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[heroica]

[ Unlike her announcement of Leliana's departure, this one does not reveal her voice. It's only text, written word with the author's feelings left implied, and less verbose than last time, too. ]

Alistair has gone. His room is empty and his things have vanished. As his fellow Grey Warden, I thought it best to inform those who may have known him.

[ Leliana, Brennan, Dorian. Alistair, too, now. All of her closest friends in Wonderland seem to be steadily vanishing (and she hasn't heard of Bethany Hawke, yet, another one who would be regretfully added to the list). ]

He was exactly what a Warden should be. He was brave and kind and with a good heart.

[ Ridiculous jokes and all.

Soon after, she sends out one private message to Anders: ]

Anders,

Alistair left behind Purrlock. Do cats and mabari get along? Could you teach me how to take care of a kitten, if you have the time?

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[heroica]

If it would help you at all, I would be happy to talk about him with you.
You could tell me about how you met and all the ways in which he annoyed you.

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[slapfight]

[yes, she's heard that before. talking about your problems is supposed to help. good thing she loves to talk.]

It was during one of those... events. I had an army of very simple humanoids eager to do my bidding. He kept trying to coax them to turn against me.

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[heroica]

Was he teasing? That is, was he doing it as a joke?
That does sound like Alistair.

Did he manage it, or did they stay loyal to you?

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[slapfight]

I... have no idea. But they were simple creatures, so of course they stayed loyal, and his plan failed.

And then later Alistair said we should try our first meeting over again, since it was so stupid, and that happened, and it was better, and then he was gone.

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[heroica]

He may come back, you know. Then, you could have a proper meeting.
Another one.

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[slapfight]

It's just not fair! Wonderland can't keep dragging us here and then making us leave just when we're starting to get somewhere.

[SHE'S STILL NEW TO MAKING FRIENDS, WONDERLAND. YOU'RE SETTING HER BACK HERE.]

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[heroica]

I know. It isn't fair at all. In fact, it's awfully cruel.
Even so, he wouldn't want you to be upset. While you wait for him to come back, maybe you can make new friends? Everyone here has lost someone; others are sure to understand.

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[slapfight]

Do me a favor.

If he comes back, don't tell him about this conversation.

[ignores all the other parts, because she is UTTERLY HORRIFIED THAT HE MIGHT HEAR ABOUT THIS AND MAKE FUN OF HER.]

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[heroica]

Of course I won't. It'll be our secret.