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entranceway2018-04-02 12:26 pm
heroica) wrote in entranceway2018-04-02 12:26 pm
➶ tenth ( video )
Greetings. [ Inhale, exhale. They still have time. ] For those of you I've yet to meet, my name is Robyn Cousland, one of the Grey Wardens of Ferelden. You don't have to know anything about the Order, but know that I have... some experience in leading others, and a great amount of exposure to war.
[ Between Ferelden's civil war and the Blight... it was a lot, she thinks. ]
I know that everyone here has their own strengths to share with others, so I thought that I might make an offer of my own. Since diplomacy has failed us, we must be ready for battle. I have experience creating traps, some basic poisons, and, perhaps most importantly, healing potions and poultices. I am a practiced archer, and I fight with my mabari - a war hound - at my side. If any of these things would be useful to you, I would be happy to give lessons for whichever of the above you would like to learn.
[ Her jaw is tight, her expression strained. The Warden sighs, dropping her gaze. ]
It sounds a bit - bleak, really, but I wanted to add that... you may want to think about the people and things most important to you, and the lengths to which you'd go to protect them. There may come a time when you have to place yourself in harm's way to keep them safe, and it's easier to be ready before that time comes.
[ Speaking from experience? Definitely. ]
[ Between Ferelden's civil war and the Blight... it was a lot, she thinks. ]
I know that everyone here has their own strengths to share with others, so I thought that I might make an offer of my own. Since diplomacy has failed us, we must be ready for battle. I have experience creating traps, some basic poisons, and, perhaps most importantly, healing potions and poultices. I am a practiced archer, and I fight with my mabari - a war hound - at my side. If any of these things would be useful to you, I would be happy to give lessons for whichever of the above you would like to learn.
[ Her jaw is tight, her expression strained. The Warden sighs, dropping her gaze. ]
It sounds a bit - bleak, really, but I wanted to add that... you may want to think about the people and things most important to you, and the lengths to which you'd go to protect them. There may come a time when you have to place yourself in harm's way to keep them safe, and it's easier to be ready before that time comes.
[ Speaking from experience? Definitely. ]
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I'd like to help. I know I just got here, but since it's been made pretty clear that I won't be able to get back home anytime soon— I'd like to do what I can to help the people here.
[Helping people, protecting them, is why she'd gone to school to become a Huntress, after all.]
I'm used to fighting monsters. Defending ourselves against an enemy that can think will be different, but— I've done that, too.
[It's been awhile, and she's not proud of it, but she can at least offer her experience to others.]
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[ This other woman sounds capable, at the very least, and willing to help as much as she can. ]
May I ask your name?
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[So plan on staying here— but don't give up on the idea of getting to go home.
She nods once, confirming. Of course, introductions are important.]
Blake Belladonna.
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At the introduction, she smiles lightly. ]
That's a beautiful name. It's a pleasure to meet you, Blake Belladonna.
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[She blushes faintly at the compliment, though it doesn't last.]
It's a pleasure to meet you, too. You've been very helpful— but I don't want to take up any more of your time. With everything going on around here, I'm sure you have other people to talk to.
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[ She's a helper!! ]
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[ There's a polite little bow of her head, and then she's gone. ]