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(Closed) Discovering things about the King

WHO: Iskandar and Waver
WHAT: Waver has been unaware of the fact that Iskandar has adopted a tiny kitten. Guess it's time for him to find out!
WHEN: Guardian 2
WHERE: The tent that Iskandar and Waver have started to share
NOTES: It's going to be cute and possibly stupid. Prepare yourselves.

Now, one should be aware that Iskandar had not been hiding his kitten from Waver. It had simply been the fact that the tiny creature was very shy around new people until he became familiar with the scent of that person. So of course the tiny thing had been hiding in the stables with Bucephalus or in Iskandar's large fur collars. When he wasn't there he was just hiding in the tent in general, taking advantage of the fact that the large King had made sure that it would be able to fit two full grown men and allow for things like sitting as well as sleeping. Perhaps it wasn't the lap of luxury but it was still nice enough for a start until the man could figure out a better housing situation.

No, he hadn't been keeping the kitten a secret at all. The topic simply hadn't come up.

On this day though, Waver would find that the kitten had become used to him and the kitten was chilly during Waver's nap in the tent. Since Iskandar was too far away (right outside the tent was just too far a way to walk for a sleepy baby), he decided he would take advantage of the familiar person nearby. So he wiggled his way out of the clothes he'd been hiding in and went over to the mage...

...and climbed up then curled on top of his face. With a yawn he went to try going back to sleep.

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"A conqueror of course. So obviously I should have many companions whether they be person or animal!"

Honestly that conclusion was utterly ridiculous but obviously it made sense in his head. He just inspired loyalty and friendship from so many that naturally the animal kingdom would be drawn to him as well. Really it was no wonder his ego was as large as it was.

Waver rolled his eyes, his thumb idly rubbing against Iskandar's for want of something to do.

"Well, I guess a farm would mean more space, instead of staying in the stables."

"Actually instead of being in this tent by the stables I would like to build a house in the forests around Skyhold! Then we would have more room and we could possibly have others live with us if they need to!"

He still had to get permission from the advisors for it but this seemed as good a time as any to see if Waver was alright with the idea.

"How long do you think it'd take to build?"

The idea of having that level of privacy was enough to appeal to Waver, truth be told. He knew Iskandar would probably have more people over than Waver might ever want - the perils of living in an apartment alone, really - but so long as there was space, he could be happy.

And he wouldn't be in a tent. That was appealing too.

"I suppose that would depend on size and who would help me with this. I know I need to contact the advisors about this matter."

That was what Sam had informed him of. He simply hadn't figured out a decent place in order to setup a place. It would have to be fortified enough but be decent enough for supplies. Luckily the forests would be helpful for that.

"Hn. Here's the other question: is it safe to even go that far out?"

Waver had a feeling that the answer was more likely than not to be no.

"I would say that if I were the one to build it then yes. After all, no dwelling would be safer than the one I planned out and built."

That wasn't even just confidence speaking. Iskandar knew that his words were true. He had a mind for strategy and would know how to plan a location that would make it strong enough to defend should that be required.

Waver knew that Iskandar was likely right, but there were still doubts in his mind. If they were in their own world, well, he had no issue with such a concept. Iskandar could predict the minds of anyone making an attempt, and all would be fine.

Thedas was different. Not calculated yet, not familiar enough. Besides, there was something else--

"What about the whole rifters not straying or else there's medical repercussions? Have you factored that in?"

"Medical repercussions? What medical repercussions?"

Obviously no one had shared this with him. He'd never even heard of such a thing before when it came to them. Rifters could travel and move about. So why would they be unable to live outside of Skyhold?

"I've been lead to understood that the further one travels from Skyhold or from other rifters, the greater the pain becomes. Unless I've heard wrong?"

He hoped he heard wrong.

"Maybe someone forgot to tell me that. Or perhaps my pain tolerance as a Servant is just too high."

Either one would be believable really. Still though... "The forests are surrounding Skyhold. We would hardly be that far away from there. I go there often with Bucephalus."

"I could buy either, actually."

Waver paused, an idea occurring to him. "What if we went out to investigate locations, and I could try and determine the radius where things become too much."

"That could be useful knowledge. It would be good to have one with a lower tolerance for pain than mine. Though I will have you be brutally honest with me about this. I refuse to let you hide any details about the matter when it comes to your pain."

He cared about Waver far too much for him to want to have the man not tell him even the smallest details on that.

"Iskandar, have you ever known me to do anything that wasn't complain the moment there was an issue?"

Waver offered Iskandar two narrow eyebrows, his stance indicating the very question offended his entire state of being.

Well that brought forth a burst of laughter from the huge man.

"I have not! You are very good at whining even at the best of times! That should be very handy indeed!"

"Also we should do it sooner rather than later," he added quickly, giving Iskandar a sharp elbow to hopefully be heard over all the laughing. "Before any snow sets in and makes walking the area impossible."

"Bah! I could carry you if need be. The snow would be no challenge." Of course he had forgotten that normal people would be more sensitive to the cold than himself which was why timing could be very essential.

"I'm willing to bet this place gets below freezing, and not even your enormous self could provide enough body heat to make romping through the outdoors pleasant."

Waver would rather be inside and hiding in the library with books when faced with that kind of weather.

There was a long pause before he smacked himself on the head. Well, more like punched but still.

"I forgot about the chill and that your body would not stand it as mine does!" Seriously, it was so easy to forget that people could be far more fragile than himself.

Waver shook his head, entertained at the complete obliviousness rather than angry.

"It wasn't as if you lived in cold climates either. There'd be no reason for you to recall that from life."

"This means any home I obtain will need to have heating for winter but be cool enough for air in the warmer months. Interesting."

Not quite what Waver had been trying to tell him but Iskandar was just that determined to build this place. He gave a nod then. "We must find you plenty of warm cloths for the winter months! You can wear your fine coat over or under them!"

"Er, yes," Waver said. That was rather obvious. "That is also a factor to be considered and--"

Leave it to the man to change track of conversation in the middle of it. At least this thought was a practical one, and one that Waver had had on his mind as well.

"I've been trying to figure out who to contact about such a matter. Do you know someone?"

He knew everyone, after all.

"One of the advisors!"

He just had to figure out who they were. Shouldn't be too hard. He only hadn't yet because he wished to have a plan and location picked out before he went to present his idea. That way it would be much harder for them to say no to him!

"Names help," Waver said miserably. "Although knowing you, you can just ambush them and they'll be happy to agree with whatever plan you've got."

It was one of the best things about being Alexander, honestly. Waver often found himself jealous of such abilities back home, if he was being honest.

"Did you have any idea what you want the place to look like, or how many rooms?"

"Well certainly. They would have to agree if present them with a perfect plan."

Iskandar blinked at the questions then stroked his beard for a moment or so.

"I think that I would have to see what the need for beds would be first. It is possibly it would only be a temporary shelter for others. However, a more permanent thing would have to be rather large. Especially since I would wish my horse with me."

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