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[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

No. This is ridiculous.

This wouldn't be the first time you've given a journal to one of your muses, only to let us sit and collect dust. What were you thinking as you put this all together? Do you even have a plan? [Sighs.] I don't suppose you ever do.

Look, neither of us have the time to join anything big. It's all good and well that you seek to ease your boredom, but I'll kindly request that you leave me out of it.

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[witch_thief]

'Tis a most curious thing, how they do things like that, is it not?

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

It's something I don't expect to ever understand. I should be back at Skyhold, not... whatever this is.

[witch_thief]

Yes, I've no idea the things in this one's head. Why she persists, knowing I've no intention of such things, 'tis most unnatural.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

For someone to have such control must involve powerful sorcery. You don't suspect blood magic may be involved?

[witch_thief]

[Exasperated sigh] Why is it when strange things happen, the first response as to why is to blame blood magic? Am I therefore to assume that because Alistair is completely incapable of doing anything logically like the warden and heir to the throne that he is supposed to be, he is possessed, and thus an Abomination? Though, truth be told, if that is the case, I would have no qualms whatsoever in ending his miserable existence.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

No. No, that's not...

I've had more than enough dealings with Abominations to know one when I see it. Alistair is a good man. Of the two of you, I'd wager you'd be the more likely candidate for possession, apostate.

[witch_thief]

You honestly think I would give up my free will to a creature of the Fade, knowing that I have no intention of giving up my freedom to live in that gilded cage of a tower, supposedly for our protection?

By the way, you're welcome for cleaning out your tower of your mages that turned Abomination under your nose. ]Scathing with sarcasm? You betcha.]

[baskinthesun]

You'll get even more wrinkles likes that, you know.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

Warden Commander? This is the last place I expected to find you, of all people. It's good to see you again, although the circumstances are a bit less than ideal...

[baskinthesun]

It is good to see you as well, my Lord Commander.

Only, I would rather not have you worrying that much about nothing. This is not a punishment, Cullen, so you would do well by listening to your Mundane's whims while they last. They often mean well, and the results are quite pleasant.

[witch_thief]

Perhaps you could talk some sense into him. He absolutely refuses to listen to me.

[baskinthesun]

I wonder why.

[witch_thief]

Because like all his kind, his first thought is that of Apostate and blood mage. 'Tis not something I'll idly take.

[baskinthesun]

You cannot blame him for believing as he was taught. Many things have changed and will continue to do so in the upcoming days; and as much as I may agree with you, to begrudge him so hardly gets you nowhere.

He is a good, honorable man, always willing to better himself. Be patient with him, please. Do me this kindness, my friend.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

You suggested the King could be an Abomination. I won't entertain such treasonous ideas.

((ooc: aaahh, kinda assuming world state here? oopsy if he's supposed to be a Warden!))

[witch_thief]

Did I now? I've no recollection of any such thing. 'Tis possible, though. Unless you are referring to when I asked if I was to assume such, well, that was no inference at all, merely an example of the poor state of your logical reasoning.

((ooc: erm, yeah. Though Morrigan wouldn't know any of that, given her mun lost her save data and is still going through and redoing all DAO and DA2 before starting Inquisition, So, will just take it on the fly, yeah?))

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

Fortunately there has not yet been any trouble. Though, if you knew what my mundane has done with other muses in the past, you'd understand my concern.

[baskinthesun]

I see how that would be a bit alarming, yes. But fear not, Commander-- I will protect you from their evil machinations.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

I would hate to endanger anyone else for my own sake - you most of all. You've already done so much.

[knife_ear]

Stop complaining.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

I prefer to see it more as a "polite request." If I had the ability to do anything else about this situation, I would have done it already.

[knife_ear]

As far as resorts go, talking ought to be first, not last. Seems like you've already lost.

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

I refuse to surrender so easily. What would you suggest, then?

[knife_ear]

They're a little like Archdemons. Fall back, gather your forces. Dust does not dull a blade.

And when your moment comes -- well, "kill everyone."

[cullen_stanton_rutherford]

"Everyone"? That seems a bit excessive.