I can, ah--I can relate, actually. I know it's not to the extent that you're having to deal with, but I was...pretty isolated for most of my life, before joining the Inquisition. It was...shocking, really, realizing just how much I didn't know. How much of the world there was, that I'd had no idea about.
[ Wait, did that sound like she was making it about her?? ]
But--uh. I've gotten to where I am now! And you seem a lot more studious than I am, and very smart. So. I'm sure you won't have a problem.
[ Pause. ]
How is the air tarry...?
[ Is that just Kirkwall you're smelling bc it always smells like that. ]
It's thicker while I'm casting, [he grudgingly admits.] Say you must draw your magic through a slim pipe, but instead of its usual bountiful flow, it moves like the dregs at the bottom of a river.
That is not how it works. [Grimace, and he self-corrects.] Should work.
How odd. I think I've heard similar things from other magic-using rifters.
I wonder if it's just that Thedas naturally doesn't have magic flow as fast as other worlds? If that's the case, I would guess the Fade as the cause of it. Another possibility is that something occurs when passing into our world as a rifter that limits your spellcasting ability...but I've never noticed rifter mages falling behind Thedas mages in ability?
Solas would know more about all of this, he's the expert. Unfortunately, he's presently absent.
[Absent. So the man he might have used as a resource -- aside from Anders, who he intends to contact next -- is either away on a journey or errand of his own volition, or simply missing. Of course Sarkan can expect very little to be simple around here.]
...I'm sure he'll return at some point, but I'm afraid that the information as to the nature of his current mission, and when he's estimated to return, is classified above my rank.
--Which means it most be pretty important, because classified information is my job. And I'm one of the highest ranking people in the Gallows...
[ It's not like she can steal the information, either--that'd involve spying on Leliana, and Beleth likes her fingers. ]
[Well... this all sounds strange and convoluted, but of course, he understands full well that the Inquisition has no obligation to let him in on any of that information. Especially if Beleth isn't privy to it, and she is not shy about indicating her high rank. That doesn't bother Sarkan; he would not be shy about it if he were her, either.]
All right. Since I haven't got a way out of this realm, I'll have plenty of time to await rumors of his return. [So long as this Solas doesn't turn up dead instead.] Anders will have to be enough to satisfy me for now.
[It takes a moment for the giggle to sink in. His initial impulse reaction is outrage -- he cannot stand being laughed at. But for once he manages to mind himself in the presence of someone to whom he owes his life, and rather than a snarl, Beleth will pick up an indignant little snort.]
Not enough to convince me to drop my breeches, [he says dryly.] But enough to help me become more productive.
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[ Wait, did that sound like she was making it about her?? ]
But--uh. I've gotten to where I am now! And you seem a lot more studious than I am, and very smart. So. I'm sure you won't have a problem.
[ Pause. ]
How is the air tarry...?
[ Is that just Kirkwall you're smelling bc it always smells like that. ]
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It's thicker while I'm casting, [he grudgingly admits.] Say you must draw your magic through a slim pipe, but instead of its usual bountiful flow, it moves like the dregs at the bottom of a river.
That is not how it works. [Grimace, and he self-corrects.] Should work.
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I wonder if it's just that Thedas naturally doesn't have magic flow as fast as other worlds? If that's the case, I would guess the Fade as the cause of it. Another possibility is that something occurs when passing into our world as a rifter that limits your spellcasting ability...but I've never noticed rifter mages falling behind Thedas mages in ability?
Solas would know more about all of this, he's the expert. Unfortunately, he's presently absent.
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Does this 'Solas' have any plans to return?
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--Which means it most be pretty important, because classified information is my job. And I'm one of the highest ranking people in the Gallows...
[ It's not like she can steal the information, either--that'd involve spying on Leliana, and Beleth likes her fingers. ]
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All right. Since I haven't got a way out of this realm, I'll have plenty of time to await rumors of his return. [So long as this Solas doesn't turn up dead instead.] Anders will have to be enough to satisfy me for now.
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Well--Um. In that case, I wish you the best of luck. I'll let you know if anything in that situation changes.
In the meantime, I hope that Anders manages to, ah. Satisfy you.
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Not enough to convince me to drop my breeches, [he says dryly.] But enough to help me become more productive.
I'll mind my wording next time.