therookery | You Meddlesome Kids

FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Obi-Wan Kenobi
RECIPIENT: EVERYBODY
WHAT: Obi-Wan applies the time-honored Jedi technique of stirring the shit in hopes of producing results
WHEN: Mid-Drakonis-ish
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: For some context or in person action, have This closed log all about Gavin's recent life choices, and this somewhat related open log by Aragorn.

I am a little new here, and perhaps I've missed something important, but is it common practice to lock up innocent people, for no reason? I was given to understand that this organization, this Inquisition, is meant to stand as some kind of bastion for all, a saving grace in the face of sure doom. Or is that just pretty words, to hide the truth?

[He pauses, just for a moment, but despite the lack of visual information, it has all the laser-like focus of a nun's stern disapproval. You have been found wanting, young inquisition. Shame on you.]

Seeker Cassandra Pentaghast, for those who might not have heard, seems to have decided that it is appropriate for her to act as judge, jury, and-- well, a law unto herself, concerning the behavior of Rifters. I wonder, with everything else that's happened since my arrival here, if she thinks no one has noticed.

[He means, perhaps, the issue with Anders, among other things. A good strategist knows how to use their shield; the timing wasn't the only suspect thing about all this, but it certainly seemed like a factor, to him.]

I'll get to the point: Galadriel should be freed if she's done nothing, or if she, or anyone else [Not to name names, Gavin Ashara] has done significant wrong, there should be a fair trial, open to public scrutiny. What happened here is, in my opinion, inexcusable.

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Words are words. What I wish to prevent is another unfortunate arrest. The lady is honourable, and would not take the chance of an escape if offered one, no matter how many times it was presented to her. My people live a very, very long time. I would suspect she is not overly troubled by her confinement.

[ a week, a month- it will be nothing to her, only an inconvenience. ]

You have my word. I suspect the results will not be kept silent for too long.

Edited 2016-03-28 00:15 (UTC)

I suspect, unfortunately, that we are both too late to prevent that. The Dalish are... a passionate people. And one among their number recently went missing, along with a conveniently located broken window.

[Gavin Ashara, for the love of--]

I'll do my best. It's been a pleasure to meet you, and-- thank you.

With those two facts, even an elfling might do the sums required to come to a conclusion.

[ he's certainly warmly disposed towards obi-wan, now, congratulations for making thranduil's list of 'Men worth listening to'. ] It is no matter. I look forward to discussing matters with you in the flesh.

Gavin is...a very action-oriented man. With a good heart. And poor planning skills. We'll figure out how to deal with his...mess.

[ Pause. ]

Um. Hi.

Good evening. Might I know whom I am addressing?

...Ah, that is Beleth Ashara. [Please be good, Beleth.] A certain number of the Ashara clan are here at Skyhold. The young man who undoubtedly attempted a rescue of your kin was one of them.

[ She's always good, Obi-Wan. ]

My lady. Your kinsman is brave, if hasty. Do not worry about my cousin. I will handle the matter.

[ Did she just get called a lady??? Holy shit. ]

Thank you, my lord. Honestly, my kinsman is lucky he wasn't murdered--We've gotten killed for less. Although execution isn't out of the question yet...But we'll deal with that.

The Dalish have been trying to help, aside from Gavin's...indiscretion. However, elves have...somewhat limited power, here. You may have noticed. [ Can you feel the dryness in her tone. ]

We've been making official inquiries, which, I have just learned, have been getting...intercepted.

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The condition of elves here is deplorable, and I intend to address it. Such behavior cannot be allowed to continue. [ he speaks sharply, firmly- he will take no other answer. ]

It is good that I am not Dalish. I have dealt with more difficult political situations. While I am anticipating some problems, I have a plan in place.

[ his tone softens. ] I need you and your clan's aid in this, however. I need restraint, despite riled tempers, for the next day or two.

[ She is really glad that this is only video because it would be really embarrassing if he saw the way her mouth was flapping. He has...a plan?? To just... fix everything? Fix centuries of oppression? She has to resist making a snide comment wishing him good luck. ]

Deplorable is putting it kindly. I don't know how much you already know, but I'll tell you whatever I can--And the Dalish will aid you however we can. We have shown restraint in the face of the shemlens' hatred for generations, we can wait a few more days.

But whatever happens...please be careful. I would not ask someone who owes this world nothing to die to improve it.

[ his plan stretches out over a good five hundred years. at least. ]

It is still a serious request. You have my thanks.

[ as for the other little matter: ]

I am not worried about death, child. That is not a fear of my people. Surely the lady has explained that?

Of course, my lord.

[ She pauses at that. If anyone other than one of those incredible elves from Middle Earth had told her this, she would assume that he meant that his people were not afraid of death, because they were just that brave. However, she has compared Galadriel to one of the Creators in her head plenty often, to being like one of the ancient elves, stepping out of time from Arlathan itself. ]

...The Dalish say that in the times of Arlathan, elves did not age, and easily lived for thousands of years. That they had magic that came as naturally as breathing, and they lived as one with nature. But when humans came, the elves found that those who interacted with them lost their immortality, and became as short lived as the humans.

I will pray for your success. And do whatever I can to help.

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