[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]

There is a beauty in it, I agree. Remembering life itself even in death.

[demonicbeauty]

I think I'd like to be a tree.

[That sounded funny, but oh well.]

If I ever die while I'm here, I mean.

[amygdalae]

[Oh.

Well.]

I'll... be sure to keep that in mind, then.

[demonicbeauty]

Don't worry. I'm not planning on it.

[amygdalae]

I certainly hope so.

[So very wry, here.]

[demonicbeauty]

Promise.

[Strangely sincere, on her end.]

[amygdalae]

As long as you don't actively try it.

[Still wry, but--well, its progress? Of a sort.]

[demonicbeauty]

I promise that too.

If it helps.

[amygdalae]

...it does. But don't dwell on that too much, it doesn't help.

[demonicbeauty]

Of course not.

I'm sorry if the things I said made you feel sad, though.

[amygdalae]

Oh, no--it's fine. Don't worry about me.

[demonicbeauty]

I worry about everyone.

[amygdalae]

Well, you can exclude me. I really don't mind.

[demonicbeauty]

[She laughs softly.]

I'll keep that in mind. I mean, it probably won't make a difference. But I'll remember.

[amygdalae]

You don't have to make an effort to keep it in mind, but just--you know.

[You can literally hear the shrug in his voice.]

[demonicbeauty]

...does everyone make you feel this uncomfortable, or is it just me?

[amygdalae]

[Definitely not just her... though Bruce is pretty sure whatever his answer is, its not going to make anybody happy.]

I'm not a... 'people person'.

[Also abort abort abort time to stop with the deep personal questions.]

Apologies, but I should return to my work now. There are other people that I have to respond to.

[demonicbeauty]

Of course. I understand.

[She pauses.]

And I'm sorry. For your loss.

[amygdalae]

Thank you.

[Aaaaand he's just gonna end it like that. Yep.

This is why he doesn't do this crystal thing.]