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[sparkler]

If you've a message for me, leave it here. And do try to make it diverting and clever.

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[sparkler]

That sounds delightful. I could use more pleasant things to do, besides walking in the gardens and drinking. And I do play, though I suppose we may have to make up rules if the pieces are different. Or perhaps we can alter the board.

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[troops]

I thought you were working with the science department?

I'll leave the decision to alter or not up to you. It seems simple enough as it is, though maybe a little too straightforward. I'll have to have someone who's accustomed to it explain the rules more clearly to me.

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[sparkler]

I am. As interesting as that is, though, it's not exactly relaxing. Too many things to worry about. Everyone needs some time to relax, after all.

[Even you, Cullen.]

And that sounds like it might do the trick, at least sometimes.

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[troops]

[Excuse you, relaxation time is for nerds.]

Alright then. I'll let you know when I have some free time.

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[sparkler]

Excellent. I'll be looking forward to it. :)

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[troops]

Maker, not you too.

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[troops]

With the emoots, I mean.

They look ridiculous.

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[sparkler]

Oh, they're certainly ridiculous, but they're just as entertaining.

For example, this is you: ಠ╭╮ಠ

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[troops]

That is not me.

[IT'S DEFINITELY HIM TBH.]

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[sparkler]

This is me: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

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[troops]

Are those arms? It's doing magic?

[WELL...]

I suppose if you had to be one, that would be accurate.

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[troops]

[LIKE FIVE MINUTES LATER...]

(:u-|-<

This is absurd.

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[sparkler]

Is that you frowning with a plate on your head?

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[troops]

Certainly not.

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[troops]

It's Cole.

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[sparkler]

Ah, yes. I see what you were trying to do there. Perhaps some art classes are in order?

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[troops]

No. I have far more pressing things to worry about than trying to draw pictures with... whatever these symbols are.

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[sparkler]

Well, do let me know if you get bored. I have all sorts of thrilling activities you could entertain yourself with.

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[troops]

I think I'll take my chances on boredom. But thank you.

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[sparkler]

If you insist. I imagine templars have plenty of experience with boredom. Your lives can't be all apostate mages and abominations.

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[troops]

You've clearly never been to Kirkwall.

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[sparkler]

Ah, Kirkwall. I'd forgotten you were from there. Bit of a shithole.

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[troops]

'From' is a bit of an overstatement. I was stationed there for several years before returning to Ferelden at Seeker Pentaghast's request.

The, ah, shithole statement is definitely true though. You sound like you've been there.

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[sparkler]

I have. I didn't stay long, but it was quite long enough to get a bit of the... ambiance.

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[troops]

A kind way to put it. Varric remembers the place with a nostalgic look in his eye, but I can't say that I was sorry to leave it behind.