[ mage, mage with a title, mage with a title that involves grabbing anything that looks interesting for the inquisition — it's a decent bet gareth's going. ]
I imagine they'll keep you clear of anything too objectionable. Our delicate Southern sensibilities.
[ few slaves that look the part, no blood sacrifices in the open. which, ]
Don't forget who you travel with. This lot is terrible at holding their tempers; they'll be watching too, and they'll be ready for a fight with anyone who won't land them in a cell. We may lose some goodwill for this visit.
I am delicate and sensible, how kind of them to notice.
[ But no, this is serious. ]
You're right, though. I'm sure the division heads will be going through the list of people to invite, but--They have a Dalish, a rifter, and a mage making that list. I'll be careful, though. I've been careful since I came here.
And I'll see if I can try to keep tempers cool.
[ During the war, and with Nell, he had done the opposite. He was good at riling people up, either against him or with him. But he can defuse tense situations, with dumb jokes and moment-ruining witticisms. Probably not enough to save a ruined diplomatic affair, but maybe enough to keep people from starting one in the first place. ]
[ a politic thing, that their new ambassador abstained. and a marked change from the last. ]
I won't lecture. Marisol can handle any gaps in your court etiquette — it's really no different from speaking to a swarm of overdressed lizards.
[ gareth will be fine. really. has survived this long, has settled for the intervening years, has always known his way about a crowd regardless. he'll be fine. no one's worried about this!! worrying is for suckers ]
Well, yeah, none of us [ The strikers. ] are allowed to run anything anymore. Of course they wouldn't stick an icky mage who doesn't like people hoarding phylacteries in the position of ambassador.
[ Not that he's BITTER or anything. ]
Swarm of overdressed lizards. I'll remember that. At least imagining it will make everything seem more amusing.
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[ mage, mage with a title, mage with a title that involves grabbing anything that looks interesting for the inquisition — it's a decent bet gareth's going. ]
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--That was a joke, I'm going to behave myself.
[ Or else Nell will get after him AGAIN!! Why is he so persecuted. ]
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[ few slaves that look the part, no blood sacrifices in the open. which, ]
Don't forget who you travel with. This lot is terrible at holding their tempers; they'll be watching too, and they'll be ready for a fight with anyone who won't land them in a cell. We may lose some goodwill for this visit.
[ mages, that is. ]
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[ But no, this is serious. ]
You're right, though. I'm sure the division heads will be going through the list of people to invite, but--They have a Dalish, a rifter, and a mage making that list. I'll be careful, though. I've been careful since I came here.
And I'll see if I can try to keep tempers cool.
[ During the war, and with Nell, he had done the opposite. He was good at riling people up, either against him or with him. But he can defuse tense situations, with dumb jokes and moment-ruining witticisms. Probably not enough to save a ruined diplomatic affair, but maybe enough to keep people from starting one in the first place. ]
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[ a politic thing, that their new ambassador abstained. and a marked change from the last. ]
I won't lecture. Marisol can handle any gaps in your court etiquette — it's really no different from speaking to a swarm of overdressed lizards.
[ gareth will be fine. really. has survived this long, has settled for the intervening years, has always known his way about a crowd regardless. he'll be fine. no one's worried about this!! worrying is for suckers ]
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[ Not that he's BITTER or anything. ]
Swarm of overdressed lizards. I'll remember that. At least imagining it will make everything seem more amusing.
--Are you going, by chance?
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Not with that bit about the lizards.
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[ A dry laugh. But no, he gets it. ]
I'll bring you back something nice. Do you want more spiders?
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[ plausible deniability. gareth's position means he doesn't lack for access; they can still get their hands on it all later. ]