Open | If you forget, is it like it never happened?

[killedwithlove]

WHO: Cole and anyone who needs or wants him
WHAT: Cole's back. If he ever left. Who really knows?
WHEN: Now until end of February.
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: If you want a personal starter, drop me a PM or find me at jemisard

Those sensitive to such things might notice that Cole is back. He's hard to remember at the best of times, and after such a long period, Cole himself expects virtually no one to remember who he is or that he's allowed to be here.

But it doesn't stop him doing what he does. Moving about, helping those he can.

Comments

[killedwithlove]

"Why would their numbers go down?"

Cole... doesn't always follow group behavioural consequences. He tries, but just falls a bit short.

[circleprodigy]

"The risks of the Joining mean that not all will survive it. Many do not, in fact. Even if that happens, they will still be subjected to a short lifespan and the Calling, in due time. It's not a sacrifice everyone wishes to make, but until we find another way, it's what Thedas needs."

Inessa herself didn't know any of this when she was just a recruit, of course. But even if she had, the young mage would still have gone through with it. Grey Wardens had saved her life in Kinloch Hold, and she meant to repay that.

[killedwithlove]

"Yes."

He doesn't understand. Most Warden initiates realise they may die.

"Being a warden is good for some people. Repentance. A new chance. A belief. Another way is also good."

[circleprodigy]

"I won't deny that; I've seen it give purpose to those who need it. But not all will see it that way, and sharing the downsides before joining risks them deserting the cause. Stopping Blights is more important than any one person's life."

It has to be, or all their suffering and sacrifice will be for nothing.

Garahel whines softly, waiting for his ball or even attention, he'll take belly rubs if no one wants to toss the ball for him anymore.

[killedwithlove]

"Yes. Stopping the Blight is more than any one life. Stops the suffering from spreading, spoiling."

Cole turns back to Garahel. "I'm sorry, I was talking instead." He picks up the ball and throws it again, aiming to let it bounce down stairs, give Garahel more of a run.