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FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Sidony Venaras
RECIPIENT: Everyone
WHAT: There's a newcomer and she's curious
WHEN: Today, now
WHERE: The Gallows, probably
NOTES: Likely to be discussion of blood, surgeries and medieval healing within!

Greetings, Inquisition. It is truly a pleasure to be welcomed amongst your ranks, even in these strange times.

[ The voice is soft, formal, a touch accented - certainly not Ferelden by any stretch. Well educated, probably, at least from the intonation. ]

My name is Sidony Venaras, lately of Nevarra, and I have come to fill any gaps that you might have in your medical needs. [ And, quickly - ] Yes, I am well aware that there are magical means of healing, but magic cannot cure everything. A doctor can often be required. It wouldn't do to forget that.

[ She doesn't necessarily have anything against mages, exactly, but it might not seem that way. ]

If anyone can inform me of any healers or doctors I might confer with then I would appreciate it. You have my thanks in advance, and I appreciate the support should it be given.

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I would be more than glad to offer any assistance, of course. [ She sounds quite prim and proper about it, honestly. ] I've brought some books with me from home that I am sure would be useful to you, physician or not.

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I would never suggest that we not have both. I just worry that there might one day become a reliance where there ought not to be one. [ It's almost like you can hear the shrug. ] I would hope that medical care of all kind would be accepted here.

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Oh? And which one is he?

[wythersake]

In any given conversation? The one trying to bicker with you over mages.

[exequy]

Where in Nevarra?

[ Imperinent is his middle name. ]

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I see. I appreciate the advice, then, Ser, and I thank you for it.

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Might I ask why my heritage is of such importance?

[wythersake]

Isaac, [ better than ser, maker ] If you require any space in the Infirmary, just shovel off a table. No one's using the third left.

[ possibly anders is and that's specifically why he's picked it, possibly a lot of things. ]

No doubt, we'll benefit for a sharp mind about the place.

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That is kind of you indeed, Isaac. I will bring my books down when I have a moment spare.

[ She has some unpacking to do and it's not entirely something that she can do swiftly, considering what she has with her. ]

I'm glad to be of aid, truly. It is a blessing to be so welcomed.

[exequy]

I might have heard your name before.

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[ oh, shit. ]

Nevarra City.

[aceso]

[ It's always made Christine uncomfortable when people call her "my lady." As if she doesn't fit whatever a lady is meant to be. ]

As I will be here to help you settle into this place in return. Now, tell me a little of yourself, if you would. Where did you interest in healing begin?

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I was tutored from a young age. My interest in biology began with those lessons.

[ It's not worth mentioning that it was a desire to be a Mortalitasi that had encouraged her. That seems foolish. ]

[justice_is_blond]

[He exhales.]

A reliance on magic would not be safe. But rarely do I think it's relied on. We've only just been out of the Circles a couple of years, and fear is still the strongest emotion when it comes to mages.

I do not disagree that there is need for non-magical study, and those who practice it. I have even begun working on my knowledge of those studies. But promotion of magical healing could protect my people when the war is over and I need to think about that. We need to be seen as useful, else...

[He figures the 'else' should be obvious.]

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I am afraid I have not borne witness to the same fear, so I cannot understand it. Perhaps now is a time for me to speak to others, to see what they might say on the matter, so that I might best understand how to guide them.

[ If she can, but. If not then she still has her medicine. ]

I do not have magic. I cannot comment on its uses nor how best to treat it once this war is over. I would not wish to overburden myself with something that is not my place, Ser.

[justice_is_blond]

Isaac has so kindly directed you to a desk that is actually in use. Please do not simply shovel off the third left one; I'll have time within the hour to clear that off if it's the one you wish to use, but he's an asshole.

As may be obvious by how he begins a conversation dismissing someone entirely.

[justice_is_blond]

Do you ever tire of being rude?

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[justice_is_blond]

You've my name now, or what passes for it, so you don't need to use Ser.

[But she's still talking with him, at least. That's nice. Sometimes they stop talking once they know, hence his lack of introduction before.]

And I'd argue that it's everyone's place, really. If those who are not mages do not stand up with us, we'll lose our fight for freedom. We are outnumbered, and we are feared. Let me know when you're heading to the Infirmary and I'll clear the table and introduce you to the kitten, if you'd like.

[indissection]

I've no desire to be rude. If you prefer your name than I shall use it, otherwise I shall stay as I was.

[ The name does mean something, but she's hardly much in the way of a celebrator of Chantry teachings. Her frustration with them might not lead to what had happened with Anders, but she can understand the irritated sentiment. ]

I will not take much space, I assure you. I have my own books with me which I will keep in my room. I intend to be an asset, not a hinderance.

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[wythersake]

She introduced herself. You immediately derided her skill, and made it about you. Don't.

[justice_is_blond]

I'd prefer to be called Anders, please.

[It's not his name, but he's rather without hope of finding out what is so it works.]

And I'm not worried about you taking up too much space. You can keep your books in your room as you'd like, I've a few in mine, but it can be helpful to have texts with you as well, and a place for notes, and tea, and the like. We'd one in our number who liked to get various honeys from places and kept them on her desk. I was using two because I've been working on a research matter and keeping things separate, but I've room elsewhere for that.

[justice_is_blond]

I hardly derided her skill, I offered a different opinion. Meanwhile you dismissed me entirely. Don't.

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Then Anders it shall be.

[ She's respectful enough to accept what people tell her, at least as long as it doesn't go against what she wants. ]

I will take some, but there are others that I would prefer to keep safer, if you please. [ Her voice is soft, but sure. They're precious books, the kinds she brought from home, stolen away from the libraries. ] I do not drink much tea, but I appreciate the kindness.

[wythersake]

I'm more useful than you, stop what you're doing so I can keep being useful, is not an endearing opinion. Or the way to frame the particularly thorny issue of our mutual utility.

[justice_is_blond]

We're equally useful is an entirely valid point to make. Which is what I was saying, civilly, as she came in discounting us. And if you're not thinking of our utility in terms of what happens when the war ends then you may as well make certain your phylactery is in Templar hands.

We must be thought of as useful now, before Corypheus is defeated, else we'll have no chance.