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[passive]

[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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[She shakes her head, and that tiny smile on her face slips away easily. This one's going to take a lot of work, Vanille. :V]

No, I... I don't. What the Wardens do is very honorable, but it's... not what I wanted for myself. I've little choice now, though.

christ i am being slow, so much to do in life!!

[smiled]

[She's up for the job!! huffhuff *v*

Ugh Bethany you're killing her. That Vanille empathizes with this is clear both from the way she looks into the camera, and the soft, surprisingly mature tone her voice takes.]

Mmm... Sometimes our lives take strange turns, don't they? We don't end up where we thought we'd be, or where we wanted. But I think... if you look for it, you can find the good in anything.

[Still optimistic as fuck yep.]

You say the Wardens are honorable, right? That's a good start!

shh it's okay i will backtag you always and forever

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[Bethany falls silent for a moment. Vanille makes a good point; focusing on the good things does make life a little more tolerable, when things are especially low. She knows this from experience. Then again, what good is left for her, living a life like this? She might as well be dead. WAY TO BE A TOTAL DOWNER, BETH.]

Fate can be very strange, yes. I'm certain the Maker has a plan for everyone, but... it gets awfully difficult, staying positive about it.