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FORM: Sending crystal.
SENDER: Thranduil
RECIPIENT: Kirkwall Inquisition
WHAT: Field trip to finally go to Solasan
WHEN: Present
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: Anyone who was involved originally gets first dibs.

It has not escaped my notice, despite all recent events, that I have been in Thedas for one year. [ he lets that sit for a moment. ] Thanks are in order; first to the Inquisition as a whole for their continued hospitality and second, to my own people, for their kindness. Ma serannas. I am pleased that there are elves in worlds other than Arda.

[ his tone switches as he gets into the meat of the announcement. ]

Several months ago, the Seeker and I came into possession of a key. With the events in Orlais as well as the move, we did not have a chance to use it until recently. I am seeking volunteers to travel west. The area, under Inquisition control, presents no dangers beyond local wildlife and the standard dangers of the desert, but I would advise that only those confident enough to handle themselves in combat come forward.

And, ah-- [ styled as an afterthought, but far too deliberate. ] I would like someone confident with written Elven.

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I am very familiar with written elven, and what issues might arise from translating the language in the field. As you know I have spent many years doing just what you intend, only alone.

You needn't justify your qualifications to me, my lady.

[ he'll welcome someone else who can corral the children. ]

You would not mind company?

Some might wish me to. [The Inquisition has ears after all.]

I have travelled with others before, so long as they know better than to waste my time with foolish questions and to exercise caution? I have no issue.

Would you be comfortable leading perhaps one or two others, my lady? If the temple is larger than we expect, I would prefer someone competent taking charge of a smaller group.

[ conveniently giving her a chance to look or grab whatever she wants. ]

I would, though I cannot promise I shall always be myself. One does not know what lies in wait in temples. [Less lion and tigers and bears more spiders and bears and stinging swarms and oh Maker why we'd rather just deal with an arcane horror why are you ten thousand insects at once.] Am I allowed to know where this trip is headed yet or is that a surprise for when we depart?

I would hate to have to explain to the Lady Vauquelin that I mistook a friendly spider for an unfriendly one. Some warning if you choose to skitter about, Lady Morrigan, I beg you.

[ all said in a rather droll tone.

this matter is delicate. the dead tranquil make it delicate. ]

The Forbidden Oasis. The temple's name is Solasan. It seems as though it has been unopened for centuries.

You tempt me, tis always interesting to see the tempers of a young woman at work.

[If a spider on the roof strokes your hair very gently? Then you'll know it's a friendly spider.

Now, allow her to quote in the most Morrigan of fashions after what might be a laugh or a sigh. Difficult to say.]

Temptation does lie in the forbidden but some doors should never be reopened. Particularly when solas does mean pride.

Give her time. A situation that I am not party to will arise soon enough.

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You anticipate trouble enough to suggest we do not go?

So certain, are you?

[Oh Thranduil you might not be of the race of men but you're still very much a man.]

Not at all, simply a warning as one who knows Thedas and such ruins that you might arm yourself well.

[Sharpen more than just your blades.]

I am not the center of her world. I recognize that I am a prideful man, but even I am not so delusional as that.

[ though he does feel more than a hint of warm delight when she goes out of her way to contact him. he is, after all, a man. ]

You have my thanks for your concern. I will give you due notice before we plan to go.

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