Zevran
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 2:35:49 GMT -5
"Don't apologize for not dying, I feel everything would be much more boring had you done so."
Zevran sighed, "Sadly no. I have not been back to Antiva yet, for it is still to dangerous with the Crows still actively searching for me. I have however," Zevran smiled, trying to bring the mood back up, "been to several other places, especially around Orlais. Leliana did not lie when she told of their love for fashion in that place."
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 2:39:03 GMT -5
"You've seen her, then? And please don't discuss the bedroom habits of Orlesian women. Or men."
She turned to Maya. "No, fine. Here, take my knife and cut the rabbit into bits; I have it skinned."
She set about building the fire.
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Zevran
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"'Death happens,' as we like to say. 'And when I get paid for it, death happens more often.'"%\0\%
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 2:45:08 GMT -5
Zevran laughed, "If you insist. Hrmm, Leliana... we came across one another some time ago, near Orlais. She was heading back there for a while in the midst of her investigation of the Darkspawn. I believe she was working on a powerful ballad of our exploits in your honor."
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Maya
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Post by Maya on Mar 18, 2011 2:47:32 GMT -5
"Oh, sure."
She sat down with a pot, arranging her robe so it didn't accidentally show anything, and set to cutting up bits of rabbit, slowly getting into a rhythm as she let the buzz of their conversation roll in the background.
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 2:49:18 GMT -5
"I'm sure you demanded at least a verse for yourself," she teased. The kindling lit, and she turned to get the pot.
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Zevran
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"'Death happens,' as we like to say. 'And when I get paid for it, death happens more often.'"%\0\%
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 2:54:12 GMT -5
"Of course!" Zevran smiled, finishing his work on his own rabbit and proceeding to dice it. "However she wasn't to keen on some of my suggestions. Apparently my exploits are far too numerous and graphic for what she had in mind. And I suppose centering too much attention on an assassin would steer the story in a different direction, so I must settle for being the devilishly handsome shadow-blade of the hero."
He twirled the blade in his hand as he said this, showing off. Then he pointed it at Ailwen, "But enough about me! My life must be boring in comparison to yours these days."
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 2:57:49 GMT -5
"Trust me, nothing but Darkspawn-killing and traveling. Finding Maya here was the most exciting thing in weeks."
Please don't mention Alistair, please don't mention Alistair...
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Zevran
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"'Death happens,' as we like to say. 'And when I get paid for it, death happens more often.'"%\0\%
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 2:59:47 GMT -5
"And what about our new king? When I last left off you were still, how did Oghren put it, knocking boots?"
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 3:02:02 GMT -5
She turned faintly pink to the very tips of her ears.
"The whole King thing..." She bit her lip, clearly upset but doing an admirable job not wanting to show it. "It, ah, didn't exactly work out."
She didn't really want to get into this with anyone, let alone with a virtual stranger around.
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Maya
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Post by Maya on Mar 18, 2011 3:06:21 GMT -5
Maya was trying mightily not to eavesdrop, as this was definitely into personal business territory that Ailwen should tell her on her own terms, if the Gray Warden felt so inclined.
Done with chopping the bits, she moved to add them to the pile.
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Zevran
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"'Death happens,' as we like to say. 'And when I get paid for it, death happens more often.'"%\0\%
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 3:10:36 GMT -5
Zevran sat confused for a second and opened his mouth to speak before catching on and closing it. Instead he placed his clean hand on her shoulder and smiled supportability before breaking the tense silence, "Sounds like you've been rather tense. Have you re-considered that massage I offered so long ago?"
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 3:14:22 GMT -5
She gave him a stern look then smiled a little sadly.
"Oh, go on then. But your hands don't leave my shoulders, got it?"
The water would boil soon, anyway. "Anyone special? Or just the usual parade of floozies?" Again, the teasing affection.
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Zevran
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"'Death happens,' as we like to say. 'And when I get paid for it, death happens more often.'"%\0\%
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Post by Zevran on Mar 18, 2011 3:18:26 GMT -5
Zevran laughed as he moved behind her and began, "But that's half the massage!" He started working on her shoulders and tried to think, "No one special really, but then again I don't really expect there to ever be. You should know by now that I take pleasure where I can get it; holding that much affection for one person is simply not done in my line of work."
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Maya
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Post by Maya on Mar 18, 2011 3:20:33 GMT -5
Having nothing to do now, and no way to keep herself distracted, Maya finally gave in and cut in for a moment.
"Ailwen, I can add the ingredients if you want."
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Ailwen
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Post by Ailwen on Mar 18, 2011 3:21:30 GMT -5
"One day, Zevran. One day you'll moon around like a lovestruck calf and I will be laughing."
Ailwen suddenly felt bad for ignoring her. She'd been so caught up with talking to Zevran she'd almost forgotten. A fine way to lure recruits, ignoring them. "Oh, sure. I did the carrots, and the seasoning's just over there in my pack..."
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