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[dashing]

FORM: crystal
SENDER: Herian Amsel on behalf of the Division Heads
RECIPIENT: all Inquisition members
WHAT: concerning check-ins
WHEN: once everyone is back in Kirkwall
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: how do new job???

Good morning, Inquisition. The Division Heads would like to congratulate you on your performance and conduct at the Tourney. You all did admirably, and your hard work is much appreciated.

The previous curfew on rifters has been lifted, however, we would remind all those who reside in the Gallows that the last boat to the Gallows depart at midnight, and the next not until 6am the next day.

If you are unable to make the boat and are not on an assignment, we request that you check-in with your respective Division Head via the crystals, so that we know you are not in danger. Obviously this not apply to those who reside outside the Gallows on a permanent basis.

For those unfamiliar; Provost Thranduil heads Research, Scoutmaster Ashara heads Scouting, Commander Coupe heads Forces, and I am Herian Amsel, recently made head of Diplomacy.

If you've questions, please make them known to us.

Comments

[thunderproof]

❰ !!! with genuine excitement, ❱

Congratulations, Ambassador Amsel! A worthy addition to the title of Knight-Enchanter.

[dashing]

( bless )

Ah, thank you, Adalia. I am still adjusting to the role.

( but there is a cheerful puppy bark ) Franklin, please.

[thunderproof]

❰ an elf in the foremost position of diplomatic importance can only be a good thing, and herian is a good elf. adalia approves. ❱

I'm sure you'll have your feet under you in no time. I don't know if there's anything I can do to help you settle in the meantime, but if you can think of anything let me know — oh!

❰ pupper!!!!! ❱

Is that the dog you'd wanted a name for all those months ago? He sounds so cute!

Crystal

[sorcerised]

[ Well, this news cheers him. ]

Greetings, Ambassador. I'm glad to hear of your appointment. It's nice to know there's someone up there I can trust.

[dashing]

( you know her incapacitating elfblood human guilt Adalia ;;;;; )

I will, thank you.

Ah, yes. This is Franklin. He’s very... energetic.

Crystal

[dashing]

You are very kind, thank you. I will do my utmost to live up to expectations.

[thunderproof]

❰ you're good enough, you're elfy enough, and gosh darn it herian, people like you. ❱

He sounds like the most precious little pup! I'm glad you kept him. Dogs are good for people, I think. It's hard to be sad when you have a fluffy body to cuddle.

[sorcerised]

I'm sure you will! Can I ask what your first focus will be? I'm sure there's no shortage of work for diplomats at the moment.

[dashing]

No, we face no lack of challenges. Certainly a pressing concern is unifying the Inquisition, though I feel that is a matter for all divisions, and not a task I can claim for Diplomacy alone. I would... like to see the Inquisition drawing together so that we might better face our adversary in Corypheus, rather than setting our teeth at one another's throats.

With that said, my focus to this point had been on the Chantry Relations project, and I think bettering our relationship with the Chantry would help reduce conflict and opposition that we face from them. For the moment both of the projects under Diplomacy are without specific leadership, so I would like to look to ensuring each of them are on course. I am still learning of all the nuances and work that had already been begun, and am not eager to dive in and make grand statements before more fully understanding the present situation.

And yet— with all that said, we cannot ignore the matter of the Orlesian invasion by the Anderfels. There is much to look to.

[circleprodigy]

Congratulations, ambassador. I have no doubt you'll be a fine addition to the current leadership.

[Cue a happy mabari bark in the background.]

[dashing]

Thank you, Warden. I hope I do not fall short of expectations. How have you fared, since the tourney?

[dashing]

( they are all people of questionable judgement, probably )

Yes, he—

( She takes a moment to consider. ) It is very uplifting to observe one so light of spirit. Although, I suspect there are times his... particular joviality can be a source of stress for some.

( It's just a feeling she gets, sometimes, like maybe Cosima is sometimes faintly frazzled by him.

Perhaps she's just overthinking it. )

[circleprodigy]

I'm settling in as Christine's assistant in the Red Lyrium project. There's a backlog of paperwork thanks to the tourney, but I suspect that isn't unique to my area. I hope your own transition will be smooth.

[thunderproof]

Well, that's just part and parcel of taking care of something, isn't it? You deal with some stress and annoyance because in the end what you get is so much more than that.

❰ or maybe adalia just really likes animals. ❱

I'm sure whatever stresses Franklin brings are nothing compared to the joys.

❰ a nice sentiment from someone who has still never met this dog. ❱

private.

[ipseite]

Congratulations, Ambassador Amsel, I look forward to working with you. If there are any matters on which I might shed light, I am naturally at your disposal.

[whiskeyandbrimstone]

Question. Who should I be reporting to? I'm not in any division or anything like that. Or if I am, no one told me.

[dashing]

I can certainly look to it, if you tell me your name. I do know, however, if you have not joined a division then you would not have been assigned to one. In that case I imagine you could report to any one of us.

private.

[dashing]

Thank you, Madame de Cedoux. Certainly my position here would not be were it not for the move you made to assist mages— I confess myself both grateful for the opportunity, and concerned the Division might suffer without your hand guiding it.

( And wondering who the fuck thought this was a good idea, and if Coupe put them up to it, but she won't voice that. )

Would meeting to discuss some of the works in progress be agreeable? I wish to ensure I have a thorough understanding and do not undermine efforts already underway.

[dashing]

I am sure the project will flourish with both of your efforts turned to it. There is much to be learned, still - I am sure she is grateful for your aid and insight.

I must... admit I was surprised by the appointment. Less so by the paperwork accompanying.

private.

[ipseite]

( even if herian isn't the mage that petrana would have chosen for the role—is not sure that herian is the mage herian would have chosen for the role—it is not insignificant that her replacement is a mage.

that she is a loyalist—

well. she is a loyalist building a life with a rifter. petrana knows another of those. she is determined to make an honest effort in this; to not be prematurely pessimistic. the new ambassador has proven herself hardworking and thoughtful, and apparently willing to listen to advice. a wise woman (and she tries to be) will keep that door open between them. )

It would be most agreeable—at your earliest convenience?

[whiskeyandbrimstone]

Ahh, ok. I'm Jane Zhensen. Got here about a month ago through a rift. Technally a mage, but not any flavors you would reconise.

[circleprodigy]

Thank you, and I hope so. I want to make my shift in focus worthwhile, for all.

Your efforts in the Chantry Relations project and beyond the Gallows must have been noted. They must have believed that such determination will carry you far...and I don't disagree.

private.

[dashing]

For the time being my calendar seems a little more forgiving in its flexibility.

( Not yet filled with newly organised and rescheduled appointments. She is not expecting the adjustment period to last, or to allow for a sufficient degree of adjustment. ) Mayhaps we can take advantage of that, if it suits? Would tomorrow be to your convenience?

[dashing]

Well met, Zhensen. Have you a wish to join one of the divisions? It allows opportunities to work in areas best suited to your skills and interests, if you wish to work with the Inquisition, though it is not required.

[dashing]

I hope I live up to expectation.

( And, more importantly, that she can live up to the duties and meet the needs of the Inquisition. That is... perhaps the more terrifying element. Moreso even than being an elfblooded mage diplomat, which was certainly something to consider the implications of. )

We both of us have much to see to.