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FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Iorveth
RECIPIENT: All erry1
WHAT: Reacting to this, specifically the part about Rifter phylactaries.
WHEN: Right meow.
WHERE: Kirkwall, the Gallows announcement board
NOTES: Rudeness and vandalism. Open to crystal chatting and action!! Though he'll be storming off pretty fast after this.

[ For a long several moments, silence broadcasts over the crystal, Iorveth having just activated it after reading the announcement on negotiations results posted, lost for words. When they do come, it's like they're being spoken through a snarl. ]

You left to end the blood leashing.

Not push it off on the next lesser group.

[ there is a deafening thud that sounds before Iorveth's voice goes out, and anyone physically standing by the Gallows announcement board will have just witnessed Iorveth pull a dagger (with at least a foot worth of blade on it) free, and slam it through the notice and into the board, metal and splinters jutting out the opposite side, before walking away.

He mad. (And he'll come fix the board later, leave him alone) ]

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I have discussed it with others. We cannot move too far or the pain will overtake us, but together? We might be able to survive.

[ It's not something that she wants, completely, and she does like some of the people she has met, but she doesn't do well being chained. It harks back to a time in her past she would rather forget. ]

They need our support to deal with these things - their Rifts, their Breach, the demons that come with that. They cannot turn us all away but I am sure there are some that would be willing to give in to this. [ As frustrating as that thought is. ] If you learn anything useful please, share what you can.

[ But his question seems to genuinely shock her. ]

Well enough. I have no magic here so I am likely no threat to them. I'm a woman with a sword, not a woman with power.

I've been told as much by Inessa, leader of the Rift and Veil research project. It's not yet been attempted, but with any luck, we'll be able to starve them out on the resource of the shards before the danger of them sets in. If it will.

[ it's not a certain thing as of yet, but. it's a start. ]

They do need our support, but they're also of the believe more Rifters will be on their way. We must tread carefully. For that, I'm to Thranduil's offices, to begin looking at our options.

With luck, diplomacy can win before such drastic measures need be taken. [ a pause of quiet, Iorveth breathing out slowly, before adding in a softer tone - ]

When we're done, may I come by to check on you?

I have spoken with her. She seems trustworthy enough.

[ Of all the people she's met Inessa had been one of the few who had genuinely listened to Six and offered alternatives to her life here in Thedas - not anything she was properly keen on accepting, but a kindness nevertheless. It's not something she is truly capable of ignoring. ]

We can only do what is within our power. [ It's obvious that she's frustrated an on edge, however, and the sound of her moving, pacing, can be heard. ] I doubt they will want to upset us all, even with newcomers on the way. It would be easy for us to bring the new Rifters to our side, certainly when they are new and uncertain of this world.

[ The softness surprises her, just a little, and she pauses before she manages her words. ]

If you wish. I will not stray far.

I agree. She's spoken out against this policy at unnecessary risk to herself.

[ the native mages won their battle, she could've stayed quiet as the vast majority have in this, but she didn't, aligning herself with potential rebels simply for the want of stating what's right. Iorveth holds great respect for her in that. ]

It would. Should we show up at a new rift bearing the same marks as them, warning against policies the Inquisition is being made to enforce, I doubt many would extend the benefit of the doubt to them rather than us.

[ which is a good thing to keep in mind, but will also translate as an act of attrition to most of Thedas. Escalation will do no one any favors, but should it come to that, Iorveth, unlike Thranduil, would be fine stripping these people of their defenses if they insist on taking freedoms from those looking to help them. He isn't nearly so kind or diplomatic in that. ]

I'll send a message when I'm on my way. Tread carefully in the mean time. Aggressions are mounting quickly.

She will be well defended by us, certainly. I will not let anyone harm her because of her support.

[ There are few who would stand up for Rifters, she's sure, especially given their position. They're useful to the Inquisition, there's no doubting that, but they're also intruders into Thedas itself. Six is under no illusions - their position here is uncertain and dangerous and she has to make sure that she protects those that are going to protect those that are weaker and unable to help themselves.

They're in a situation where it feels as though there's no winning for any of them and Six is aware of it. It frustrates her, leaving her on edge and keen to continue her plans to flee as far as she can. The only issue that arrises because of this is her desire to keep the rest of the people she has met here safe; her sense of justice won't allow anything else and she knows it.

Breathing out a soft noise, she nods. ]

Of course. I will be waiting for you, Iorveth.

[ when iorveth makes it over, it’s an entire day and change later, sometime near noon. It turns out his stay in thranduil’s time-out was one that involved getting high and sleeping it off there. Along with some other things he’s not quite sure what he feels about yet. Things to concern himself with later.

Now, he’s knocking at the door of her room in one of the towers, waiting patiently slumped against the stones on the hallway wall next to the doorframe. Once the door comes open, he’ll loll his head to the side to look at her, a hand raising in simple greeting. ]

Have any Templars gone door to door demanding blood donations yet?

[ It takes Six a few moments to actually move to answer the door - not because she's slow or particularly suspicious but because she's tucking a few things away, folding the scabbard of the greatsword up in its blanket and tucking it under her pillow. It's for the sake of privacy more than anything else - there are some things you don't want to share with just anyone, especially when you're not sure who is on the other side.

When the door opens and she spots Iorveth the tension that had built in her shoulders sags a little. There's no denying that she's not entirely comfortable in Thedas, not with a strange Anchor in her hand and the clear distrust the natives have for her, so seeing a friendly face is more soothing than she'd care to admit. Stepping back, she motions for him to come inside, managing a just-there smile. ]

Not yet, but there is still time. It has only been a day. Make yourself comfortable.

[ Giving her a nod of appreciation, Iorveth steps past her into the room, glancing around the surroundings, a quick assessment he does on habit in any new setting, before turning back to her, sighing as he shrugs his shoulders. ]

Perhaps they'll have the patience to wait until official ruling before seeking to claim blood by force. [ said wry, like he doesn't really expect it. ] It would be a surprise to see from men like these.

[ men like these clearly means something personal, and hides nothing about his opinion of the natives seeking to back this proposal. much more direct in his distaste than things spoken over the crystals, but he trusts Six enough that she won't go telling their keepers of it. ]

What's your take on all this?

[ Six doesn't blame him for the caution; she lets him explore the space, like a curious animal, as small as it might be. She would do the same were she in his position, as uncertain and unsure as she is. ]

Perhaps. It is not rare for people to choose force over resolution sooner rather than later. [ She sighs. ] I would like to believe that they would choose to attempt a good resolution, but it is difficult to carry that faith.

[ Her eyes flick over him and she hesitates. It's difficult for her, to be around an elf who is kinder to her, gentler to her. All the people she had met who had looked upon her had seen her as half a soul, half a person, disgusting and unworthy. To be accepted and welcomed... ]

I think they are scared and are desperate to find something they can control. We are not something they understand, so they grasp at whatever strings that they have.

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