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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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[Eheheheheh.] Maybe you just haven't found anyone who appreciates it appropriately.

No, I suppose I haven't. [There's a pause as she lifts her head back up, raising her eyebrows.] And apparently you do?

[He looks thoughtful for a moment before he answers her.] I've never had to deal with it, and I still haven't seen much since coming here. Unless you'd be willing to show me?

[In response, Bethany pushes the netbook further away from her, to allow a wider shot, and conjures a ball of light in her hand. It's very shiny. ~~#quality rp~~]

Granted, this is rather harmless... but it's enough.

[Finnick watches quietly, eyes widening at the display. He hasn't seen much of these powers other people claim to have, but he has to admit that while he's fascinated it... It terrifies hi.

He also knows that these are the kind of people he needs to be allies with.]

It's impressive.

I can do a lot more, but that should... give you a general idea. [She pauses thoughtfully.] It's very dangerous, and I... would honestly rather I wasn't a mage, but it has its uses.

You should show me sometime. I'd like to see. [He gives her a friendly, encouraging smile.] And danger doesn't frighten me. [Liar.]

I could do that, certainly. [She blinks at him curiously.] ...It doesn't frighten you at all, really? I'm almost jealous.

[His smile drops for a moment, and he looks suddenly serious.] No, it does. But I don't know magic well enough to be afraid, just wary.

Being wary is smart of you, at least. You've little to fear from me, though; I'm not out to hurt anyone unless I have to.

Then I won't give you any cause to hurt me.

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