exsilium | ☀ 001

[The video feed clicks on, showing a pretty young lady wearing blue and silver armor. One might notice dark circles under her eyes, making her look as though she hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks. She doesn't acknowledge the netbook right away, instead staring down at the staff in her lap, eyebrows knitted together in thought.

After a moment, she finally looks up, addressing the camera, and rolls her eyes irritably.]

No one ever wants a mage around, I've noticed, unless they think we can be useful for something. And it's always something. First darkspawn, and now I'm fighting a blighted war for some strangers.

I think I'd rather the war, though, so I'll play along. Speaking of which - there are other Grey Wardens here. Or perhaps I still have to deal with darkspawn, but I'm trying to stay optimistic. So, if I may ask who's out there... Stroud? Anyone else from Vigil's Keep?

[She moves to reach for the 'off' button, but freezes. It wouldn't hurt to introduce herself to everyone else here, instead of being such an angry jerk all the time, she realizes. SIGH, her life is so hard. B(]

Ah, and - my name is Bethany Hawke. If I didn't just make it completely obvious, I'm one of your newest "transports." [She bows her head politely.] A pleasure, I'm sure.

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Just because it wasn't a choice doesn't mean it is bad. Magic is the same as any other weapon—a tool, neither good or bad.

Your father sounds like a good man. I...can't say the same for mine.

[He's actually pretty perceptive when it comes to that kind of thing, okay. Even without the obvious signs like the frown...]

I take it you weren't overjoyed with your conscription like most Wardens seem to be?

That's what Father tried to teach me. I... still would have liked the option, though.

He was a good man, yes. If only everyone could be so lucky.

That is heartening, at least. I've spent my entire life hiding... it's nice, to know I won't have to do that here.

Are you new as well, then, miss?

I should hope you won't have to. It's not fair to have to do that.

[She nods.]

I just arrived yesterday. And you can just call me Aqua.

Because of how mages are treated in Thedas.

[ Ugh, let's not think of Uriel VII for now. ]

Time traveling...? Maker's breath, what-- This place just gets more and more bizarre, the more I hear about it.

Mm, he has far more important things to worry about, back in Kirkwall. I do hope he won't be interrupted.

[getting kind of passive aggressive there, Beth. and no why would big brother show up anytime soon that would just be silly.]

So you have... magic, as well?

I can only imagine. Are they common in your world?

Darkspawn?

[WELP.]

I was on my way to Weisshaupt. [Snort] Seems they like to take people during their travel plans.

And same to you.

The way I understand it, there are a few people here who might know where you're coming from. I haven't looked into it personally, but apparently there's even a club. [a lopsided grin]

Well, to be fair, I don't really know what's involved to make a judgement call either way. There are a few similarities between worlds here, but a lot of differences, too. [He inclines his head in response] Nice to meet you too, Bethany. I only arrived here a few weeks ago myself, but so far as I've been able to tell the turnover's pretty constant.

Well? I'm waiting.

[All these people from worlds without darkspawn BETHANY IS SO JELLY]

Monsters, in... a sense. The Chantry says man's hubris brought them to our world. [a sigh] Hideous creatures, they are.

What are they capable of?

Killing, mostly, and spreading the taint. [pause] They destroyed my home.

No, not... not really. I didn't have much choice, however; I would have died, if not for the Joining.

[she smiles] It is a pleasure to meet you, serah Takegami. I may be in touch with you again soon, then.

Taint?

Indeed... I was looking forward to the change of scenery, though, so I suppose this will do.

Have you been in this place very long?

I do, yes. [She raises one eyebrow curiously.] Is that strange?

[Maybe if I ever canon update her. Or if she ever stops being a brat...

yeah no sorry you're out of luck Nate]

You certainly have that right. It doesn't seem all that bad here, though - food, shelter, weapons... I don't much like this war business, however.

Is everyone here as rude as you? I would certainly have plenty to complain about, then.

[CRICKETS

sorry Marco your pop culture references will not work on this one]

Um. I beg your pardon...?

Alas, life itself is not very fair, I've found.

[She smiles, though, pleased as she is to encounter someone friendly.]

Ah, is that so? I suppose we can adjust to this place together, then. It's nice to meet you, Aqua.

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