So at what age are you really an adult? I mean, not maturely but like... to other people. You say you 'come of age' and stuff like that but exactly what age is that in Ferelden? Here you can't join the army if you're under seventeen, which is fair. Does that mean you're an adult after seventeen?

I heard some rifter saying you can't drink unless you're eighteen or twenty-one or whatever. Rivain doesn't have a rule like that. I had wine when I was a kid, so I don't see the point of restricting it.

...but, like... at what age are you an adult? How old do you gotta be to marry someone without it being weird?

[Pause.]

Not that I'm marrying anyone!

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?

[The sending crystal may not be able to actually show the big grin on Korrin's face when she speaks up, but it carries across in her tone, nonetheless. She has every reason to be smug, as she quickly reveals.]

So, remember how I've been going on about nuggalopes forever? Well, we found the nuggalope herd and brought them back with us. They aren't especially touchy but if you don't want to be trampled or gored by their horns, I'd still suggest treating them kindly. Those who haven't checked out the stables lately might want to do so now, if you've an interest in a different kind of mount. Horsemaster Dennet still doesn't know what to make of these, poor guy.

They're also--hey, stop that!

[She laughs as one grunts right in her ear, into the crystal's range. Evidently it wanted to say hello.]

Hey... uh... how does this work?

I guess I'm doing it?

Hey, healer people, can you like, chew elfroot or something to feel better? Or does it need to be in a potion?

Pel: I have the lazurite part of the recipe, enough for us both. At least Kirkwall was good for something. That just leaves the wisp essences, and Vivienne is still very firm on how those are to be gained. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough to count for either one of us. Interested in a field trip to the most cheerful place in all of Thedas?

General: Korrin here. I know I just got back, but I have an errand to run before it's time to deal with Red Templars again. Company isn't unwelcome, but not expected; the destination is the Fallow Mire, where nothing good ever happens. I can only promise that it shouldn't take too long, but I can't blame anyone who wouldn't want to deal with it anyway. If you do for whatever reason, talk to me. I'll want to leave within the next day or so.

I'm also willing to bring back souvenirs in the form of herbs or seeds. But that weird requisition for diseased tissue can just be filled by someone else. Not interested.