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[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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I certainly wouldn't have expected time traveling to be so... unpleasant. But if that's all there is, then it can't be that bad.

A fair point, but being from Ferelden, I feel I ought to show a little respect. [a bow] An honor to meet you.

[It's fairly obvious from the colour chasing up his neck that he isn't used to such respect just yet, but he manages a slightly goofy smile.]

The effort is appreciated. You're a Grey Warden, then? It's an honor to meet you in turn.

[Oh isn't that just adorable. c: But she doesn't comment on it, that would be rude.]

Indeed, I am. [The frown on her face and the way she says that implies that she's not proud of that fact like he is.] One of the newer recruits.

[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?

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

Well, living is as good a reason as any to be glad for the Joining.

That is true, but... I'll die eventually, anyway.

We all do. But at least it will be a -- good death.

Ah... I think that is where you and I differ, Your Majesty. [She shakes her head.] It is honorable, I'll give you that, but... not what I wanted.

Then you did not choose not to die?

[That seems...problematic.]

[Yes. Yes, it does. :|b]

No, the decision was not my own. My brother chose for me.

[Frowning...]

I'm sorry for that, then. I'm sure he thought he was doing what was best for you.

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