[Alex had been as surprised as the rest of his party to hear that they'd been in the tunnels for nearly a months' time when it had only felt like a few hours while they were walking around in them
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[Alex notes that Anders seems determined to look everyed except at him. He listens as the mage explains his singular connection to Justice, finding it both fascinating and sad at the same time. That Anders was forced to surrender anything he might want in life save the things that Justice deemed worthy .. well .. sucked. It sucked a whole damn lot.]
Anders .. sweetheart, look at me.
[And he'll wait until the man does before continuing, even if it means a stretch of several minutes. He's a cat in many ways, Anders .. he can out wait you. There is no judgment in his blue-green gaze as he looks upon the mage.]
Your fight is a good one, and a worthy one. Mages of your world do deserve freedom and equal rights. Believe me, I understand that more than most. [He was, after all, facing quite the similar problem of equal rights for supernaturals on his own world.]
But that you have to wait until the Keep removes your abilities before you can actually breathe and be just a man .. That's a test that only the strongest of men could manage.
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Of myself, yes, but not of others.
[He falls silent again as Anders offers to try to do something about the scars, that smile tugging at his lips once more.]
I wouldn't say no to the attempt, but if nothing can be done than nothing can be done. I got out of it alive and that was more than I was expecting .. [Which is the truth. Alex had been rather amazed that he'd survived that mess once he'd learned his healing powers were gone.
Then Anders looks up at him and there is the faintest of smiles on his face, but even that is enough to tighten his stomach pleasantly. He had no idea what would come of this and didn't doubt Anders' warnings, but all the same he refused to let Anders be the 'one that got away'. His brows rise minutely as Anders denies avoidance, his own lips quirking undeniably. They both knew what Alex meant, but he could play along just as well and not make reference to allllll that time before he'd vanished..]Well if I plan on taking another jaunt into the tunnels, I'll make sure to drag you along with me. Lord knows
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I... could try whenever you'd like. I haven't used my magic in a while. It should all be there. Nothing getting in the way of some quick healing.
[You can take the healer out of Darktown... but he'll still feel the need to put things back together again. He'd always been a healer. Even before Kirkwall, before Justice.]
[The spirit just sort of helped.]
Well. You wouldn't be the first one to drag me through dark, dank places riddled with danger and monsters from which we may never potentially emerge again. It's become something of an old habit. That... and being flung into danger.
[He rubs at the back of his neck, glancing away again -- but only for a second, this time.]
If I say I don't believe I deserve such a thing, you'll only disagree with me, won't you? No one... spoils a mage. We're too dangerous and volatile.
Instead, we get to swim in lakes and run circles around a Tower while templars make sure we don't consort with demons in the meantime.
[Or swim all the way across the Maker-Be-Damned lake to escape.]
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[His smile seems unending, doesn't it? He inclines his head slightly.]
Well, we'll have to see about trying, then .. no harm in that at least.
[Then he laughs, the sound amused as he shakes his head.]
Well, then at least we'll be sticking to something you're used to. I think we'll have to see about breaking you from that rather perilous comfort zone, Anders. Unless, of course, you rather enjoy it? I'd not want to prevent you from an enjoyable past-time.
[His tone is teasing and clearly amused now and it's only at the last that he offers a wry grin, and nods.]
It's as if you know me .. If you have not been spoiled in the past, then I've got a lot to make up for. Clearly exercise is not a proper form of spoiling someone. Exercise is completely different from a proper massage, or a day relaxing with a book while being fed your favorite treats.
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Whenever you like.
[He means it. Just give the mage a shout, and he'll probably show up. Flustered and trailing feathers, but he'll show up.]
That tends to depend. As long as it's not the bloody Deep Roads, it hasn't ever been anything we couldn't handle. And as prevalent as the darkspawn are... I doubt they've managed to show up here.
[Yet. Darkspawn and demons show up everywhere. It's a sad fact of life.]
[He looks thoughtful for a second. Maybe confused.]
I don't think I've ever had one of those before.
[Books, certainly. He'd drawn in the margins of enough books to prove that much. Not the rest.]
The Circle wasn't much for pampering its prisoners.
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[Alex inclines his head in response and then arches a brow as Anders mentions the darkspawn. It's the latter that brings his other brow shooting up.]
You've nev- .. You've never had a massage??? Anders, love, we simply must rectify this. That you haven't ever had a massage is just not allowable. I will take this matter personally into my hands .. It might be tough, but it will be a burden that I am most pleased to assist you with.
[No, really .. it would be totally twisting his arm to give Anders a proper massage. ;)
He shakes his head as Anders mentions the Circle, his distaste evident in his expression.]
There is no way that I can properly express my disgust with those that would treat anyone in the manner that mages have been treated on your world.
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[Alex sucks in his cheeks and sighs softly, shaking his head.] Well, you're going to experience one soon enough. Circle, Blight, Wardens and Kirkwall be damned, I'm going to see your mind taken off them all for a time.
[When Anders looks away, Alex stomach tightens and his brows knit slightly. There is no denying the conviction in his own tone when her replies, however.]
I would proudly take being in that minority, if that be the case. The man I'm looking at should be appreciated and not taken for granted. His is a friendship and power that should be valued all the time, and not simply when things are needed of him. Nobody needs fair weather friends that are that alone ..
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[Alex snorts softly, lips quirking in amusement.]
Well, at least something will be relatively easy around here. [Unless even more people from Anders' own world showed up here; which was altogether likely at any point in time.
He watches as Anders rubs his temples, his expression softening as he smiles, finally nodding.]
I admit that I am, perhaps, just the faintest bit biased. However I also do not believe you would not take action you do not believe is absolutely necessary, Justice inclined or otherwise.
[Why no, Anders, you won't convince him otherwise.]
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I... suppose so. We'll just have to wait and see, I think. Who... knows what this place is capable of?
[It would really only be bad if Fenris or some templars showed up. But, then again, at least Fenris tended to listen to Hawke, and wasn't actively trying to kill him.]
Anders .. sweetheart, look at me.
[And he'll wait until the man does before continuing, even if it means a stretch of several minutes. He's a cat in many ways, Anders .. he can out wait you. There is no judgment in his blue-green gaze as he looks upon the mage.]
Your fight is a good one, and a worthy one. Mages of your world do deserve freedom and equal rights. Believe me, I understand that more than most. [He was, after all, facing quite the similar problem of equal rights for supernaturals on his own world.]
But that you have to wait until the Keep removes your abilities before you can actually breathe and be just a man .. That's a test that only the strongest of men could manage. ( ... )
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[He falls silent again as Anders offers to try to do something about the scars, that smile tugging at his lips once more.]
I wouldn't say no to the attempt, but if nothing can be done than nothing can be done. I got out of it alive and that was more than I was expecting .. [Which is the truth. Alex had been rather amazed that he'd survived that mess once he'd learned his healing powers were gone.
Then Anders looks up at him and there is the faintest of smiles on his face, but even that is enough to tighten his stomach pleasantly. He had no idea what would come of this and didn't doubt Anders' warnings, but all the same he refused to let Anders be the 'one that got away'. His brows rise minutely as Anders denies avoidance, his own lips quirking undeniably. They both knew what Alex meant, but he could play along just as well and not make reference to allllll that time before he'd vanished..]Well if I plan on taking another jaunt into the tunnels, I'll make sure to drag you along with me. Lord knows ( ... )
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[You can take the healer out of Darktown... but he'll still feel the need to put things back together again. He'd always been a healer. Even before Kirkwall, before Justice.]
[The spirit just sort of helped.]
Well. You wouldn't be the first one to drag me through dark, dank places riddled with danger and monsters from which we may never potentially emerge again. It's become something of an old habit. That... and being flung into danger.
[He rubs at the back of his neck, glancing away again -- but only for a second, this time.]
If I say I don't believe I deserve such a thing, you'll only disagree with me, won't you? No one... spoils a mage. We're too dangerous and volatile.
Instead, we get to swim in lakes and run circles around a Tower while templars make sure we don't consort with demons in the meantime.
[Or swim all the way across the Maker-Be-Damned lake to escape.]
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Well, we'll have to see about trying, then .. no harm in that at least.
[Then he laughs, the sound amused as he shakes his head.]
Well, then at least we'll be sticking to something you're used to. I think we'll have to see about breaking you from that rather perilous comfort zone, Anders. Unless, of course, you rather enjoy it? I'd not want to prevent you from an enjoyable past-time.
[His tone is teasing and clearly amused now and it's only at the last that he offers a wry grin, and nods.]
It's as if you know me .. If you have not been spoiled in the past, then I've got a lot to make up for. Clearly exercise is not a proper form of spoiling someone. Exercise is completely different from a proper massage, or a day relaxing with a book while being fed your favorite treats.
[Seriously, what even? Damned templars.]
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[He means it. Just give the mage a shout, and he'll probably show up. Flustered and trailing feathers, but he'll show up.]
That tends to depend. As long as it's not the bloody Deep Roads, it hasn't ever been anything we couldn't handle. And as prevalent as the darkspawn are... I doubt they've managed to show up here.
[Yet. Darkspawn and demons show up everywhere. It's a sad fact of life.]
[He looks thoughtful for a second. Maybe confused.]
I don't think I've ever had one of those before.
[Books, certainly. He'd drawn in the margins of enough books to prove that much. Not the rest.]
The Circle wasn't much for pampering its prisoners.
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You've nev- .. You've never had a massage??? Anders, love, we simply must rectify this. That you haven't ever had a massage is just not allowable. I will take this matter personally into my hands .. It might be tough, but it will be a burden that I am most pleased to assist you with.
[No, really .. it would be totally twisting his arm to give Anders a proper massage. ;)
He shakes his head as Anders mentions the Circle, his distaste evident in his expression.]
There is no way that I can properly express my disgust with those that would treat anyone in the manner that mages have been treated on your world.
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I... no. I haven't. Between the Circle, the Blight, the Wardens and Kirkwall... it never really occurred to me to so much as try.
[He's been a busy, busy mage. And it never seemed important.]
[He shakes his head, then, as well, lowering his gaze.]
You would be in the minority. Mages are feared. Reviled. And then sought after to fix everyone else's problems, and save everyone's lives.
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[When Anders looks away, Alex stomach tightens and his brows knit slightly. There is no denying the conviction in his own tone when her replies, however.]
I would proudly take being in that minority, if that be the case. The man I'm looking at should be appreciated and not taken for granted. His is a friendship and power that should be valued all the time, and not simply when things are needed of him. Nobody needs fair weather friends that are that alone ..
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[Him. The Ex-Warden. Oh well. That may be a discussion for another time.]
[He scrubs at his temples, taking a deep breath.]
You're a little biased, I think... I... did destroy an entire Chantry with my magic, after all.
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Well, at least something will be relatively easy around here. [Unless even more people from Anders' own world showed up here; which was altogether likely at any point in time.
He watches as Anders rubs his temples, his expression softening as he smiles, finally nodding.]
I admit that I am, perhaps, just the faintest bit biased. However I also do not believe you would not take action you do not believe is absolutely necessary, Justice inclined or otherwise.
[Why no, Anders, you won't convince him otherwise.]
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[It would really only be bad if Fenris or some templars showed up. But, then again, at least Fenris tended to listen to Hawke, and wasn't actively trying to kill him.]
It was necessary. I don't regret it.
[... Do you, Anders?]
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Agreed. [Because God knew if things would remain calm or easy for long around here.
Then he nods again, this time in response to Anders' saying it was necessary and that he had no regret.]
Then stop beating yourself up over it .. or at least try to ease up on yourself.
[He understands this, Anders .. unspoken or not, it was clearly something that still very much bothers you.]
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