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Who: Leliana
Broadcast: yes
Action: aboard the blue fish
When: now

[Leliana's address to the network came somewhat late - someone had gotten revenge for her prank, after all. Her cowl is pulled back resting about her shoulders and her skin and the ends of her hair are still drying after she'd scrubbed the ink off. Schmooples could be heard snuffling from her lap, his long ears making a cameo as he was cradled against her.]

I apologize. It seems I mayhap have fallen victim to a long slumber. I don't recall the ships leaving the planet we were last on, but I am to understand some time has passed.

[Guaranteed, Riona waited a good few days before daring to draw on her face.]

I will be resuming my duties in the Interfaith Center – Stefan, I apologize sincerely for my absence. I hope it has not caused an inconvenience.

[She smiles warmly, blue eyes lit up as she continues speaking.]

For those who do not know me: I am Sister Nightingale and I assist the Interfaith Center for those of Andrastian faith, hailing from Thedas. I can also be found aboard the Blue Fish, should anyone ever seek counsel from me outside of the Center. You do not have to be Andrastian to do so, of course.

Private: Riona Cousland Theirin.

[There's a bit of an evil smile on Leliana's face as she switches the feed to private.]

You got your revenge, no?

[She laughs warmly, her eyes alight with mischief]

Care to join me for lunch? I'm feeling a bit peckish after being out of sorts. You can catch me up on all the latest gossip.

[She runs her fingers through the wet ends of her red hair and Schmooples crawls up her chest into view to snuffle at the camera over her shoulder.]

I hope I didn't worry you too much.

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[Leliana can be found either aboard the Blue Fish or in the Interfaith Center praying silently before her own hand made totem statue of Andraste. The nap seemed to have done her at least a little good. Still she felt the lingering grief of home and the troubles it faced but she was slowly becoming more at peace in her new life. Perhaps she could finally lay down her burdens? She wasn't so sure yet. For now she moved on to the next stage of things – normalcy.

Aboard the Blue Fish Leliana makes her security rounds, stopping to take a break to make some tea and enjoy some quiet in the kitchens. Something seemed amiss, though she couldn't put her finger on it nor guess that perhaps that it was because a crew member had gone missing. Still the stillness put her at ease.]

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[....sigh. Well, she supposes some things never change. It's strangely comforting in this place.]

That hardly surprises me, knowing Morrigan. Still, I wonder where he gets it from. Certainly from neither of his parents.

[She loves Alistair, but the man is... not fashion oriented.]

Possibly from spending some time in Orlais? The Ladies do love to talk, after all. She's been at Empress Celine's side for years as an 'Arcane Advisor' or some garbage. Probably teaching her whatever she can.

[Leliana is not amused by this, of course.]

Morrigan was in Orlais? [Say whaaaaaaaaaat] In Celene's entourage? Maker's breath, what possessed her to do that?

What better way to hide than in plain sight, no? [It's what she would do, honestly.]

It was probably for Kieran. The boy is more learned than she was when we met her, I think. She didn't have the benefit of learning the outside world until later. Or perhaps she wanted a front row seat to the issues going on around her.

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[A part of her wonders if she went so far as to keep Kieran well away from Ferelden, from his father and his... step-mother. The thought pains her.]

I'm sure you're right. It does seem she's trying to do the opposite of Flemeth as much as she can.

It doesn't change that she's utterly incorrigible but I will admit she seems to have done right by the boy.

[She rests her chin in the palm of her hand, looking as if she's resigned herself to saying something pleasant about Morrigan for once. Sort of.]

But enough of her. Tell me - should I expect any ill effects from sleeping so long? It doesn't exactly feel as if I slept by normal means. That can't be healthy.

[Shock of shocks!!]

I did not feel much of a difference. Felt a little tired and out of sorts for a day or two, but otherwise was fine. It was sorting out the new memories that was trickier than anything else.

Ah. Good. I do feel tired... trying not to nap, truthfully. It will only make it harder for me to sleep in the evening.

[But it's so tempting... and bed and snuggling with Schmooples... ]

We'd better hurry and have that lunch soon before I do fall asleep again.

[She winks, teasing.]

I'll see you as soon as you can?