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[dashing]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Herian
RECIPIENT: all
WHAT: regarding garbage romantic novels
WHEN: early March
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: regarding some terrible romance novels Herian remains somewhat in denial about, but which are based on her - information here. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you'd like particular embellishments or questions answered for the sake of ridic novel discussions.

Forgive me the whimsical nature of the topic, if you would, Inquisition.

I—

( I would rather ignore this topic forever and pretend Alistair said nothing, but it's too late for that. )

I wondered if any of you might be familiar with the works of Jules Palourde. A series has been... recommended as something that might be of interest, but I've my doubts about the source of the recommendation. ( ALISTAIR. WARDEN. )

Any insights that might be offered about the Knight's Code series would be greatly appreciated. You've my thanks in advance.

Comments

[byblow]

I am [ dramatic pause ] so hurt.

[dashing]

Forgive me my doubts as to your assessment of the work, Warden. And my doubts as to the sincerity of the injury you now suffer.

( could that be
banter? teasing?

surely not )

[byblow]

I will not forgive, and I will not forget.

[ He doesn't need anyone to be able to see him, via the crystals, to make a dramatic fist. Perhaps she can imagine it. ]

[dashing]

That is unfortunate indeed.

( Guess how devastated she sounds. She is imagining the clenched fist, and also Alistair posing with one knee on the ground, backlit by the sun, almost set. It all just fits together. )

I had been informed of a bakery that makes excellent pastries. I suppose that will no longer be of interest.

[tar_minyatur]

Want me to read them and then commentate? Can do - do you know where I might find copies?

[dashing]

Ah—

( She considers. ) Not knowing the quality of the text, I am hesitant to suggest it.... but I must confess my curiosity.

( Or maybe she will regret this, rapidly. ) I have been advised the are some copies in the Gallows library.

[tar_minyatur]

[ she is efinitely going to regret this ]

Then I will let you know if it's worth your time.

[ He grins and nods ] In the library eh? I will hope they have copies for the lending.

[aventuriere]

Ah, no need for reluctance, the Knight's Code is Palourde's best work! All of Orlais could tell you that, as I have it on good authority that nearly the entire court has purchased copies.

[dashing]

Without knowing Monsieur Palourde's other creations, I am afraid I have no frame of reference.

( And yet, there is a sound of quiet concern. )

The... whole court?

( Maker she hopes Alistair is wrong. )

[inagutterson]

[Just uncoiling himself from somewhere.]

Might've read some of them on the road. On those long cold nights.

You know the ones.

[Wink.]

[dashing]

( NO )

Where tales of honour and battle help steel oneself for the days ahead?

[inagutterson]

[After a solid couple of minutes of choking, a slightly strained but laughing dwarf tries to speak--]

Warn a bloke, tea went down the wrong way. Where's the honour in that? Nah, these were for after the long day, when you wanted a bit of relaxing after it all, especially when you were...lonesome. Think that's the word.

[limier]

[dashing]

[justnice]

What're they about then?

[ seems a little strange there'd be a code rich sods with horses and swords have to follow, but what's he know about it ]

[dashing]

( this is the worst outcome )

[dashing]

[dashing]

From my understanding, they are books following the adventures of a knight in Orlais. Of a... amorous nature.

[justnice]

[ he has no idea what that word means — ]

Didn't reckon knights would have a lot of time to read, even about morals or anything.

[ — and isn't about to admit it. ]

[elegiaque]

I was gifted the entire series as they were published. You can have them, if you like.

[dashing]

Ah.

( Hmm. )

Have you read them?

[elegiaque]

Honestly, no.

( sorry, gregoire. )

Guess who's back from hiatus

[youwonscience]

Oh, recommended reading? [She's heard enough other comments that her tone is distinctly if fondly teasing.] You should read them to me. I still need to widen my knowledge of Thedas' popular culture.

ohoho

[dashing]

We have other items on our reading list of a less... salacious nature.

( Faux scandalised, etc. ) I'd hate for it to be said that I did anything to compromise your virtuous nature.

[youwonscience]

[Cosima laughs.]

Oh, they're that kind of book. Now we definitely have to read them. That way I can ask you about any particular details I'm not familiar with.