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[thebesttales]

[A video feed begins transmitting, showing first the ground--sideways--followed by nothing but air for a moment as the device is moved and then finally a man. A dwarf, rather

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[doesnotbrood]

I try not to think too much on what it is, but it works well and doesn't seem to be dangerous.

[A pause.]

I'm beginning to think the masters of this place have a fondness for our world.

[thebesttales]

[...you see this, Fenris? This is what it looks like when Varric's brain breaks.]

...now I see what Carver meant by you being able to travel through time.

and now I must to work T__T

[doesnotbrood]

[He blinks at the feed for a moment.]

I take it, then, you're surprised to see me.

NOOOOOOO ;__________;

[thebesttales]

Surprised doesn't even begin to cover it, Broody. The last time I saw you--

[Hm, maybe this is one of those times when discretion is called for. Varric bites his tongue and considers his words.]

Well, let's just say it wasn't pretty. But hey, you're looking well! All things considered.

I'M BACK!

[doesnotbrood]

And you're usually so forthcoming with stories. [A pause.] What happened, Varric?

AND...now I'm awake again! LOL

[thebesttales]

[A sigh]

The situation in Kirkwall was in shambles, and a few of our merry little band of misfits were having a... difference of opinion. I honestly didn't think I'd ever see you again.

[It's true enough, anyway.]

[doesnotbrood]

Involving a mage war and Anders slaughtering innocent people, perhaps? [He scoffs.] Garrett and I have had this dispute here, as well. He spared the murdering abomination, and stayed my hand when I moved to finish the job here. If I defected, it is his fault, not mine.

[thebesttales]

Well, the important part is that we're all here now--more or less--and we can put the past behind us.

How long have you been here, anyway?

[doesnotbrood]

Or the future.

A little over a month, I believe.

[thebesttales]

[Varric whistles]

And you just took over a place to stay? What have you been doing this whole time?

[doesnotbrood]

It's all any of us can do. [He smiles, slightly smug.] Ponder how best to rid this land of the dead of Anders. What else would I do?

[thebesttales]

Was it too much to hope you were going to say "choreographing new dance routines"?

We should probably work together to get out of here before we go after each others' throats, wouldn't you think?

[doesnotbrood]

[A small smirk.] And you thought I was serious.

Thus far, no means of escape has been found.

[thebesttales]

C'mon, Broody, you've got the hips for it. It could be a great career move--from vengeful ex-slave to famous dancer. It sounds just like one of those feel-good stories people eat up.

[After a whole month? Shit. Varric frowns.] All the more reason to keep looking and not kill potentially valuable allies.

[doesnotbrood]

I will not ally myself with a man who kills innocents simply because they worship the same god who governs the Templar's actions.

[But he heaves a sigh.]

But if you're genuinely curious, I've actually gotten a job.

[thebesttales]

Look, I don't care if you two can't sit down to evening tea together, just don't kill him okay? Not unless he does something catastrophically stupid while we're here, at least.

The lone wolf came out of his angsty shell and found gainful employment? Should I guess what it is?