Elegant Room at Cloud Recesses
SUMMARY: Tea and Sympathy
WARNINGS: Lackadaisical approach to tea protocol, References to getting stuck to a ball and rolled around

(  Perhaps they could even toast to getting out of sticky situations. )

Who: Dorian and Laurence
What: Chocolate, wine, and Laurence has some awkward questions
When: This afternoon
Where: Dorian's penthouse apartment
Rating/Warning: Low, some mild references to the treatment of homosexuality in early 19th-century England.

( This was the greatest day of Dorian’s life, it truly was. )

Good Afternoon,

I was pleasantly surprised this morning to discover that my Sword had been delivered from home. It was gifted to me some four or five years ago by Temeraire, and I am pleased to once again have it by my side. I would still have preferred the Dragon himself but

( The Sword In Question )

It is unexpectedly comforting to have something from home with me.

On a wholly separate note, I was hoping there might be someone who may be able to provide me with a Star Map with which I can get acquainted.

Gratefully,
Wm. Laurence

( Message to (members of) the DOA )

( Texts to Dorian Pavus )

( Texts to Brigitte Lindholm )

I feel like weird weather shit's just par for the course these days with places like this. Still glad I don't have to worry about it anymore.

Also...I'm supposed to inform everyone that there's been a new addition to the equinox celebrations. Asetenarra is pairing up with Silniara for a cheese and wine tasting. Steve Onyx is super excited about you all meeting his cow and two goats. I don't pretend to even remember what their names are, but I'm sure they have them. Onyx requests you call him Onyx during the celebrations even if you know him as Steve from his vet practice. Cause I guess that was the most goth name he could think of

[Kenzi]

I need your help with something.

WHO: Dorian & Lan Xichen
WHAT: Paper and silk! And a first meeting, in what smells like a medieval Sephora~
WHERE: Glorious Purveyors
WHEN: Backdated to last Friday
WARNINGS: Definitely not
STATUS: Complete

( Perhaps rejoining the world was the right choice. )

I am told now that host gifts are not a common tradition in Vallo. I promised a poem, however, and I am not one to dishonor my own word.

[Photograph of a poem painted on silk in exquisite calligraphy, which because of Vallo magic you can read despite it being in Mandarin]

The white blossoms of the fringe tree fall
Summer heat is too much for them
Caught in the soft grass, they sleep
Silent, not ungrateful


[Filtered to Untamed crew]
I see the wisdom in ending my seclusion. I can't help but think that Grandmaster Lan would be disappointed in me, but he never imagined a place or time like this.

WHO: Marina Andrieski & Dorian Pavus
WHEN: Post Julia’s disappearance
WHERE: Marina’s penthouse
WHAT: Coming home with a new kitten and feels
TRIGGERS: Mostly a lot of feels
( Honey, I’m home )

WHO: Dorian & Laurence
WHAT: Meeting up for a drink, now that Laurence isn't freaked the fuck out about mean dragons
WHERE: The Bittersweet Baron (a bar featuring Silniara's wines)
WHEN: Today?
WARNINGS: NAH
STATUS: Complete

( He supposed he *could* raise the dead, if he really wanted to - but that sounded like a terrible way to spend a Friday night. )

Who: Laurence and Dorian
What: Dorian takes Laurence to the Dragon Preserve, and it's not what Laurence expected
When: Thursday, August 26th
Where: Morningside Manor -> The Dragon Preserve
Status: Complete

( Have you much experience with dragons, Dorian? )

[Dorian]

I'm gonna go explore one of those islands for a bit. Just make sure you feed FB.

[Eleanor]

Totally fine. Just gonna be on one of the islands, so I'll see you when I get back. Gotta find some stuff for magic shit.

I think I've finally managed to work out how to use this.

Salutations,

My name is Will Laurence, and I've only just arrived. As strange as it all is to adjust to, I've felt quite welcome; I don't think I've ever known a people so prone to burst into song before, and I grew up on Ships where Work Songs were quite common.

Second, I've been under the impression, and I hope that someone can correct me, that Vallo does not possess a Dragon Covert. If I'm incorrect, I would appreciate it if someone could point me in the Correct Direction. If I'm correct, I would appreciate any help in regards to finding a Location where a Heavy-Weight Dragon may wait to be found, or, if anyone has discovered a Dragon who goes by the name of Temeraire, if they could take me to him.

Respectfully,
Wm. Laurence

Glad that's over with. Do not need a repeat.

Dorian

A note to you and your friend, let me know before someone comes over or if you're going to go from somewhere to my penthouse. When the wards are up, they don't play nice. So definitely a warning.

WHO: Dorian Pavus & Shaun Gilmore
WHAT: ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST ('eeey eeey eeey ooooh oooh *Queen riff*)
WHERE: Glorious Purveyors, then teleported to Marina's penthouse
WHEN: Tonight-ish
WARNINGS: Nothing beyond the stalwart bonds of friendship and skincare routines
STATUS: Complete

( 'You’re wearing turquoise,' Gilmore panted out, as if he’d run three marathons back to back to back, instead of casting a spell. 'I could not let you falter.' )

( Read more... )

This is the face of a creature who successfully completed his last day of official therapy dog training.



Calenhad is justifiably quite pleased with himself. Please feel free to congratulate him with pats and treats, should you be in the neighborhood of Skyhold today.


[Filtered to Dorian]
Max just told me the news. I'm sorry, my friend. Should you need the distraction of chess or sparring, I am available.
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[Filtered to Atreus]
I like to believe we have become friends over the time we've known each other, so I wanted to let you know that I don't consider that to have changed simply because you and Dorian are no longer involved, no more than things changed when Max and Dorian parted ways. I expect our paths will cross less frequently, but I thought it important to say that I think no ill of you.
[/filter]

I have a couple of favors to ask of you both.

WHO: Dorian & Hazel
WHAT: A bit of tutoring and helping her tap into her Necromancer skills by introducing her to some Thedosian magic and boooooks (and a skull)
WHERE: Skyhold, Mage Tower
WHEN: Idk today?
WARNINGS: Creepy shit
STATUS: Complete

( Now, you may be asking yourself - how do I connect with the spirits? )

WHO: Sabrina & Dorian
WHEN: yesterday!
WHERE: Beketh's mountain city
WHAT: Being asked to join a coven
RATINGS/WARNINGS: nah
STATUS: complete

( So they asked you to join? )