We could be heroes

[issala]

FORM: Sending crystal
SENDER: Kas
RECIPIENT: Everyone
WHAT: A young man's view on battle
WHEN: Now
WHERE: Skyhold

It's been a little over a year since I got here. I guess... that makes it a little over a year since all this shit happened and the Herald died and everything went to shit.

I know we've been closing rifts and killing red templars and Vena-whatchamacallit, but when are we gonna go fight the cause of all this? That darkspawn guy. Corypheus.

Everything just seems to be betting worse, after all. What if something happens that cannot be reversed just because we're busy throwing balls and sucking up to nobles?

Comments

[issala]

My pants are up, don't worry. I've got great training in keeping my back free, Korrin.

[gatheringstorm]

Good, I'll hold you to that. And if you need to shed some of that restlessness, we can always make a short trip of our own and see what action there is to be found. I could use a little of that, anyway.

[issala]

I think I'd like that. I've been wearing the archery targets thin.

[gatheringstorm]

Oh, that was you? I'd wondered.

Alright, meet me at the stables sometime when you see me with Asher and we can go from there. You get to pick our outing treats, too.

[issala]

I had nothing better to do this last month. With all the snow and shit we haven't had much scouting to do, and I can only deliver orders from officers to soldiers for so long.

Awesome. I'll bring some stuff when I see you, and a ferret or two for Ataashi.

How's Araceli?

[gatheringstorm]

She's healed up a lot! The healers have given her permission to be fully mobile again, so she'll have her parkour classes going soon. I'm sure she'd love to see you there.

[issala]

Oh, awesome! I'll have to find her and have a chase over the ramparts!

[gatheringstorm]

Just let me know so I can watch, alright?

1/2

[issala]

Will do, mo-

2/2

[issala]

Um...nkey???

[unbrokenoath]

I can't believe you just called Korrin a monkey. Wow.

[ Helps. ]

[issala]

Shut up!

[gatheringstorm]

[Surprised chuckling over here.]

...what was that?

[issala]

Nothing!

[gatheringstorm]

Really? Because I could have sworn you almost said 'mom'.

[issala]

I did NOT!

Private

[gatheringstorm]

[Yeah, she doesn't believe that for a second. Nice try.]

...is that how you think of me?

Private

[issala]

[He's so flustered.]

It was... it was just a mistake, okay! I didn't mean it like that. Sorry.

Private

[gatheringstorm]

[Aw, Kas. Stop being so cute.]

What are you apologizing for? I didn't say I was offended, was I? It's sweet.

Private

[issala]

I... uh... it's because you're kinda family. As a friend, I mean. And...

...it's stupid. Just forget it, I'm almost eighteen and shouldn't be childish like this.

[gatheringstorm]

It's not stupid. You're never too old for family...and I think of you as family, too. If that wasn't obvious by now.

[issala]

...really?

[gatheringstorm]

Yes, really. I don't say what I don't mean. You should know that by now.

[issala]

I... yeah, I do. It's just hard to imagine, somehow. I got here because I tried to rob a scout and now I have a family.

[gatheringstorm]

You're damn right, you do. Always.