A Cruel Twist of Fate [closed]

[wickedchase]

WHO: Twisted Fate, Nerva, Korrin, Zevran, Beleth, Cyril, Ruby, Sera, Katniss, and special sending crystal guest star, Sina!
WHAT: A companion quest and elven relations all wrapped up in one.
WHEN: Post-Illness plot. The band of merry travelers will be gone from Clouch 23 to Clouchreach 28.
WHERE: Traveling to and from the Serpentine River.
NOTES: The plotting post.

Comments

[gatheringstorm]

[Korrin nods, relieved that Beleth sees the logic in going to her fellow bard. It's not that Korrin herself wouldn't help, but she knows when she's out of her depth. That's not a conversation that would end in any other way than if she'd just asked directly.]

I'm still all for the direct approach, usually, but you do what you're most comfortable with. Besides, I guess you might learn more this way, so it's not a waste if all goes to plan.

[She pauses, then has to ask:]

It doesn't bother you that he's human, then?

[If it was almost anyone else, Korrin wouldn't even think to ask. Whatever the race/gender combination, it's all good to her as long as everyone's a consenting adult. She's not even judging now, but given Beleth's firm Dalish stance, it does make her wonder.]

[arlathvhen]

Like I said, the direct approach wouldn't work with Alistair. And Zevran--he'd want to Discuss Things. And I don't want to discuss things. Not yet. Not when I'm not even sure if I'm actually going to--to do anything.

[ She sighs, running a hand through her hair. Everything is complicated!!! At Korin's question, she hesitates. Because...it's an issue. It's an issue that she will have to address, eventually. ]

He's...a lot more respectful than most humans. The first time I met him, someone called me a rabbit, and he looked like he was about to hit them for me. Didn't even know me or anything. And--I don't know. No. It doesn't bother me. Very little about him bothers me.

[gatheringstorm]

[Korrin nods, agreeing with her assessment on Alistair. She doesn't know him nearly as well, but the times they've spoken, she never got the impression that he saw he as just an 'oxman'. He listened, was kind.]

You wouldn't be returning to the clan if you did hook up, though. Is that what you want? Or did you already decide against doing that anyway?

[Plenty of the local Ashara brood seem to be leaning in that direction, so in the end, Korrin shouldn't be that surprised. She just hadn't thought it'd be Beleth. But again, not judging. If it happens, she'll still give her support.]

[arlathvhen]

I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

[ She doesn't want to assume too much, and she doesn't want to plan for something that will probably never happen. But Korrin deserves--some kind of answer. She crosses her arms, uncrosses them, then recrosses them, shifting uncomfortably. Finally, she shrugs. ]

I've been...thinking. I don't know. I guess I'm on the fence about my clan. But--If it came down to it, and he was willing--I think. I think it'd be worth it. To stay here. But that's assuming a lot.

[gatheringstorm]

[She nods, her tone gentle.]

It's a lot to ponder, and there's no reason to rush through it. The war's not ending any time soon, I'm sure. See how you feel when it's over and go from there. Whatever you decide, though, I'll support you.

[arlathvhen]

Thank you, Korrin.

[ And Beleth gives her a warm smile, reaching out and patting the qunari's arm. ]

That means a lot to me, it really does. I don't know how things will end, but--as long as I still have my friends, I think it'll be okay, no matter what.