[ OPEN ] You'd Think I'd Know Where I'm Going

[universal_charm]

WHO: Jim Kirk & You
WHAT: Late catch-all for late August
WHEN: Roughly August 15 - August 31 (feel free to backdate for timey-wimey necessitiy)
WHERE: Around Skyhold
NOTES: Flirting, charmingness, possible bad language, possible head-butting, possible fights, general shenanigans

After the emotional trek to Asher's home and back, Kirk found that he was rather glad to be back within the walls of Skyhold. It was familiar and comforting and he knew what he could do here to keep his mind off things. To keep his mind off the passing of a friend that could have been, keep his mind off injustices in Orelais, keep his mind off his own situation. Funny, how death brought those things to surface with startling clarity.

He can be found in the early mornings running around Skyhold's perimeter, followed quickly by moving to working on his horsemanship at the barn (which in variably also means that he will spend some quality time around the bog unicorn, which in his mind he has unofficially adopted). More often than not he is also accompanied by a small black and white cat who has something suspiciously like a mustache on its upper lip. Don't tell Anders.

From there things are a bit more difficult when it came to finding ways to fill his time, except on the days when he was teaching lessons in math, science, and hand-to-hand self-defense. That latter of which he can now join in on since he has fully recovered from his previous injuries. It meant that more people were hitting the dirt, but that's how it was supposed to be. You didn't learn if you didn't come out with a bruise or two.

Of course he usually finds his way around to the library, usually in search of another story to read since he's not much of one for the historical texts anymore, biased as they tend to be in his view. Maybe he's napping. What? It's comfortable there. But why just ready about places in the library when he can out and explore in the woods outside Skyhold? Granted, he never goes far, but it's something and for just a bit he can pretend he's Captain Kirk exploring a new and exciting planet again. Let the Rifter have his tiny fantasy. (Invariably, Leonard the Cat tends to join him on this too, complete with fashioned harness and leash to keep him from wandering to far.)

And if all else fails he makes his way to the tavern, where he can easily be convinced to share a drink, sing a song, or maybe turn the tables and convince you to play some chess.

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[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Well, if you have any questions on that ... or Thedas's history, let me know. I would be delighted to share what I know. Or at least look it up, to see if I'm right." She gave him a slight smile. "My schooling was rather varied, growing up, and focused mostly on magical theory."

[universal_charm]

"I appreciate the offer," he smiled at her. "Even varied, I would say you know a lot more about everything going on than I do. Sometimes it's hard to keep it all straight in my head - so many threads, weaving together and knotting. It makes it easy to lose something important in it all."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Well, not everything everything. I know enough for someone who was born here." She gave him a musing look, "But isn't that what the world is all about? An entire tapestry, weaved in and out?"

[universal_charm]

"Yes, that's true. And it's a good thing. I love learning about new worlds and the picture their histories form," he smiled back at her. "But something like this... well, it's a bit daunting when you're so close to it and in the thick of it."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Oh, I cannot argue with that. Being right in the middle of this mess is where most of are. Well, those of us who are here, anyways." She dimpled again. "I've rather gotten used to it, after all this time."

[universal_charm]

"You think I would be, considering it's my job to learn these sorts of things at times," he lamented. "But I have to admit, Thedas is definitely a lot more to take in than I'm used to."

By which he means it is the least non-biased and least organized one he has ever come across, but he can't say that aloud to someone who actually lives here, so diplomatic choice of words it is.

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Thedas is ... rather more than just a few people trying at politics." He sighed softly, giving him a wry smile, "Our history is remarkably complex, and you're coming in at about the year one thousand of it. I'll try to help you, if I can."

[universal_charm]

"Complex, I think, is an understatement, my lady," he gave her an equally wry grin back. "And I would be very much grateful for the help. I always find myself with questions after looking into a subject."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Well, we are teaching a number of classes to the Rifters as they arrive, so they can understand more about ... well. Our world. So you can become better acclimated. You are welcome to attend." She beamed at him, "And you can ask all the questions you like."

[universal_charm]

"I will be sure to attend," he nodded. "I think that sort of thing would be most helpful, but you may come to regret letting me ask all the questions I like."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"I will also be sure to teach them." She gave him a wry smile, before laughing, "That is the best way for me to learn how to become a better teacher, you know."