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FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Thranduil
RECIPIENT: Everyone in Kirkwall
WHAT: Thranduil graciously eats humble pie.
WHEN: Today! (12th Wintermarch)
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: Following the fire.

This past Friday, there was a small fire in the section of the tower reserved for the Division heads, specifically my own office and private quarters. Thanks to the efforts of several, including Ser Coupe, no one was injured, and our greatest losses were a few pieces of furniture.

The blaze was my fault. I failed twice, in not properly banking the fire and checking the new wood for dampness caused by the logs being outside during a freeze, and also in not informing the staff that I would be out for the week.

Given the recent cold and what measures we take to remedy it, I politely request that no one repeat my foolishness, stay attentive, and review Gallows evacuation plans in case of a fire. Those that wish to speak with me will find me in the library until my office is cleaned, likely by the middle of next week.

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So starting with your office I should work on installing new fire-safety measures, then?

[ Not that she has any damn clue how to rig that up, it's not like they have Fire Extinguishers in Thedas. ]

I would be delighted to learn what you had in mind.

I'll think of something. In my universe we have compressed cans of a substance that smothers flames, I'm... not sure I could replicate that here, but I'll see what I can come up with.

I am glad the Gallows is nearly solid stone. It was built to last.

Are you well? Occupied and warm?

That's true, but fire can destroy anything if it's hot enough. [ She's from a desert planet. Fire is a Problem. ]

I've been keeping busy, the Gallows always have areas in need of repair. Warm... not so much, but I'm from a place much warmer than this.

This was only a small blaze.

[ but in kirkwall, with the remains of the chantry within sight, well. ]

Are you in need of supplies?

I have supplies, it's just when I'm working I can only wear two pairs of pants and two coats before it starts being difficult to move. I'll adjust, it's just colder here than it was in Skyhold. I never thought I'd miss the hot springs, but they helped keep that place warmer than I think people realized.

They did, [ he agrees, wistful. ]

A shame Kirkwall has none. It sounds as though you have fixed the problem to the best of your ability, but I hope you adjust soon, for your sake.

Thank you.

--You've been well? Fire aside, I mean.

I have. And you, after--

[ after obi-wan. ]

I'm fine.

[ Said way too quickly. ]

I'm used to people leaving.

I find myself missing him.

[ said with absolutely no shame. ]

[ She is glad to hear that, in some way. ]

I miss him, too. I'm grateful for the time I had with him, but I wish it had been longer.

Perhaps we will see him again. Perhaps not.

Have there been Rifters who have returned after disappearing before?