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[apurrstate]

Who: Anders and Open
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the Bishop, if desired
When: Thirty seconds after being shuffled onto the ship

[The feed turns on and it's clear Anders has barely just arrived on his new ship as there's still some confetti in his hair he has yet to brush off or pick out. He's clearly on the move, however, as the hallways of the Bishop move behind him on his way to the Med Lab.]

Right, I need to take some inventory: there was a greenhouse on the Iskaulit that held some medicinal herbs, if anyone knows, has it been maintained? [Maker knew if Hermione were still around, he'd really had yet to even check who was still around.] And, similarly, there was a smaller herb garden in the cargo bay of the Twin Roses, is that still there?

[He pauses as something occurs to him and he gives a wry smirk.] And, in my haste, I shouldn't be so rude, my apologies. I am Anders, a healer from Thedas. I imagine my store of potions from before is long gone, I intend to get started on more. If anyone has need of any potion in particular, please feel free to speak up, I'm more than willing to make whatever it might be.

[Assuming he knew how to make it or something like it, but his skill with herbalism wasn't something he took lightly.]

Comments

[bryces_pup]

You're already doing what you can.

[Just being there right now, a pillar of support and understanding what she's been through. That's all she can ask for. He's here now, and that eases the sting of the past few months a bit. And this time, she'll be more prepared. Or so she hopes. She can't put herself through all of this again.]

At least they brought you again with Wolfe. I'd have felt awful if either of you came here alone.

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[He gave a small smile but didn't pull away, he was content to hold her as long as she needed the support.]

It's horribly selfish, but I am too.

[He couldn't help but think of Riona and Alistair, separated exactly like that with no sign of change on the horizon. Of course, clearly, change could come at the drop of a hat one way or the other.

But then...if Anders were here and Wolfe back home, couldn't he go back to the life he'd made and loved? The one Anders had ripped apart. That begged a different question, one he suspected his friend had thought over plenty.]

Do you think time still passes in Thedas? I mean, I suppose it does, right? It only makes sense. Unless they mean to return us at the exact moment we were taken.

[bryces_pup]

[There's always a bit of jealousy in Riona towards those like Anders and Wolfe who have their beloved here. Because of course it makes her miss Alistair all the more, and how unfair it is that she has to be without. But it's also unfair of her to feel that way towards them, and she'd never say it.]

I was told no. When I went into my coma and those ten years passed, no one had noticed I was gone. When I first came to the fleet, there was a woman here who told me she'd be sent home and had come back, and no one was the wiser of her absence. So, yes, I think they return us to the moment we were taken. Safer for them that way.

[apurrstate]

I suppose that makes sense.

[It would also make sense if that were what happened to Hawke and himself, not that they'd ever be able to know. Of course Hawke still held to his theory that they'd simply been made catatonic and 'stored' somewhere on the Marsiva until being re-awoken, a good theory if you didn't think Atroma could actually do what they said they did.

Both held their own merits, but he'd have no hope in figuring out any of it with what little they had now. It would have to be set aside for now.

He pulled away and swiped her hair away from her face.]

Do you want to do something? Anything at all, I am at your disposal, my dear commander.

[bryces_pup]

[Riona doesn't want to consider the other possibility, that they've been trapped here the whole time and have never gotten to go home. It's utterly terrifying. Sokka believes something similar, or at least isn't so sure they get to go back at all. It's not an idea she discredits. It's just one she really doesn't want to be true at all.]

Entirely at my disposal? Oh dear, such power you've given me. I might go mad from it. [There, some teasing, like everything's just fine and normal.] Might be nice to get out and about. Maybe find something to eat and drink. Do some catching up.

[apurrstate]

[He can definitely appreciate the teasing, at least, it puts a touch back into place.]

Oh dear, I've made quite the mistake, you're right. Now I'm to be subjected to the company of a beautiful woman over food and drink, I'll surely regret this.

[bryces_pup]

You poor, foolish creature.

[She laughs as she lightly pokes him in the side.]

Let me get changed and looking somewhat presentable for the public eye, then we can mosey on down.

[apurrstate]

Oh, of course. [He smirked, as though already laughing at what he was about to say before he'd said it.]

Shall I wait out here, then, or might you need some company?

[That was one thing he'd be forever grateful for: teasing Riona was still as easy as breathing.]

[bryces_pup]

[A chuckle escapes her before she shoots him A Look.]

Nice try, mister. As much as I loved our lurid affair, you're a committed man now.

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[He gives an over-dramatic sigh and steps out of the doorway to wait in the hall.]

Damn that commitment thing, I suppose the fond memories will have to do.

[He broke into a grin and winked at her.]

Take your time, I'll be out here.