therookery | [OPEN, mostly] so please remember me as who I used to be

FORM: Sending crystal announcement
SENDER: Bruce 'The Loser' Banner
RECIPIENT: Everyone in the Inqusition, with a private note for the advisors
WHAT: rest in fucking pieces kain
WHEN: 8th Kingsway
WHERE: Skyhold, but everyone can listen :U
NOTES: Plot log is here for those interested or have missed it. This is pretty much just the aftermath of it all.

...hello.

[The voice that comes through the sending crystals is--well. He's clearly hesitant, for one, and its easy enough to tell that this particular person is not that all used to speaking at large. Not that speaking into a crystal counts as such, but. The effect is still there, knowing where these messages will go to.

The awkwardness lingers for a moment, but then Bruce clears his throat and speaks properly, this time.]

This is Bruce. [Pause.] And I have news to deliver for anyone who is familiar with Kain Highwind, the Rifter.

[Another pause, and a quiet breath, because no matter how many times he does this--delivering news such as this is never pleasant business.]

He is dead--killed in a fight against a desire demon and its companions. All the healers at the scene did whatever was possible to save him, but the wounds were too extensive for chance of a proper recovery. Kain Highwind passed away a warrior, fighting to his very last breath.

In his last words he sends his apologies and well wishes to everyone who knew him, and to not mourn his passing - these are the words I pass on now to those concerned. For those who knew him, he will be remembered in our hearts.

Thank you for listening.

[Private to the Advisors only]

[Switching over now, and in a quieter voice:]

To the advisors: I will send you a detailed report as soon as I am able to.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

( They are at war, and people die in wars. Josephine knows this, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. Less is precious and while she hadn't known him particularly well, she liked Kain. When she answers, her voice is soft, quiet. )

Thank you, the update is much appreciated. We will await your report.

I'm only doing my job, Ambassador. I should have the report in by nighttime.

( She chuckles slightly, but the sound rings hollow. )

Aren't we all?

I suppose that's true.

[A quiet sound of amusement but--likewise, its just as hollow.]

I do apologize for having brought back such news with me.

[And its only going to be worse...]

It's all right. It's not your fault.

I know its not, but being the bearer of bad news is never a pleasant task.

That is true. Thank you for taking on the responsibility.

It is the least I can do, Ambassador.