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genessia2017-09-20 09:21 am
stillnotadragon) wrote in genessia2017-09-20 09:21 am
Video -- More of a Hawke, Really
[The video opens to what appears to be a rather ordinary man - dark hair, square jaw, and a smudge of something red over his nose. His face is too close to the screen, brow furrowed in concentration. It quickly melds into surprise, then disbelief - and maybe even a hint of amusement.]
And here I was, hoping I'd just landed in the Fade somehow.
[His tone is very light, and he sighs, pulling back from the phone enough that he inadvertently allows the camera to focus better on him.]
I'll have to admit to being at something of a loss. Attempts on my life usually don't come with instruction manuals. It's an interesting change, but I do prefer things a little more straightforward!
Oh. And if you are trying to kill me? I have to admit my head feels a little foggy and I appear to be unarmed, so it's probably a good time. We can talk about this whole thing, maybe get some drinks while you ramble on about your plan?
[There's a beat, Hawke looking around him, head tilted as if listening for an ambush. He shrugs.]
It was worth a try.
And here I was, hoping I'd just landed in the Fade somehow.
[His tone is very light, and he sighs, pulling back from the phone enough that he inadvertently allows the camera to focus better on him.]
I'll have to admit to being at something of a loss. Attempts on my life usually don't come with instruction manuals. It's an interesting change, but I do prefer things a little more straightforward!
Oh. And if you are trying to kill me? I have to admit my head feels a little foggy and I appear to be unarmed, so it's probably a good time. We can talk about this whole thing, maybe get some drinks while you ramble on about your plan?
[There's a beat, Hawke looking around him, head tilted as if listening for an ambush. He shrugs.]
It was worth a try.
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[He smirks.]
I understand that I'm fairly destitute at the moment.
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[He smirks slightly.]
That is if you're willing to share a bottle with a Tevinter mage.
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[That was a joke, pure and simple - faux offense in his eyes. A thought occurs to him after, and his countenance grows more serious, for all the same casual lilt in his voice.]
Just tell me you're not acquainted with a man named Danarius.
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[But that smirk droops somewhat in thought as he strokes his goatee, head tilted to the side slightly. Danarius...?]
Do you mean Lord Magister Danarius of Minrathous? Not personally. I was an apprentice when he occupied his seat in the Magisterium. Official reports state he ran afoul of brigands on the road to Kirkwall. I read a rather different account in Varric's book. Such a shame. His contributions to Tevinter set us back at least 30 years. I think I remember the day he died. The entire residency in his estate heaved a collective sigh of relief. Danarius was a bastard. [He smiles.] Was that some sort of test? Do I pass?
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That sounds like the one, especially if Varric wrote something about him. [Dead on the road to Kirkwall according to the Imperium, hm? He looked forward to finding out the bloody details.] I'm sure your readings also make it evident why I asked. They'd also tell you the answer I was looking for - but I think I trust you enough not to assume you're lying to me for the privilege of giving me alcohol and weaponry.
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What would that earn me? The self satisfaction of knowing I lost money on fine wine and a staff?
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[Hawke suggested with with an admirably straight face.]
And for all I know, Varric may have attributed me with the final blow. You may have decided this was a perfect opportunity for vengeance.
[There was a twitch, just the slightest twitch, at the corner of Hawke's mouth.]
You could have planned to rig the staff to backfire and take me out that way. Then, given the appearance of a new opportunity that would take less effort and make far less mess, you could have decided to give me poisoned wine instead.
[By the time he was finished, the amount of effort he was keeping to attempt to keep a straight face was pretty evident.]
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...Varric is much better at fiction, Hawke. Play to your strengths. For one, I do my best not to fraternize with blood mages.
[Which might be the rarest thing a Tevinter mage has ever said.]
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Varric is better at me than a lot of things. It's the reason he has his fingers in so many pies and I hit things with a stick as my sole profession. That must have lowered your fraternization options drastically.
[He pauses, remembering something, and shrugs almost apologetically.]
Right, sorry. Personal jibes. Reflex.
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I thought you'd caught the first joke. This was just a friendly warning that you'd left yourself wide open once more, and I was going to be the bigger man. For once. Surely you remember? I made a comparison to Isabela.