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FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Josephine Montilyet
RECIPIENT: Everyone!
WHAT: A question! (Please talk to her, she's lonely.)
WHEN: Current
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: n/a

Good evening, everyone. My name is Josephine Montilyet and I am the Ambassador for the Inquisition. I've not had the pleasure of meeting as many of you as would like personally, so... I thought this might be an easier, more - ah - approachable way of getting to know each other better.

( She clears her throat as though to prevent herself from rambling. )

I must confess I do not know where to start. Perhaps a conversational ice-breaker will have to do. ( So much for not rambling. ) What do you miss most about your life before the Inquisition?

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If you say so...

[She sounds less than convinced but doesn't push the issue. It's not like she knows anything about Josephine's family.]

I'm sure you'll see them again before too long anyway.

That is my hope as well.

[Hrm. That got a little sadder than intended, huh? ...how- how about a topic change?? Does that sound good to everyone?]

You know what else I miss?

Summer. I can almost remember what it's actually supposed to look like.

( Now, that is a statement she can whole heartedly agree with. )

As can I. It is truly difficult to believe that it is currently August.

I'm half convinced I should sign up for some scouting mission or something just for a few days without snow.

[Said sarcastically, of course.]

( Even though she knows Avery meant it sarcastically: )

You know, that isn't an awful idea...

[Surprised, it takes her a second to respond.]

You think?

I've certainly heard worse. And it would be good to get away from all this snow. And the cold. And the snow...

Have you thought about it?

I mean, I know you're busy, but if it's just for a few days, you've got people who can handle most of it, yeah? And anything they can't, they can just ask you about through these... crystal things.

[Avery still finds the sending crystals really weird and a little off-putting (and sounds it when she says the word), but she can't deny their usefulness.]

Ah, I'm certain I would be of little use on a scouting mission.

( Still, she sounds a little sad at that admission. )

I'm no scout either. The most I'd do is make sure they have a little better to eat than trail rations.

I'm sure they would appreciate the effort.

Well, maybe I'll teach you so you can go along on the next one.

Edited 2016-09-06 15:51 (UTC)

Teach me to cook?

( She sounds surprised, as though the idea has never occurred to her. Which it hasn't, because she's a noblewoman.

Still, it holds a certain appeal... )

[Uh, well, she was mostly joking before, but...]

I mean, if you're interested, I could give it a shot?

( She sighs. Nonetheless, it's a pretty noise. )

Honestly, I'm not sure I'd have the time.

[Hey, stop that. Stop making her, like... feel stuff. That's rude and unacceptable.]

It doesn't have to take all day. I can come up with a list of some things that are quick and simple to make.

I suppose it would be nice to get out of the office...

( This? This is the sound of Josephine being swayed. )

And you won't be far if something big comes up, I guess?

[Plus, imagine everyone's expressions the first time Josephine shows up to a war table meeting with flour smudged on her cheek. How could anyone deny the world a moment like that?]

That is true.

( All right, she's convinced. )

In that case... when do you suggest we begin?

[This conversation really took an unexpected turn somewhere???]

W- Whenever you like, really. It'd take us all of half an hour to make some shortbread cookies, so if you've even that long to spare...

Edited 2016-09-08 15:21 (UTC)

( tbh it was probably back when they started imitating their mothers )

I'm sure that I'll be able to steal thirty minutes away from somewhere.

( She has her ways, you know. Besides, this might even be good for her. )

[Yes, well, hopefully it won't also be Avery's last act in this world once Leliana notices... assuming she isn't ALREADY aware somehow. Which is probably entirely possible.]

That's good to hear. [And, surprisingly, it really is. As unusual as it may be for her, she's actually kind of looking forward to this upcoming social activity.] I'm usually down in the kitchens already, so I shouldn't be hard to find.

I'll let you know when I can find the time.

I'll see you then.

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