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[embracelight]

FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Belinda Darrow
RECIPIENT: Open to all
WHAT: She's curious as to what this New Templar Order is all about, among other things.
WHEN: Guardian 19th
WHERE: Anyone can hear it anywhere, but she's at Skyhold.
NOTES: According to the logs, a dragon attack happened on Wintermarch 29, but the dragon fighting log happens on Guardian 28, so when Belinda asks about dragons, no one has killed any yet.

Hello, hello! I hope this is working.

[ A young woman's voice with a Starkhaven accent comes across the crystals. ]

I was supposed to think of everyone wasn't I? Well, let's see if I did it. Ehm, my name is Belinda, and I just returned from a mission for the Inquisition, so this is the first I've got to use this fancy crystal thing. It's nice, isn't it? Anyway, I saw a notice on the bulletin board that said "New Templar Order of the Inquisition" on it. What's all that about, then? Really, I've heard nothing, so I'm all ears. I'm curious whom they answer to, what their duties are, that sort of thing.

I hear there's a lot happening at Emprise du Lion right now too. Something about a load of Red Templars. And dragons. Did anyone listening to this see any dragons? I'd think it'd be quite alarming.

Also, it's been ages since I played Wicked Grace. I don't even have a deck. Anyone fancy a friendly game at the tavern tonight?

Comments

Voice

[el_tybs]

Well there's a voice I haven't heard for a while. I almost forgot you were with the Inquisition - you've been gone a while.

How was Val Royeaux?

[embracelight]

I suppose I'm easy to forget!

[ Said with all sincerity. She can believe it. ]

Oh, it was... a bit frustrating, I'd say. The Chantry isn't acting very kindly right now. Not as they should. But we kept the populace calm after the Templars left.

[el_tybs]

I was only kidding, Belinda.

[He sighs lightly at her tone for her response.

It's not at all surprising to hear that the Chantry was being kind. Now if they had actually been nice-]

Glad to hear. I'm sure you were a big help with that.

[embracelight]

Then you did remember little old me? Well, that's all right then.

[ It's been a great disappointment to see how the Chantry has responded to the Divine's death. ]

I did my best. People can be stubborn and closed off. It's not the way Revered Mothers and sisters should be acting. But I made my opinions known enough back there. I hope I've represented the Inquisition well.

[el_tybs]

You aren't that old.

[He chuckles lightly at that, teasing just a bit.]>

I think that was a good way to represent the Inquisition.

[Course there was still plenty of that happening in Skyhold unfortunately, but he won't bring that up.]

Oh. Norrington and several others from the Ostwick Circle have also joined the Inquisition.

[embracelight]

No, indeed. But those younger than me have done greater than me, so age doesn't matter in the end, does it?

Have they? How lovely! They were very nice for the short time I worked with them.

[el_tybs]

Well your accomplishments should be your own, right? You've done a lot.

It's been nice having them around to be honest. I'm sure they'll be glad to be working with you again.

[Especially Burns.]

[embracelight]

I've done more than I expected since joining the Inquisition, it's true!

Aww, they must remind you of good times. I hope they remember me.

[ Why Burns, tho? ]

[el_tybs]

Well they definitely remind me of the good part of the Circle. It's nice having them around again.

[Cause Burns likes pretty girls.]

[embracelight]

I'm glad to know that there were good parts for you. I've heard so many stories since leaving the Templars... and it upsets me to know that there was so much tension in other Circles. Ostwick was special.

[ She's not pretty; she's manly as hell. Wait... ]

[el_tybs]

Ostwick was better than most. There were still a lot of issues in my opinion, but it was better to have ended up there.

[Fine. Attractive. Burns had a thing for ladies who could kick his ass right?]

[embracelight]

Yes, here's hoping things get better once there's a new Divine!

[ NGL, I though Burns was the old drunk guy, but I haven't seen the movies since Noah wore knee pants. ]

But who can say how long that will take?

[el_tybs]

Yes, here's hoping.

Honestly I'm fine with it taking a while. That is something that should be considered carefully. After all, whomever gets chosen wold affect the Inquisition as well.

[embracelight]

After Val Royeaux, I agree. There is too much arguing right now, and not enough comfort going out to the people.

[el_tybs]

I don't think the arguing or the lack of comfort are going to go away any time soon. So many people are used to how things were and want them to go back to that.

[embracelight]

New things can be scary, it's true! But I'm sure everything will turn out all right.

[el_tybs]

You're right.

[Or at least he hopes so. Only time would tell wouldn't it?]

We'll have to do something when I get back. Catch up properly.

[embracelight]

All right. Drinks at the tavern, perhaps?

[el_tybs]

That sounds like a plan. First rounds on me.

[embracelight]

Oh, how kind! Let me know when you've returned. I'm looking forward to it!

[el_tybs]

I'm in Emprise du Lion so it will probably not be for some time.

[embracelight]

I heard it's freezing there. Stay warm!

[el_tybs]

It is quite freezing there. This will be my second trip within a couple months. I'll be sure to stay warm. Plenty of furs and such.

[embracelight]

Good, good. May the Maker watch over you! And let me know when you've returned so I can bother you for that drink.

[el_tybs]

Maker be with you, too. I'll let you know when we're back.