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FORM: Crystals
SENDER: Cyril
RECIPIENT: Open
WHAT: Mostly just wondering about relaxation
WHEN: During the night
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: None yet, though I may open a log if needed.

Aneth ara, Inquisition.

I was thinking, how do you feel about coming up with more ways to relax? I know we have the tavern, which everyone enjoys to the fullest, and the hot spring which has so many uses, but Sam - the blacksmith one - [Not to be confused with the Hobbit one] and I were talking and he brought up that I used to give massages and how sometimes people need more ways to relax. We're all under a lot of stress and deserve time to unwind.

What I'm suggesting is a sort of... [he searches for the word] spa? Nothing like what you'll find in Val Royeaux, of course, we don't have the space or the resources for that, but I know how to make oils and things that help keep your skin healthy and we could use the hot springs and help one another by tending to each other...

Let me know if this sounds silly. Sam and I tend to come up with a lot of silly ideas when we're together.

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You should take some time off.

[He heard himself being lovingly mocked over the stone and had to chime in. You aren't sorry at all, Christine.]

And I don't know what you're talking about. I'm always serious.

Serious and adorable.

I will accept these descriptions.

Ah, Sam. I can always count on you to come into the conversation when I mention your name.

[ She loves you, bro. ]

Seriously talented at blushing, perhaps.

I'm surprised you didn't say 'like a dog being called'.

[In good fun of course.]

... Yes, it seems I'm the best blusher around here.

I think we both know that I can no longer use dogs against you, in light of my recent acquisition.

[ Ponce the fluffy terror. ]

It is incredibly unfair.

[There's a small dramatic gasp on his side.]

Christine, are you turning into a dog person?

Actually I don't know. You are pretty good yourself. Back at Honey Badger Hold.

Certainly not! I simply mean whatever I say now is pointless because I am stuck with this dog.

[ There's a pause. ]

What are you implying?

It certainly does diminish whatever you say... are you sure?

[You can admit you like them to him.]

Oh, just that that man was certainly making your cheeks red.

Perhaps because I had been crying. Because we were attending a funeral. And he gave me a very important gift and said kind things.

[ Yeah. That's right. Bet you feel like a jerk now, Sam. ]

Hm. [Sam hums a bit depressingly in agreement at that. It had been rough.

He does feel like a jerk. A little bit. He's still sure there was more to it then that though.]

I'm sure Asher would still want you to enjoy yourself.

[ Maybe. But she was trying not to think of Gjurd's rocking bod while she was grieving. ]

I have no doubt.

[ There's a pause after the mention of Asher before the call goes private. ]

I miss him.

[You could honestly do both, Christine. He might be teasing, but he isn't faulting you.]

I do, too.

Some times in the tavern I stare at the seat next to me, thinking about what crazy thing he'd say.

I am often filling in what he would say in certain situations. Perhaps a testament to how we grew to know him.

You still have that bear slanket, yeah?

Of course I do! I would never get rid of it.

Never said you would. I'd just like to see it some time if I can?

...You want to see me wearing it, is that it?

Oh, well if you wanted to show it off, feel free. Come to think of it I haven't seen you wear it.

I wear it inside my tent when I am cold. If you wish to see it, you will need to visit. I am not parading out in it.

Fair enough. I'll give you a heads up when I do that then. Do you bring it on missions, too?

No, I have not had need since I first received it in Emprise du Lion.

Guess we haven't gone anywhere too cold as of late. Makes sense.

[On a different note-]

You think this spa idea is a good one?

Oh, yes. I told Cyril as much. Our work is very stressful and we need opportunities such as this to relax.

Hm, yeah. I agree with that completely.

It sounds like a lot of people are for the idea... hopefully we can figure something out to make it happen.

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