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 Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:48 pm
 Diyanna Surana
From the Fade I strike,
To harm or to heal...
Diyanna let Rob help her down, a flush coming to her cheeks. Though she'd always been attracted to Alistair and had never given Rob much romantic thought, his flirts and teases had always gotten to her.
"Thank you Cousland," she said softly, her tone formal and with a touch of sadness. ".. Rhyn and I actually didn't meet up until I was on the road... and well, she played me, as is her wont," she said. She looked towards the inn. She had smiled about the prank, but she wasn't up to laughing yet. When things are better, I'll get her back, and good.
It was clear that something was wrong with the elf-mage, but she was trying to pass it off as normal. ".. I'll meet you at the inn. I promised.. The King I'd deliver a letter to the Revered Mother," she said. With that she clicked to Blitz and headed for the Chantry.
My allies feel my comfort,
My enemies taste steel.
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:52 pm
The bartender had just brought her a full mug of something that resembled ale and a good plate full of warm food. By the way he looked at her he reckoned she'd smack his face if he got too close. Elsa sighed. She didn't look more fearsome than the guards outside surely.
She had swirled her ale around wondering if it was safe to drink when she heard a familiar voice call out her name. She looked up and recognized a cheerful Dalish - one she had not seen for too long.
"Bloody nug biscuits, is that you Rhyn? And greeting me out in the open too! I'd half expect you to toss on some cloak and pretend to be a beggar to try to piss me off!" She grinned while she got up and gave the girl a good hug.
"Did you just arrive? Robert told me we were the first. Come, sit! Unless you'd like to help Cousland drag rocks from one mudpile to another."
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Rob Matthews Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:19 pm
 Robert Cousland
Before Diyanna could walk away, Rob caught her hand, seeing she was upset, "Diyanna... If there's something wrong, promise to talk to me about it? I mean, I know I'm not Alistair, and I'm no Hero like Tabris. But I'm your friend, and I don't like seeing you hurting." Even though everyone saw him as a flirt and a flatterer, he was loyal if nothing else. "Please, promise me you'll let me help. As your friend." He smiled, slipping her key into her hand. "I'll see you at the inn. I better make sure Rhyn and Elsa haven't started some random strip show. You know how they get when they can trick others into too much ale."
"What could I say to him? I'm the reason we're the only ones of our family left..."
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:08 am
 •• Rhyn Mahariel ••
•• The Tainted Dalish ••
The Dalish Warden & The Elúvian Survivor Ooc ; '' All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost; '' '' Oh please, you know i don't do that s**t ! Hard work is no work for me, you bloody nug-humper. '' laughed, moving to sit down at Elsa's table and waving over one of the Bartmaids to get her a drink. She still had her cloak on, but just not with the hood up. And, true, she did always like passing off as someone else.
'' So, where's the Aeducan ? Didn't you two travel together ? I thought maybe... You know ..'' She joked around, finally claiming her mug of ale from the Barmaid.'' Elsa, my girl ! '' '' The old that is strong does not wither,
For you see, deep roots are not touched by frost. ''
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Rob Matthews Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:55 am
Robert Cousland
Rob walked through the front door of the inn, seeing Elsa and Rhyn talking, a grin on his face. Walking to the the bar, he ordered a mug of mead and his 'usual', a simple plate of venison and potatoes, with several slices of goat's cheese, just like Nan used to make him. It was all he ate since the incident three years earlier, and without having had his friends here in Lothering, Robert had need the emotional help of clinging to childhood memories.
Even with his friends here with him, he was still quiet tonight. What was wrong with Diyanna? Was it Alistair? And where were Aeducan and Amell? Many thoughts filled his head, dizzying him. The smell of his meal being set down in front of him steadied his head, taking a sip of his mead as he nodded his appreciation to the barkeep.
"What could I say to him? I'm the reason we're the only ones of our family left..."
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:00 pm
Diyanna Surana
From the Fade I strike,
To harm or to heal...
Diyanna had simply nodded in reply to Rob's request that she open up to him before she'd headed to the Chantry. The wounds were still too fresh, and this... 'cessation of romantic relations', as Eamon had so diplomatically put it, was going to be public. Her relationship with Alistair had been the worst kept secret in camp while trying to defeat the Blight; it had been even more common knowledge after he'd taken the Throne.
With a heavy sigh she let herself into the Chantry and sought out the Revered Mother, paying her respects and delivering the letter. In it the King formally offered what he could in the way of aid to Lothering, including some coin Diyanna carried on her person, supplies, convict laborers, and Diyanna herself. She was going to be in charge of all medical care in Lothering.
The letter and coins delivered she left and headed for Dane's Refuge, where she and her old friends would be staying. She didn't really want company, but it couldn't be avoided; she needed food and rest, because tomorrow she began her duties as Chief Healer. That at least made her smile. She'd be a Mage officially working for the Chantry.
My allies feel my comfort,
My enemies taste steel.
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:27 pm
Plopping herself down on the table again taking a sip of the swill she dared not call ale, she smirked at Rhyn's comment. Ah curiousity. It killed the nug, didn't it?
"Aeducan? We only travelled a bit before the bugger decided things needed rearranging in Orzammar. I've never been one for politics. And before you start, no, the Dwarf wasn't my consort." She wagged her finger in front of the elf as if she were attempting to educate her. A pointless feat but entertaining nonetheless.
"I don't suppose you've seen Amell or Surana anywhere? It's not like them to miss a meeting."
She saw Cousland enter the inn and order a meal. She waved to him and gestured him to sit with them.
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:35 pm
•• Rhyn Mahariel ••
•• The Tainted Dalish ••
The Dalish Warden & The Elúvian Survivor Ooc ; '' All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost; '' '' No, no. Diyanna is here. Infact, i let her ride with me. But, you know me. I can't say hello to an old friend just like that.. '' She reffered to her little stunt that she pulled, playing it as an old woman driving a cart of Halla. Rhyn'd learnt alot from her travels. She'd been to Amaranthine. The Anderfels. Rivain. Antiva. Nevara. Almost everywhere. But, her favourite was the Free Marches. How so ? Well, that was the first place she went. To meet up with her clan of The Dalish. However, quite the few interesting sorts passed through the camp. It brought a smile to Rhyn's face even as she mentioned it.
'' ' Consort ' ? That's one way to put it. '' She laughed.'' Oh now, you can't tell me you haven't ' Wrangled his Nug ' now. Can you ? '' She smirked, gulping down some of her ale before wiping her mouth. She just hoped Elsa didn't ask about Rhyn's conquests. Because, boy. Would she go on. '' The old that is strong does not wither,
For you see, deep roots are not touched by frost. ''
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Rob Matthews Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:51 pm
Robert Cousland
Rob grabbed his plate moving over to Elsa and Rhyn, sitting down next to Elsa, "Sorry ladies... I was lost in thought. Diyanna said she'll be in shortly." He stared into his mug of mead, the golden color drawing him back to his thoughts, shaking them off. Trying to seem like everything was fine he looked at Elsa, "So I overheard you "greased Aeducan's nug and wrangled it like a wild Bronto"? He knew his witty sarcasm would cover most of the worry, but not all of it.
"I'm no hero, so don't make me out to be one."
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:30 pm
Elsa pinched the bridge of her nose but that did not stop the color coming to her cheeks. Oh yes, they were unmistakenly the companions she used to travel with. They threw innuendo around like it was mud. She had heard worse in Dust Town but it usually wasn't directed at her.
"No, ye little perverts, I did not 'grease or wrangle his nug'. Nor did I let him 'don my velvet hat'." She stuck her tongue out. Let's see if they can figure out what that meant.
Hearing that Diyanna Suranna had already arrived made her smile. Rhyn probably pulled a little prank on her and the mage was sure to attempt something in return. All she had to do was not get caught in the middle of it.
Attempting to divert the conversation away from her love life, she quickly started a new topic. "So tell me. What have you lot been doing after we parted ways?"
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:52 pm
•• Rhyn Mahariel ••
•• The Tainted Dalish ••
The Dalish Warden & The Elúvian Survivor Ooc ; Shortpost. '' All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost; '' '' Well, uh..'' Rhyn murmured, awkwardly scratching the side of her head. '' Surely, you wouldn't want to know about /MY/ boring travels.'' She chuckled, obviously reffering to her travels along.. Well, everywhere. Plus, the things she got up too..
'' The old that is strong does not wither,
For you see, deep roots are not touched by frost. ''
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:25 pm
Diyanna Surana
From the Fade I strike,
To harm or to heal...
Diyanna walked into the common room of the inn. She couldn't be seen through the press of humanity, but a wave opened up in the crowd; Blitz made way and his slight elf owner simply moved in his wake. Stopping in front of the inn keeper she placed an order for cider, roast chicken and root vegetables. Turning, she saw a table with an elf, a dwarf, and a human.
Walking over to them she stood behind Rob. "The three of you look the start of an inappropriate joke," she said softly, truly smiling for the first time all day. "Is there room enough for an Abomination-in-training?" The jokes sounded a little stiff, a little forced, but she was trying.
Blitz, meanwhile, was not waiting for an invitation. With a joyful bark he begin to reacquaint himself with Brosca, Mahariel, and Cousland.
My allies feel my comfort,
My enemies taste steel.
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Rob Matthews Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:16 pm
Robert Cousland Rob pulled out a chair for Diyanna, "Clear seat right here." He wanted to ask about what was wrong but he left it for now. She would tell him when she was ready. He looked at Rhyn grinning, "Speaking of everyone's trips Rhyn, since you mentioned Aeducan." He grinned, keeping his mood as high as possible, "How was your lastest 'conquest'? Knowing you there may have been at least a dozen right?" He held his hands to prevent anyone from asking him, "And before anyone asks about MY conquests, you all know better. First, I'm a gentleman. I don't kiss and tell. Second, if I conquered anyone here, I would be long gone since last I checked, I have only one stalker, and refuse to conquer said stalker." He sat back down, laughing."I'm no hero, so don't make me out to be one."
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:51 pm
•• Rhyn Mahariel ••
•• The Tainted Dalish ••
The Dalish Warden & The Elúvian Survivor Ooc ; Shortpost. '' All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost; '' '' Well, if you insit Robert...'' She chuckled under her breath '' Since you all left me in the divorce, i've been travelling pretty much everywhere.. My conquests ? Mhm, quite the few. Of course, mainly elves. There was this one elf. Sexy. Suave. Antivan. How could i say no to that ? '' She smiled, revelling in the past days that she missed slightly. However, she was back with her old friends now. And, that, she missed all the more. She still couldn't help thinking about one of the people she met, however... He was just like her. In a sense, anyway.
'' But, i tell you. The Tevinter Imperium is one scary place.'' '' The old that is strong does not wither,
For you see, deep roots are not touched by frost. ''
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:23 am
Diyanna Surana
From the Fade I strike,
To harm or to heal...
She sat there quietly, listening to her friends joke about 'conquests'. She schooled her face to be neutral, to not give anything away. When her food was delivered she picked at it. She didn't feel hungry, though she knew she should eat. It wasn't easy to eat when her chest was tight from keeping emotions in check. She had to take each swallow with a drink of cider, to help it down. She knew her friends would notice her behavior. Admittedly she hated crowds, especially crowds of humans. Maybe they would attribute it to that and leave her alone.
She felt a guilty stab at that. If her friends showed her concern she should be grateful that they cared. Perhaps she should tell them now, as they joked about romance. Maybe she could make a joke about it too. So, guess who got dumped by the King for having pointy ears and sparky thumbs? This girl.
As she opened her mouth a messenger came into the tavern. "Hey everyone! I've got news from Denerim! The King just became engaged to Princess Eilse of Navarra! Let's all raise our glasses to the health of our King and his soon to be Queen!" This news was met with hearty cheers.
Diyanna dropped her fork, her face going pale. ".. I.. I think I need to go get some rest," she said. ".. Good night everyone." She got up and nearly fled from the room. A confused looking Blitz barked apologetically to his friends at the table and followed Diyanna.
My allies feel my comfort,
My enemies taste steel.
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