Third Order | video

[the_revanchist]

[The feed turns on to reveal the ever-enigmatic masked figure most of you know as Darth Revan. His voice holds a sort of eerie charm, and regardless if you want to listen or not, you're going to. The voice is firm and without doubts and almost... apologetic.] I believe most, if not all of you, have many questions as to your purpose here, how I

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[its_likealchemy]

Hate to burst your bubble, space mage, but I'm a lover, not a fighter. [a beat] Besides, it's a little hard to fight a war when you strip people of their weapons.

[the_revanchist]

Everyone contributes to a war in their own way. We no more expect a newscaster to take up the sword than we expect a trained soldier to become a moisture farmer.

You will find new weapons to suit your purpose, but as you said. You are a lover.

[its_likealchemy]

Huh. You actually answered. I have to admit, I'm a little surprised. In my experience, most kidnappers usually don't bother after they've made their demands, which, well, you'll forgive me if that's more or less what that sounded like. "You don't even need to fight for me to do my work" and all.

[he shrugs]

And yes, yes I did. [he pauses] Did I mention my bow? I loved her.

[the_revanchist]

It wasn't a very horrific demand, now was it? You're not a prisoner in chains, in any case. Have I truly wronged any of you? I have brought you to this place, gave you a greater purpose in helping this galaxy in any way you see fit. I even bring your loved ones back from the beyond. Yet I'm the one many wish to hate.

[Revan nods.] Perhaps a deal can be made, your bow returned to you.

[its_likealchemy]

Let's not be too hasty -- I never said I hated you. [mostly because he just said the magic words concerning Bianca] But let's move past all these unpleasantness and talk business, shall we? What kind of deal?

[failedhorribly]

Really, Varric?

[its_likealchemy]

I never said I'd agree to anything, Hawke. Just that I'd hear him out. There's a distinct difference between letting madmen ask you to murder babies and actually doing it.

[failedhorribly]

I suddenly begin to wonder what Bianca is worth in tiny children...

[its_likealchemy]

Probably a small fortune. Lucky for us, though, Bianca would never forgive me if I put dozens of babies on spikes for her freedom.

[the_revanchist]

[Are you willing to sell your soul, Varric?]

I only ask for obedience.

[its_likealchemy]

[yeah, no]

Funny, you sound a lot like one of Daisy's friends. [and by that, he means a demon] Shame I've never been too good at the whole obedience thing. Even bigger one that I don't think Bianca would be too happy with me if I sold my sense of right and wrong to get her back. [a thoughtful pause] Neither would Hawke.

[the_revanchist]

A shame, truly.

[its_likealchemy]

Better luck with the next sucker, space mage.