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

[amygdalae]

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.

Comments

[amygdalae]

[Well Bruce can't see any of that, but its easy enough to hear the emotion in his response, and Bruce is apologetic as he responds.]

Delivering news like this is never a pleasant thing. I apologize for this, but it had to be known.

[dreadinquisitor]

[There was a the sound of a breath being taken, then slowly exhaled.]

No... no it's not, but you're right, it is better than never knowing. Thank you.

...Did everyone else come out okay?

[As they could be, given even the few circumstances he knew.]

[amygdalae]

Letting this news be known is the least I can do. [Wouldn't want to give people false hope and needless worry, after all.]

And yes, everyone else is fine. All that is needed is rest. [And time.]

[dreadinquisitor]

Thank the Maker for that then at least.

[A pause.]

...Kain had a pet parrot. I've been feeding it - is there someone I can contact? Anyone he might want to take over?

[amygdalae]

...the bird took off by itself on the way back. Only the mount came back to Skyhold with us.

[Sorry, Maxwell.]

[dreadinquisitor]

[Well, that explained why he hadn't seen it recently. He wouldn't have to worry that someone had it roasted into a pie, at least.]

Well. It knows the way back if it chooses.

And the Chantry sisters will enjoy the quiet, I'm sure.

[amygdalae]

Maybe one day it might come back. Who knows.

[dreadinquisitor]

Perhaps.

Well, thank you again, for passing the news on.

If there is to be any sort of service, please let me know?

[amygdalae]

Certainly. I apologize again for having to bring about such bad news.