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[abominable]

[There's Anders, trying to pull the chipper, annoying rambler thing he usually does but it's pretty obviously strained.]

So, there we go, the drama is over- well, most of the drama. The plague drama at least. Of course there's our Sith friends- [He stops, rubbing his forehead.]

Oh sod this whole blighted thing. [He sighs] I wanted to- just...

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[abominable]

[He just watches him a moment, expression pretty unreadable]

My sake must be in trouble then.

She's dead, Carver. [...] Sorry.

[abominable]

[He doesn't say anything for a moment, torn between the truth and being vague.]

How? A shot did it. I think you mean why. The answer to why is because we were rushed, she was already taking a lot on her shoulders and she decided to save me too. Unfortunately I couldn't return the favor, and that's the why. I'd tell you the who but considering he was too dead to politely introduce himself by the end of things I'm afraid there's not much I can tell you.

[slayerdom]

Anders ... [ This is conflicted Buffy. She feels responsible. ]

[abominable]

Sorry about that, must have been focusing too much on the blowing up bit rather than the healing. [... actually he is not at all ready to joke about this, he's just going to hastily continue.]

... so, is that drinking ourselves silly thing still open? Not sure I can do it in celebration but drinking would be nice about now.

[slayerdom]

I should be the one -- [ She stops, though. And her expression is pained because seeing him like this physically hurts. Grimly, she nods, mustering up a smile. ] Yeah. Drinking to the point of silly can happen. I can meet you somewhere.

[abominable]

[He offers her a smile, maybe not the best smile ever but he really doesn't want her to go getting guilty or upset. She was the one who made it possible for them to even have a cure now.] Should be the one who's sorry? No, I don't think so. We all signed up for this knowing what could happen, it's hardly your fault it actually happened. I'm pretty sure Hawke would be thanking you for helping her make sure Aveline isn't going to go ghoul again, in her own, snarky way.

Tonight, that seedy bar near the apartments? Drinks are on me.

[illjustdieagain]

You had a pet bird? [<- dumbass.] I didn't even know they had those here.

[abominable]

[Nathan I love you.] Yes, who would have thought? I particularly thought naming my bird after an actual bird was clever, no one would suspect such a well thought out ruse. [ :| ]

[illjustdieagain]

So when you say bird, you mean your bird. Who has an unfortunate bird name.

Shit, man. My condolences.

[abominable]

... Yes, I suppose. In a way. Sort of. My bird. And it's a last name, you know the type, those men and women who are too daunting to just call Sam or the like. Always has to be intense last names.

... Thanks. At least the plague is over, right? Now it'll be all about my very favorite thing, political struggles. Does the heart good really.

[goodfor6things]

[Meanwhile, the other twin isn't angry, just... sad. Very sad.]

Oh, Sister...

[abominable]

[Bethany 8( Anders hesitates a moment]

... Sorry. She ah- she said 'see you next week.' [Oh Hawke, you card B( ]

[goodfor6things]

[Bethany just rolls her eyes.]

She would say that, wouldn't she? [a beat] Do you need anything?

[abominable]

I'm sure she thought it was- [to die for. :| he can't even make that priceless joke, what is wrong with him B( ]

[he coughs] You know I should be asking you that.

[glowyball]

I'm sorry your - [She doesn't know this guy, so she doesn't know if Hawke is a friend, family member, pet, child, or girlfriend. So she pauses, trying to figure out what to say.]

Hawke died. Do you have someone to be there with you? Sitting alone at a clinic sounds like it has the chance to get pretty miserable.

[abominable]

[Aw Dawn 8( He's actually kind of touched by that, it's a kind offer.] Well not completely alone, there's a lot of sick people and stern looking healers mingling. Rather like the most depressing social event of the century.

I- thank you. For the offer. Trust me, you don't want to be down here, it's unpleasant at the best of times. [...] And just so we're clear Hawke is a person, not a bird. Apparently there's been confusion on that. [Nathan B( ]

[glowyball]

[That gets a chuckle out of her.] I kind of figured you sounded too smart to name a bird after another bird, so don't worry. There's not any confusion on that.

I don't mind being in unpleasant places, but I probably shouldn't be around sick people. I just got here and getting sick right off the bat sounds like a pretty bad idea. But if you plan on going back to your apartment anytime soon, I could bring you something to eat? [Oh! Oh, she has the chance to be useful here. She's taking it and running.]

Not that I have anything to eat, but I could make my sister help out.

[abominable]

[He has to smirk a bit] I prefer much more creative names for my pet- like Ser Pounce-a-lot. Then again you wouldn't believe the mockery I get for that.

[He hesitates a moment- he is so not used to this whole community, people being nice and wanting to help each other thing. After a moment a smiles.] Well... alright, I- that would be nice. I mean, if it's not too much trouble or anything, company's always nice. Mostly I just grab what I can- cooking is hard, did you know that? I didn't.

... The name's Anders by the way, mage and Grey Warden. Not that that'll mean anything to you, I found a lot of times it doesn't around here. [He pauses] Your sister? You have family here?