Way to wait until the world is falling apart, Zev

[rogue_crow]

[Well.

Zevran had been considering how to go about recruiting people for Olivier's army for days. Originally he'd actually intended for it to be cheerful, almost playful; certainly her side has enough seriousness as it is. Besides, she told him to be gregarious, and his baffling friendliness - in spite of his profession and many other factors

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[bard_of_orlais]

An army, you say?

[At pretty much any other time, she might have cracked a joke with him. However, his tone is deadly serious, and she will follow suit. After the night's communications, there's no reason to be anything but.]

I will join you.

[rogue_crow]

I had hoped you would, my dear. It will be good to fight with you again.

[bard_of_orlais]

Likewise, Zevran.

Where do you suggest I go to arm myself? Somehow I think the kitchen knives will not be sufficient.

[rogue_crow]

Hmm...an excellent question. I may need to train you in the use of a gun personally, Leliana. Purchasing one should be no trouble, provided you have the funds; there is a store in town that sells them. Though...you may need a man to buy one for you. The drones here tend to frown upon any signs of independence in women, and I can hardly think they would let a woman purchase a gun for herself.

[bard_of_orlais]

I suppose it would be too much to ask for weapons I already know how to use. [Namely, a bow and arrow.]

Procuring the funds is not an issue; I can bat my eyelashes at my drone husband and ask him for money for a new dress. The rest I will leave to you, both the purchasing and the training.

[rogue_crow]

Very well! Tell me, my dear - would you prefer a more short-range gun, or a long-range one? I use a rifle that can take targets out from quite a distance, but it can be rather cumbersome or completely unusable at close range. Would you prefer the same, or different?

[bard_of_orlais]

Your weapon and fighting preferences are not too dissimilar from mine, remember. This rifle that you use should work just as well for me.

As for close range combat, I am sure I can improvise a blade if one becomes necessary.

[rogue_crow]

Very well; a rifle it is!

Indeed! Hopefully some of your own weapons will be returned to you soon. Mine have not been, but then my ears and tattoos had to be returned to me...I was reduced to an...I believe Shale would call it an 'unpainted human' when I arrived. You are fortunate enough to be human and unpainted naturally, so perhaps you will regain your equipment that much faster!

[bard_of_orlais]

I certainly hope so. Although to be honest, I cannot imagine you as a human and without all of your markings... they are part of what makes you so distinctive.

In any case, Zevran, just let me know when and where we shall meet so that you can purchase this rifle for me and teach me how to use it. Given the rapid deterioration of the current circumstances, I would think sooner is better than later.