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driftfleet2017-12-12 08:54 pm
veilstrike) wrote in driftfleet2017-12-12 08:54 pm
video
Who: Leilani Lavellan and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On the Blue Fish
When: Now, after gifts have been opened!
[ The video opens with Leilani fiddling with something in her hands, but she's quick to turn her attention to the camera and focus on the people she's talking to. She's well practiced at the art of focussing her attention on people rather than things; the Inquisition had demanded it from her, and she barely had any time of her own. No time for worries or fears or sadness; only work and fighting for whatever future Thedas had left. ]
In my clan we did not celebrate the winter as the rest of the world did. I didn't recognise that there were different celebrations until I became the Inquisitor, and then it felt as though I was pretending to understand something that was completely alien to me.
[ Frowning, she drops the necklace from her hands. ]
I'd like to know more about your traditions, if you'll appease me. I've never had much time to sit and talk about these sorts of things, so anything that you might be able to tell me would be welcome. There is always time to learn something new.
[ It also distracts her, so it's a welcome relief. ]
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On the Blue Fish
When: Now, after gifts have been opened!
[ The video opens with Leilani fiddling with something in her hands, but she's quick to turn her attention to the camera and focus on the people she's talking to. She's well practiced at the art of focussing her attention on people rather than things; the Inquisition had demanded it from her, and she barely had any time of her own. No time for worries or fears or sadness; only work and fighting for whatever future Thedas had left. ]
In my clan we did not celebrate the winter as the rest of the world did. I didn't recognise that there were different celebrations until I became the Inquisitor, and then it felt as though I was pretending to understand something that was completely alien to me.
[ Frowning, she drops the necklace from her hands. ]
I'd like to know more about your traditions, if you'll appease me. I've never had much time to sit and talk about these sorts of things, so anything that you might be able to tell me would be welcome. There is always time to learn something new.
[ It also distracts her, so it's a welcome relief. ]
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[ And they did both those things; she can understand why people thought that it would disband after that. All the same...
Leaning back, Leilani shakes her head, offering a slightly less morose smile. ]
My name is Leilani. I've never been very good with titles. [ But she shakes her head. ] Distance would only help if the matter was closed.
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He does know her name too, but he supposes she's telling him again to make a point about not liking her title.]
Is it not? I'm sorry, the Inquisitor Levellan from my Thedas was a very different person. Male, for one, so I expect he made different choices when it came to romance.
[Qunari, of all things. He doesn't even want to think of how that worked logistically. Or maybe he does. And has. Often.]
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That makes her smile, at least, and she nods her head. ]
I'm almost afraid to ask.
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[Just let that sink in for a moment.
Gianni sure did.]He's a nice enough guy. Excellent views on dragons and drinking, don't get me wrong, he's just...
[Uhh....]
Well I guess who wouldn't be at least a little curious?
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[ She just grins, shaking her head. ]
I do not blame him. I was curious myself - very curious.
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[What is it with these tiny elves and enormous Qunari????]
I'm not sure I want to know.
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[ She had been interested in Solas before Bull had joined the Inquisition, and after that she had noted Dorian's interested. She wasn't going to step on her best friend's toes. ]
I never saw him without his pants.
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Probably better for you, honestly. He's a very large man.
[Did he just say that? Yes he did. Awesome.]
Well. This got awkward.
[What a ride.]
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He is very large. There's no doubting that. He could carry me on one shoulder.
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[Good thing he's on their side! He'd hate to think of Leilani or Cyril going through anything like he did with the Arishok. That fight was terrifying.]
But I seem to have gotten us off the original topic. Honestly I think anything is fine for holidays as long as you spend them with friends, old or new.
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[ She's definitely teasing, especially with how she's grinning. ]
I think that sounds like a good way to spend my time.
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[He clutches his chest dramatically, playing along.]
But yes, true friends are far more a reason to celebrate. Glad you agree.