(OPEN) Breaking Ice Doesn't Mean There's Room to Move

[easternseaqueen]

WHO: Admiral Isabela and YOU!
WHAT: Catchall for late Guardian/all of Drakonis
WHEN: End of Guardian through end of Drakonis
WHERE: Mostly Skyhold, EDL
NOTES: It's Isabela. Anything goes.

Tavern

The Emprise was bloody cold, and not at all suited for a Rivaini temperament. True to the word she gave, upon returning to Skyhold, Isabela gets cozy in the tavern, not far from warm hearths and keeping the liquor flowing. She's had shipments brought in from her crew, so you know it's better than the usual swill, and she's happy to share. Card games are at the ready for anyone who doesn't mind losing.

Admiral's Quarters, Conveniently Just Upstairs from the Tavern

Wanting to get personal with the famous Admiral? Every now and again, she can be found in her quarters, and she usually is happy to welcome guests. But if there's a scarf on the door, consider yourself warned. Or invited, depending on how you look at it.

Courtyard - Sparring Ring

There's nothing like a good duel to get the blood flowing and the stresses out, and hardly a better teacher in the ways of one than Isabela. She can be found shadow-sparring, and helping out with the recruits for the Rogue School. Flashing blades and laughter are all part and parcel, along with teasing and possibly even insults if she's in the right mood. Care to try your luck?

Wildcard/Misc.

[Isabela can also be found in other places, like the library or the ramparts. Feel free to choose an adventure of your own!]

Comments

tavern

[embracelight]

Belinda doesn't know Isabela well by any stretch, but she thinks her lively and entertaining, so it's a delight to see her set up at her own table in the tavern with a pack of cards.

"Why, hello!" she says pleasantly. "It's very good to see you again." Though she has to wonder if Isabela remembers her. She is, of course, far less memorable than Isabela herself is.

"Belinda, in case you've forgotten."

[easternseaqueen]

Isabela just laughs a little.
"Belinda Darrow, the most adorable templar they've ever produced. I was wondering when you'd make it to Skyhold."

[embracelight]

"After far too long a time, is the answer!" But she's glad to serve the Inquisition in any way she can, and helping the way she had in Val Royeaux felt good, even if the situation did not.

"May I join you for a game or two?" she asks, gesturing to the deck.

[easternseaqueen]

"Of course, Kitten. Pick your poison. What are you in the mood for?" She gestures to the deck.

"So, what finally got you to come over this far?"

[embracelight]

"Wicked Grace would be fine with me," she says as she takes a seat.

"The Chantry in Val Royeaux has finally settled down, and the citizens are less afraid now. It's back to business as usual, so our group didn't need to stay to keep order any longer. I'm glad of it, because I so wanted to come see Skyhold!"

[easternseaqueen]

Isabela starts dealing the cards.

"Well, that's good. One fire out, anyway. Skyhold everything you hoped for, sunshine?"

[embracelight]

"It is! Everything and more. It's so beautiful and spacious. I learned there are hot springs here, and that's been a great comfort for the aches and pains. The view is remarkable too!" And as Belinda gathers her cards together, she continues gushing about all the things in Skyhold she enjoys, finishing with: "But the chapel is my favorite part."

[easternseaqueen]

Isabela shakes her head in amusement.

"It would be for you, Kitten. Though it's a bit cold and too far from the sea to really be to my liking."

She plays her first card, the Angel of Virtue.

[embracelight]

"Oh? But you've decided to stay, have you?"

Belinda rearranges her cards to her liking before setting one down face down. It's a song card and she has no others of that suit in hand. With her luck, she'll start picking up more song cards and then she'll regret tossing this one out.

[easternseaqueen]

"Only because the Inquisition is the best-paying game in town."

And, oh, whoops, there's the Angel of Death.

[embracelight]

"Is it? That's good." Of course, Belinda is here because she believes serving the Inquisition to be the right thing to do. Surely the Maker would approve of their cause and deem it holy!

When she sees the Angel of Death, her eyes widen and she winces at her cards.

"Well that's unlucky," she states, setting down a pair of swords and three cards that don't make anything.